6 Rags To Riches Stories of Billionaires That You Would Have Probably Never Heard of

Today we have listed about Billionaires who started off from scratch but with sheer dedication and hard work helped them to climb the ladder of success.

These individuals revolutionized the industry they ventured into.

From dirt poor to multi-million dollar empire, let us have a look at some rags to riches stories of the great personalities

1. Samuel Walton-  Wal-Mart

He truly deserves kudos for his exemplary work in transforming of a small grocery store into the biggest super market chain in the world.

During his formative years he used to odd jobs like milking cows, delivering newspaper and waiting tables in exchange for meals to fulfil financial needs.

Later he took a loan to start his first shop and with his skills and strategies he succeeded and opened up another store and the rest is history. He was once richest American from 1982 to 1988.

Today there are more than 20,000 Wal-Mart stores and 2.1 Million employees.

2. Howard Schultz- Starbucks

Howard comes from a very humble background but this never deterred him to stop dreaming. His father used to drive truck to make ends meet. He was the first person from his family to attend college. He graduated and joined Xerox Corporation as a salesperson. After lot of struggle in corporate world he bought Starbucks for whopping $ 3.8 million.His relentless efforts and tenacity to stand against the odds led him to become one of inspiring souls today.

3. Ralph Lauren- Polo

Many might do not know him by name but his clothing brand Polo is very famous. Before he made it big, he used to work as salesperson for a tie company. His designs were rejected many times but still he believed himself and went on to open his neck tie store. Today he has amassed a net worth of over 6.4 billion USD.

4. Do Won Chang- Forever 21

He and his wife started off a fashion retail store in the year 1984 called Fashion 21. He led a very simple living before he became the head honcho of this fashion giant chain. He ingrained the idea that anything is attainable in life. And he kept on rising and never looked back.

5. Jack Ma- Ali Baba

Jack Ma is currently the richest person in China right now. He belonged from a very poor family, struggled a lot in college days and later he was rejected from jobs as well.

 

6. Li Ka Shing- HutchinsonWhampoa Limited

This Honkong business magnate is the richest person in Asia. He is the head honcho of HWL and Cheung Kong Holdings. He is now world’s largest health and beauty retailer in the world right now. Before he garnered millions of fortune, he led a poor life earlier. Back then when his father died he left school and joined as a labourer in a plastic manufacturing firm. From banking to real estate to cellular phones to cement production, his empire covers every facet of life.

These stories will always inspires and give us hope. Who among these billionaires inspired you the most? Let us know in the comments below.