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Ms. Trusty Russell Simmons has made many significant contributions. The most significant is his company All Def Digital, it is an entertainment company. The company was incorporated in 2013. This was created in Los Angeles, CA it is a private company. Multiple celebrities have been endorsed by the company. Russell Simmons always wanted an entertainment business for himself so this is why he created it. Mr. Simmons has made on estimate 35 million on this business. Russell Simmons
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I would like choose Russell Simmons because he is a entrepreneur. Russell Simmons was born in 1957 in Queens, New York. Russell Simmons is also an American business magnate. He is a millionaire, his celebrity net worth of 325 million. Mr. Simmons is the chairman and CEO of his own business Rush Communications. This inspires me for the fact that he came from a poor area and became a business man. I hope you will let me pick him. Russell Simmons
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He has different businesses for different audiences. Russell started a banking and finance business with his own prepaid Visa Card (RushCard). Mr. Simmons started this because he says that “ Banking and finance is where the money is and he is trying to help the less fortunate. Russell also started an entertainment business called All Def Digital. He started an entertainment business because he said as a kid he loved to watch television and entertaining things. Russell Simmons also loved fashion so he created a Phat Farm Clothing line. As I stated, Russell has targeted multiple audiences over the years and it has been very successful. Mr. Simmons quoted that he strategy was to “ Create a business in every thing he loved doing and target people that grew up like he
Russell Corporation is one of the largest sporting goods manufactures in the world, which makes them a successful business-to-business company.
Our staff tells you who was snubbed as an NBA All-Star starter. Jonathan Ebrahimi () : For starters, I think we all agree that Westbrook was snubbed this year. He’s keeping a largely under-talented Thunder team in the thick of the playoff hunt and is putting up historically great numbers to do it. Out East, there are two players I feel have been overlooked. For starters, Isaiah Thomas has been having a wonderful season for Boston.
Russell Brand has been in the public eye for some time now. Between his movies and his relationship with Katy Perry, most people, at some level know who he is. Because of this, whenever Russell Brand speaks, or, in this case, stirs controversy, people listen. He is also a master of words, creating wonderfully written articles and providing well-spoken commentary on current events. He has gained an ear in both America and the UK. The influence that Brand has over people allows him to gain readership around the world.
He created the shoes called?Air Jordan? and created a line of shoes called Jordan? which made him very famous. Nike?s profits upped 20% through 1984-1986 helping them to be the dominant shoe company in America (? The Best Frequent Flyer?). In 2007 his brand of shoes are still making money in stores everywhere around the U.S. Nike sold more Air Jordan?s than any basketball shoe ever made (?
...nced everything from music to finance and philanthropy. He has been the architect in creating the trends in current pop culture. A majority of Simmons’ endeavors would fall into the venture opportunity school of thought, and he took an integrative approach.
Dwyane Wade was born on January, 17 1982. His parents are Jalinda Wade and Dwyane Wade. Dwyane Wade went to college and chose Marquette University. Dwyane Wade entered
As seen in his Kanye West’s book “Glow in the Dark” there are a plethora of photos of him displaying his odd sense of style. To the normal eye this can he can be easily sectioned off by society and labeled as black sheep of the music industry. The impact of his clothing has also reached out to the youth as another means of relatability. As discussed before his narcissistic behavior already makes Kanye West a character to be marginalized as misfit to the world. His clothing style contributes to this in a major way that some dont expect. Kanye had interest in many cultures and sought out to understand them. One culture that notably influenced him as a person is Asian culture. Considering that he lived in China for a year when he was ten years old there was no way he wouldn't be touched by this. This can be seen with his clothing style, adopting Japanese streetwear and incorporating it into his style. From this his clothing Brand “Yeezy Supply” was created. Him venturing off into the world of fashion has made the same impact his music has created. Once again the people who feel to be a misfit or black sheep can vent out and be like their role model Kanye West by dressing in his clothing. With Kanye West’s signature shoes being very popular within the youth he wants everyone to be able to own a pair. As stated in an interview on a radio interview 103.5 “The
It would seem that Russell Westbrook will keep on getting the acknowledgment he deserves.Nike Cortez calfskin Nike again will favor Westbrook, this time with a Hyperfuse 2011 Player Select. The point watch that presently coordinates the Oklahoma City Thunder and is the setup man for Kevin Durant has a PE that is currently accessible at online retailers. This is a perfect match. A standout amongst other performing basketball shoes will be shaken by extraordinary compared to other performing proficient basketball players. Similarly, as the Hyperfuse is a rising shoe star, Westbrook is a rising NBA genius.
Although many people may not know who Mark Cuban is, he is a very successful multi-millionaire. Mark Cuban is 56 years old. This successful business man’s net worth is 3 billion dollars. In high school Mark Cuban was kicked off of the basketball team three times, but he is now the spunky owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. He purchased them for 285 million dollars. In 2008 he bid 1.3 million dollars to buy the MLB Chicago Cubs, but he was overbid by a spectator. “What I’ve learned in these 11 years is you just got to stay focused and believe in yourself and trust your own ability and judgment.”
Steve Madden is effortlessly America’s most successful shoe designer. Over the past two decades Madden has been responsible for the designing and marketing of the company’s trendsetting shoes. Since the very beginning Steve Madden had a vision that to give young, fashions forward men and women a way to express their individuality through unique style. (About Steve Madden) However, Steve Madden had not always made the best decisions. His love of money and his abuse of drugs and alcohol drove him to spend two and half years in prison. Stock manipulation, money, and securities fraud were what his charges consisted of.
Michael Jordan not only changed the game of basketball, but more importantly, he changed the sports industry. Because of his American values of motivation, dedication, and a hard work ethic, he has helped define the way society views the sports industry. When people think of Michael Jordan, the thoughts that come to mind are most likely something to do with his Jordan Brand. Jordan had endorsements ranging from food products, store products, and his own brand “Jordan.”
When most people hear about Bill Gates the first thing that comes to mind is the obscene amount of money he has made through out his career. Owning many different foundations, the most common foundation known to most college students is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that provide many different scholarships. However, this foundation also does various things to give back to communities and aiding suffering countries. Within this foundation there are also various branches such as the United States Program, The Global Development Program and the Global health program that have grown over time making the Gates a commonly used household name.
Through his intelligence and excellent business skills, Bill Gates was able to change the world. As a technological genius he founded the worlds largest software company. He has also been extremely generous, donating more than thirty billion dollars as a philanthropist. He is, without a doubt a catalyst for change, tirelessly working to make the world a better place.
Within the retail segment, MK is engaged in offering women apparels such as accessories that include small leather products such as wallets, handbags, licensed good and women footwear. The Michael Kors company was named part of the ‘New Establishment’ by Vogue magazine. They even called the creative designer and namesake one of the most influential designers of the decade. In 1997 Michael decided to release a new menswear line, capturing all of customer’s attention. Shortly after, he was given the CFDA Women’s wear designer of the Year award.
Bill Gates is now helping people in developing countries get water and an education full time. He created what is called the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “In 2008 he left the company to devote himself full-time to his charity the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation”(Harris 1). He has worked his whole life to get the success and money that he has today and instead of keeping it to himself he has given it back to society in many generous ways. He also is helping developing countries with their needs that aren't accessible to them. “They helped vaccinate African and Asian children against diseases like polio and malaria. And they have been very successful in helping get rid of these diseases for good.”(Harris 1). This foundation helped poorer countries get the medical help they need to get rid of illnesses that should have already been gone by now. Bill and his wife had had an impact on the world by doing these things