Are you tired of the 9-5 life? Thinking about becoming a business owner? With 2021 just starting, what better time to start that business you have always dreamed of starting than NOW? That being said, people were able to successfully grow their businesses, sustain, and even scale them during the pandemic. Who says you can’t do the same in 2021? If you are looking to start a business during these uncertain times, here are some entrepreneurs who have certainly defined what being a successful entrepreneur is all about. This year, VIP Media Group put together a list of what they consider to be some of the Top Entrepreneurs you must follow in 2021. So who are they?
– Grant Cardone
Instagram: @grantcardone
Grant Cardone is the bestselling author of The 10X Rule and has been buying real estate for over 30 years. Over those three decades, he has bought over two billion dollars worth of real estate in eight states. Grant currently manages 7,068 units with his private equity firm Cardone Capital. He is such a good real estate investor because of his extreme discipline, specific formulas, and good instinct to know when to exit the property. Throughout his career, Grant has been giving small investors a chance to start small and go big.
– Tai Lopez
Instagram: @tailopez
Tai Lopez is an investor, partner, and advisor to almost two-dozen multi-million-dollar businesses. Through his popular book club and podcasts, The Tai Lopez Show, Tai shares advice on how to achieve health, wealth, love, and happiness with over 1.4 million people in 40 countries. The Tai Lopez Show gets around 800,000 downloads per month. In addition, Tai also owns the largest book shipping club in the world, Mentor Box, and was voted the Number 1 Social Media Influencer by Entrepreneur Magazine.
— Ben Lovro
Instagram: @benlovro
Website: www.benlovro.com
Ben Lovro is a successful entrepreneur who runs a real estate investment company and mentorship platform. His business is based out of South Carolina and they flip houses across the eastern part of the U.S. After getting released from prison in 2014, Ben had an audacious vision to rewrite his narrative. He was not necessarily looking for entrepreneurship, it kind of just chose him. He put his head down and worked relentlessly for several years. He had to build his foundation from the ground up; because of his past, presenting a degree to a corporate employer was not an option for Ben. Ben founded Cash Property Offers in 2017 where the team has flipped hundreds of houses locally and virtually across more than 10 states. After having multiple 100k months, Ben decided to build up the education pillar of the business to help new investors get into the real estate investing game and find financial freedom. Ben also hosts mastermind events for high producing entrepreneurs. Ben has found his greatest success in building up leaders within his organization. He believes in investing in people and carrying on the vision far beyond. The main reason that Ben has succeeded is because he refused to give up. Ben’s biggest goal for 2021 is to help 100 individuals crack the real estate investment code and build a profitable real estate investing business of their own.
— David DeCelle
Instagram: @david_decelle
David DeCelle is a successful entrepreneur, speaker and consultant for the financial services industry. Growing up in a blue collar family, he’s always wanted to redefine what success can be for his family and ensure that future generations of his can have the tools necessary to live fulfilled lives that are centered around serving others. After serving as a financial advisor for 7 years, David now leads Model FA as their President. Alongside his team, he serves individual advisors as well as $2B+ RIAs and fund companies throughout the industry. Specifically, David and his team help with branding, marketing, business development, practice management, client service and experience ensuring that advisors turn their clients into raving fans. Simply put, David loves helping advisors fall in love with their business again. 2020 was an exciting and challenging year that allowed his team at Model FA to shift to what advisors needed at that time and help them through a year that no one could have predicted. So far in 2021, they have made progress on a couple M&A deals that can help catapult them even further. Moving forward, he is looking to consolidate the industry’s thought leaders under one brand so that the industry can truly be stronger together.
— Kim Perell
Instagram: @kimperell
Kim Perell is a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and angel investor in over 80 start-ups. Kim started her first company from her kitchen table; went from broke to a multi-millionaire by the time she was 30, and sold her last company for $235 million. Out of college, Kim landed her dream job working for a booming internet startup. Unfortunately, the dot-com bubble burst, the startup went bankrupt and she was fired. She was broke, unemployed, and devastated. Hitting rock bottom was the push that motivated her to take control of her future and start her own business. The digital business she started at her kitchen table grew to over 100 million in annual sales and she then sold it to a global advertising company. Kim’s goal for 2021 is to continue to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. She is partnering with Entrepreneur Magazine to launch a new business course this spring and releasing her second book in the fall, focused on helping others make change in their personal and professional life. To connect with Kim visit kimperell.com
– Rod Khleif
Instagram: @Rod_Khleif
Rod Khleif is an incredible serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, mentor and podcast host who has made a name for himself in many industries. From day one Rod always knew his purpose was to add value to people which is what led him to his business and personal success. When Rod started his podcast Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing, he offered free 30 minute calls to his listeners to help them with anything that they needed. He ended up helping hundreds of people with these calls. With the success of his podcast he even started a mentorship program called Warrior Mentorship Program which now has hundreds of coaching students across the country, where Rod teached the multifamily investing business to his students. Some of his greatest accomplishments include hosting the world’s largest commercial rest estate podcast that has been downloaded over 10 millions time, owning over 2000 single family homes, thousands of apartment units, built 24 businesses, but what Rod is most proud of is creating The Tiny Hands Foundation, a foundation that has helped over 100,000 at risk children. In 2021, Rod plans on acquiring another 200 units to continue to help people achieve their life dreams.
— Cesar Cruz
Instagram: @sebastiancruzcouture
Cesar Cruz is the Co-Founder of a luxury eCommerce menswear brand called Sebastian Cruz Couture. He has always been an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship for him is the ability to monetize your passion. At just 18 years old, he was able to “monetize his passion” for modifying cars. He created an eCommerce aftermarket wheel and tire store called VQMotoring. It quickly grew into his first Multi-million dollar venture. Cesar found his passion for sales when he became the youngest tv sales manager in Circuit City. His brand and himself were featured in many magazines like Eurotuner, Superstreet, and his biggest feature was Heavy Hitters Magazine issue 11 back in June 2009. In 2013, Sebastian Cruz Couture became a platform where they’re able to make people feel confident when they look at themselves wearing this fashion. His goal for 2021 is throughout the process, “hold our customers’ hand” and let them know that he can actually save them a lot of money by purchasing from Sebastian Cruz Couture as they will have a lot of leftover time and time is money.
— Gilberto Herrera
Instagram: @gilberto__herrera
Gilberto is a successful man who runs a financial services firm. He has over 50 licensed agents within the southeast with the sole intent of assisting everyone be protected if something happens to them now and to ensure that in the later years, they do not outlive their finances, resulting in people retiring and never having to work again. What motivated Gilberto to start a business is wanting the ability to assist people without limitations and the way they see fit. Working for another financial services company would not afford him the ability to really get to know his clients and train others to effectively help others as well. One of his greatest accomplishments include starting his firm and getting his team to trust him and his vision of changing the financial picture of the people around us. Gilberto has a mission to empower, educate and direct the world to achieve their personal goals in line with his business. Another great accomplishment of his was getting on the TEDx stage. Gilberto’s goal for 2021 is to double his team which means he could double the impact and reach even more families across the nation. He is looking to help others along their journey of becoming entrepreneurs in a way that the business serves them instead of them being employees to their business.
– Sam Primm
Instagram: @fasterfreedom
Sam Primm is a highly successful real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur who is making waves in the entrepreneurial space, and on social media. Sam knew in order to create generational wealth and ditch the 9 to 5 life he was living he needed to become a successful entrepreneur and invest in real estate. Now, he owns 5 different businesses in the real estate world FasterFreedom, FasterHouse, Rental Portfolio, Greater STL Rentals, and MidWest Property Group. Some of his greatest accomplishments include having an amazing team, growing rapidly, and have a company culture where everyone is 100% focused. In addition to that, he is proud of his company FasterHouse which has bought and sold over 200 houses in 2020, and his other company FasterFreedom has gained nearly 1 million followers between TikTok, YouTube and Instagram in the matter of several months, which he has done by providing valuable free information that other people charge a lot of money for. In 2021, Sam plans on expanding all of his businesses. He is even under contract with a 24,000 sq foot office building that he will be renovating to house our entire teams and have room for expansion.
– Claudinne Hibbert-Smith
Instagram: @claudiennehibbert @hibbertgroup
Claudienne Hibbert-Smith has shifted the paradigm of what the premise of a teenage mother could ever be. Claudienne became pregnant at the age of 14. Unlike some who saw doom in her future as a result of her pregnancy, failure was not an option for her.
Today, Claudienne Hibbert-Smith is a multi-million dollar real estate producer. At age 21, she became a licensed real estate agent. At the same time, she decided to start a real estate investing company which has grown to assets exceeding Millions of Dollars. She started a company called The Hibbert University and Real Estate Holdings. Her goal was to CHANGE the narrative of the African American family further narrowing the wealth gap. Claudienne remembers when she entered the real estate space 20 years ago, it was white male dominated. In 2020, Claudienne and her partners were able to do $30 million in Real Estate Sales furthering the mission of creating 1000 Homeowners and or investors. Her goal for 2021 is to do $60 million dollars in real estate production and to continue learning and evolving. Keep a lookout for Claudienne’s TV show!
– Jeff Lerner
Instagram: @jefflernerofficial
From broke jazz musician to $60 million in online sales, Jeff Lerner’s story and message are now inspiring millions to get control of their income and reshape their life around his “3 Ps of Excellence” (Physical, Personal, & Professional). After a decade of building multiple online businesses to over 8 figures and twice landing on the INC 5000, Jeff turned his focus to educating and inspiring entrepreneurs about the power of entrepreneurship in the modern economy. In 2018, he founded ENTRE Institute where over 100,000 students have developed their ENTREpreneurial skills. He is now regarded as one of the most inspirational voices online in business and personal development reaching millions with his videos and a dedicated audience in the hundreds of thousands. Jeff’s interest in entrepreneurship began in his 20s when as a pianist he was often hired to play in the homes of successful CEOs and business owners. In 2008, at age 29, after multiple failed ventures, including a restaurant franchise that left him with a half million dollars in debt, he found his first success online and paid off the debt in 18 months. He currently maintains an active schedule of speaking events and media appearances while working day-to-day as ENTRE’s CEO, hosting the popular “Millionaire Secrets” podcast and YouTube show, and working on his first full-length book “Millionaire Secrets: Sh*t Rich People Know But Don’t Tell You”.
He is married, an active father to 4 children, and still enjoys playing the piano 1 hour per day.
– Adam Jablin
Instagram: @adamjablin
Adam Jablin is a highly sought-after performance and life coach, Recovery Mentor, corporate consultant, and keynote speaker. Adam has helped thousands of people over the years experience a joy of living even while under pressure or difficulty. His unique positive energy, compassion, and gift to relate to others has influenced people from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, entertainment, sports, business, and politics as well as helping everyday folks fighting fears, alcoholism and addictions to unleash their hidden Superman. His knowledge from helping to build, run, and sell a multimillion-dollar corporation is invaluable. Equally important is Adam’s sobriety and his experiences as an enthusiastic advocate of recovery. Adam is also the creator of the Hero Project – a high level coaching program where you become the hero of your own life. He also offers a free online program called the HERO 7. In 2021, Adam plans on helping more people break free from their additions and past to improve their quality of life.
– A. Donahue Baker
Instagram: @adonahuebaker
Donahue Baker, CPA, is a successful entrepreneur, author, influencer, and national speaker. There is no doubt that A. Donahue has made a name for himself in a number of industries. From being a former Grammy-nominated producer to owning over 500 residential and commercial units of real estate, A. Donahue is the co-founder of Money Avenue, LLC, which is one of the fastest-growing fintech startups in the country (ranked 199 out of the top 5000 firms). Money Avenue, LLC is able to get businesses the full arsenal of wealth management tools to increase wealth, from real estate and business loans, bank accounts, Insurance, to lines of credit that are not linked to a personal credit profile. In addition to helping businesses get access to capital, Donahue’s passion has always been his family and helping others to build generational wealth and he has done just that. Now, he is a professor at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he teaches entrepreneurship and wealth-building strategies to young adults. A. Donahue specializes in teaching people how to spot, analyze, and fund value-add apartment deals to build wealth. In 2021, A. Donahue wants to keep on expanding his businesses, writing and publishing a book, and making a film documentary to get his story and vision out there.
– Pascal Bachmann
Instagram:@pascalbachmann_official Website: pascalbachmann.com
Pascal Bachmann is a former pro-athlete turned serial entrepreneur. Over the last 25 years, this Swiss native has built 7 businesses which have a combined net worth of over $20 million dollars. His road to success was not an easy one, after going through a $15 million dollar bankruptcy while trying to support his family, he hit rock bottom. He channeled his frustration and worry into the empire he has built today. Along the way, he realized that this bankruptcy that almost destroyed him became a gift in disguise. He is using his story to inspire other entrepreneurs and business owners, that even if you’re going through a hard time, you don’t have to be stuck there. In 2021, with his passion to inspire and empower doers to find their own way and live a healthy life with success, gratitude, and joy, Pascal is on a mission to impact a million lives all over the world.
– Seth Kniep
Instagram: @sethkniep
Living the death-by-paycheck cycle, tired of his corporate job and $24,000 in debt, Seth Kniep walked the streets with a single dime, dead set on doubling it 20 times into over $100,000, to create freedom for him and his family. Today, Seth’s team manages over 100 million in annual revenue for name brands and silent investors on the Amazon platform. The co-founder of Just One Dime, Seth and his team have trained over 10,000 entrepreneurs in over 150 countries, 27 of whom are multi-millionaires today. Seth’s team grows the Amazon store for one of the sharks from the Shark Tank TV show, runs a sourcing team in China and multiple fulfillment centers across the US, and was requested by two countries to train their top businesses. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Seth is raising an army of investors and entrepreneurs who leverage innovation, capital, and vision to help the human race for future generations. To learn more about Seth and stay up to date with what he’s doing check out his Instagram and Just One Dime.
