Success Stories

One college dropout brings in about $2 million per year, signing long-term leases on apartments and renting them out to others for shorter durations. What To Know: Inspired by Robert Kiyosaki’s “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Derek Cheung dropped out of college...

Mark Cuban's journey from software entrepreneur to billionaire began with a tech company called MicroSolutions in the 1980s. While many remember Cuban for his later ventures, it was MicroSolutions that first established him in the business world. "What we were really good at was connecting them...

Business mogul Mark Cuban once made a spontaneous purchase of a lifetime flight pass from American Airlines during a celebratory spree, later upgrading it. Business mogul Mark Cuban once made a spontaneous purchase of a lifetime flight pass from American Airlines during a celebratory spree, later...

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has a distinctive morning routine that avoids screen time for the first hour of the day. Recent neuroscience research indicates that this method could lead to smarter, healthier days. What Happened: Bezos, unlike many CEOs, dedicates the initial hours of his day...

When Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) bought See's Candies in 1972, the firm’s late vice chairman, Charlie Munger, learned a valuable lesson that would end up guiding his investing career. The company raised prices without hurting...

Have you ever walked into a dispensary, asked a budtender for advice and left wondering if they had any idea what you were talking about or needed? In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Martez Knox, founder and CEO of BakedBot AI, shared info on AI-driven bots are changing customer...

Afrimat (OTC:AFTLF) is known for its operations in lime, iron ore, anthracite and manganese, has made a move into the hemp industry by partnering with legacy brand Hemporium. Together, they are using hemp-based materials to expand a building in Cape Town. This venture raises questions: is Afrimat...

Billionaire Warren Buffett is arguably the greatest investor ever, but that doesn’t make him successful by his standards. According to the “Oracle of Omaha,” there’s only one measure of success in life, and it doesn’t have anything to do with money. What To Know:...

Ispire Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:ISPR), a leader in vaping technology, is set to unveil its groundbreaking I-80 vapor device filling machine at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on October 8-9. The I-80 promises to revolutionize cannabis production, delivering efficiency and cost...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos may not be running the e-commerce company he founded anymore, but his business philosophies and principles helped lay the groundwork to create one of the largest companies in the world today. Tips on how to conduct meetings for increased productivity...

As consumers embrace pesticide-free food for its health and taste benefits, Autumn Brands is bringing similar clean practices to cannabis. The women-owned, family-operated company based in Santa Barbara California is setting new standards in sustainable, pesticide-free cultivation. Co-founded by...

Gabriella Lindsay and her family left the United States in 2016 to save money and live the beach life. Now every day feels like an adventure and experiences have become their priority. A Life Of Adventure: The Lindsay family moved from Chicago to Mexico before ultimately ending up in Antigua,...

Lorrah Minton uncovered an incredible real estate opportunity in Italy, and now she’s fully embracing the experience. What To Know: According to a Business Insider report, Minton purchased a home in Mussomeli, Italy, for just 57,000 euros ($62,200) last year. After a complete renovation, she'...

A podcaster recently shared his experience of meeting Charlie Munger and having dinner with the legendary investor and former vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK). Here's the most valuable piece of advice and key takeaway from that encounter. What Happened: Munger and investing...

Warren Buffett, widely considered the greatest investor of all time, is one of the richest people on the planet, but you wouldn’t know that based on the clothes he wears, the car he drives — or even the house he lives in.  What To Know: The legendary investor is well known for...