Top 15 businessmen who went from rags to riches – See how they made it! (+Photos)

6. Sam Walton

Sam Walton grew up on the farm during the Great Depression and had to help his family out by milking the cow and driving the milk to customers. He also started selling newspapers and magazines to help make ends meet. After college he started managing a variety store and then used a loan from his father-in-law to buy his own store. He gradually expanded his brand into the mass retailer known as Wal-Mart.