Author’s Note

One day not long ago, I decided to write a book about how family businesses and entrepreneurs like my family and millions of others have helped build and shape America.

So I huddled up with my buddy and coauthor William Doyle. We got to doing lots of talking and lots of researching, and before you knew it, we came across a whole bunch of stories about great American entrepreneurs, and the book you’re holding in your hand was born. We hope you like it.