Surprising entrepreneurs
Surprising entrepreneurs, Think celebrities are one-dimensional? Think again These multitalented folks, as well as sports stars, teens and reality TV stars, are raking it in with various business ventures. Scroll through to see these surprising entrepreneurs.
Hank Aaron
About his business: The baseball great and his wife opened several fast-food franchises in 1995. The company has since grown
Brad Benson
About his business: The former offensive lineman started his own auto business in New Jersey in 1990.
Drew Brees
About his business: The New Orleans Saints quarterback opened a sandwich shop in 2011 in Metairie, La.
Sandra Bullock
About her business: The actress and mom owns several businesses in Austin, Texas, including an eco-friendly restaurant that serves up some comfort food favorites.
Rosevelt Colvin
About his business: The ex-NFL star opened a popular shipping franchise in 2004.
Dave Dahl
About his business: This ex-con learned his lesson. Once free, he started a successful bread business.
John Elway
About his business: The Denver Broncos quarterback owns three upscale steak restaurants in Colorado.
Jarvis Green
About his business: The New England Patriots defensive end retired from football in 2010. After selling his liquor store and closing a restaurant, he is now vice president of marketing for a construction company he co-owns.
Robert De Niro
About his business: The legendary actor has made an impact on and off the big screen. He has numerous businesses, including some popular upscale sushi restaurants
Javier Fernández-Han
About his business: When he was just 15, Fernández-Han created a system that uses algae to treat waste products and produce methane for fuel. He won a large award from the Invent Your World Challenge for his invention.
Bethenny Frankel
About her business: The former baby-sitter of a pair of famous heiresses has come a long way. The reality starlet made her debut on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2011 for her array of businesses, including her unique brand of products.
Sammy Hagar
About his business: A former singer with Montrose and Van Halen, Hagar made millions by turning his homemade alcohol into a successful brand.
Cal Ripken Jr.
About his business: The baseball Hall of Famer is president and CEO of a youth development baseball program, which he started in 2001. He also recently launched this new snack.
Bo Jackson
About his business: The Heisman Trophy winner opened a domed facility to allow people to play sports year-round.
Cameron Johnson
About his business: One of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the world, Johnson, now 24 years old, has had an array of successful businesses (read more), starting with his own greeting card company at age 9.
Magic Johnson
About his business: The L.A. Lakers star has a hugely successful business that develops entertainment and dining centers in low-income areas. He also recently became part owner of this baseball franchise.
Kardashian family
About their business: From reality TV to modeling to clothing stores, this family has built a strong brand. Their latest venture is a home "kollection" for this department store.
Lourdes Leon
About her business: Madonna's daughter has a successful clothing line with her pop star mom, and the duo recently launched a beauty line to go alongside it.
Jennifer Lopez
About her business: The singer and "American Idol" judge has a variety of business ventures, including a clothing line with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
Jillian Michaels
About her business: The "Biggest Loser" trainer has worked hard to build her media company, which produces fitness videos, protein powders, vitamins and related products.
Ashley Qualls
About her business: In 2004, the 14-year-old from Lincoln Park, Mich., started a website providing MySpace layouts and HTML coding tips, bringing in a lot of money from advertising revenue.
Gale Sayers
About his business: The former running back, creator and owner of a successful information technology company, created a foundation in 2006 that provides after-school programs for kids.
Gene Simmons
About his business: The KISS frontman, who received a prestigious award in 2011, has a number of business ventures as well as a long-running reality TV show.
Jessica Simpson
About her business: The singer-actress and "Fashion Star" mentor has created an extensive empire selling branded clothes, shoes, handbags, hair extensions and beauty products.
Daniel Wilcox
About his business: The former Baltimore Ravens star launched a remodeling business in 2009, working on residential and commercial renovation projects.
About his business: The baseball great and his wife opened several fast-food franchises in 1995. The company has since grown
About his business: The former offensive lineman started his own auto business in New Jersey in 1990.
About his business: The New Orleans Saints quarterback opened a sandwich shop in 2011 in Metairie, La.
About her business: The actress and mom owns several businesses in Austin, Texas, including an eco-friendly restaurant that serves up some comfort food favorites.
About his business: The ex-NFL star opened a popular shipping franchise in 2004.
About his business: This ex-con learned his lesson. Once free, he started a successful bread business.
About his business: The Denver Broncos quarterback owns three upscale steak restaurants in Colorado.
About his business: The New England Patriots defensive end retired from football in 2010. After selling his liquor store and closing a restaurant, he is now vice president of marketing for a construction company he co-owns.
About his business: The legendary actor has made an impact on and off the big screen. He has numerous businesses, including some popular upscale sushi restaurants
About his business: When he was just 15, Fernández-Han created a system that uses algae to treat waste products and produce methane for fuel. He won a large award from the Invent Your World Challenge for his invention.
About her business: The former baby-sitter of a pair of famous heiresses has come a long way. The reality starlet made her debut on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2011 for her array of businesses, including her unique brand of products.
About his business: A former singer with Montrose and Van Halen, Hagar made millions by turning his homemade alcohol into a successful brand.
About his business: The baseball Hall of Famer is president and CEO of a youth development baseball program, which he started in 2001. He also recently launched this new snack.
About his business: The Heisman Trophy winner opened a domed facility to allow people to play sports year-round.
About his business: One of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the world, Johnson, now 24 years old, has had an array of successful businesses (read more), starting with his own greeting card company at age 9.
About his business: The L.A. Lakers star has a hugely successful business that develops entertainment and dining centers in low-income areas. He also recently became part owner of this baseball franchise.
About their business: From reality TV to modeling to clothing stores, this family has built a strong brand. Their latest venture is a home "kollection" for this department store.
About her business: Madonna's daughter has a successful clothing line with her pop star mom, and the duo recently launched a beauty line to go alongside it.
About her business: The singer and "American Idol" judge has a variety of business ventures, including a clothing line with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
About her business: The "Biggest Loser" trainer has worked hard to build her media company, which produces fitness videos, protein powders, vitamins and related products.
About her business: In 2004, the 14-year-old from Lincoln Park, Mich., started a website providing MySpace layouts and HTML coding tips, bringing in a lot of money from advertising revenue.
About his business: The former running back, creator and owner of a successful information technology company, created a foundation in 2006 that provides after-school programs for kids.
About his business: The KISS frontman, who received a prestigious award in 2011, has a number of business ventures as well as a long-running reality TV show.
About her business: The singer-actress and "Fashion Star" mentor has created an extensive empire selling branded clothes, shoes, handbags, hair extensions and beauty products.
About his business: The former Baltimore Ravens star launched a remodeling business in 2009, working on residential and commercial renovation projects.
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