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The internet is crawling with misleading claims of “overnight success,” which can be incredibly discouraging for those who can’t achieve the same “get-rich-quick” results. The truth is that starting a business takes time and persistence, and most overnight success stories were years in the making. So last week I asked -

What is the truth behind your journey to success, and how long did it really take for your business to become profitable?

We were honored by 22 entrepreneurs who responded to our query. As you will see from their stories, success came from persistence, hard work, and commitment to a dream, for many, over a lengthy period of trial and error.