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How I Transformed Canada Goose Into A Billion-Dollar Brand

Make It: How I Transformed Canada Goose Into A Billion-Dollar Brand

When Dani Reiss took the reins as CEO of Canada Goose at age 27, he was running a company that brought in $2.2 million a year in revenue. Today, the luxury brand is worth $1.1 billion. Canada Goose parkas, with their iconic shoulder patches, cost over $1,000 and the company sells over one million jackets a year.

We Left San Francisco Jobs And Turned An Abandoned Inn Into A Desert Oasis

Make It: We Left San Francisco Jobs And Turned An Abandoned Inn Into A Desert Oasis

Sara Combs, 36, and Rich Combs, 37, quit full-time jobs as web designers to start The Joshua Tree House, a hospitality company, in 2015. Three years later, they purchased an abandoned inn in Tucson, AZ for $615,000. The couple took out a hard money loan and renovated the entire property into a luxurious desert getaway. Today, the six-suite inn is available to rent year-round and offers views of Saguaro National Park. The couple also owns three other commercial properties located in Joshua Tree, CA.

CNBC Make It - How I Work 5 Hours A Week & Make $1.6 Million A Year

Make It: How I Work 5 Hours A Week & Make $1.6 Million A Year

Graham Cochrane, 39, lives in Tampa, Florida and works as a business coach who runs an online business. He teaches people how to make money off of their passions, turn their knowledge into income and sells online courses. He grew his business from earning $7,000 to $1 million in 8 years. Here’s how he works 5 hours a week and makes $1.6 million a year.

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