The Deering Banjo Company saved the once quintessential country music instrument from the dustbin of music history. The Deering's discuss growing their business from a small workshop to a premier banjo brand for country music superstars.
Being a professional athlete is no walk in the park. Tough competition and constant challenges, many never make it. Find out how Nick Ferguson turned adversity into opportunity and made his dream of playing in the NFL come true.
Assaff Rawner, Academy-Award winning engineer whose robots revolutionized film and television production, shows off his amazing machines and discusses the ingenuity required to meet the ever complex demands of the motion effects industry.
Veterinarian Dr. Jim Speiser's lifelong passion has been caring for animals. Take a look inside his one-of-a-kind 24-7 emergency care hospital where everything from the family pet to penguins and tigers are brought to receive medical care.
Two Italian entrepreneurs pour their passion for motorcycle racing into revitalizing the legendary racing bike brand, Bimota. They took the racing world by storm, elevating the building of motorcycles into an art form of power and style.
The Jive Aces, Britain's top swing band, are known worldwide for their vibrant look, high-energy shows and music that makes people happy. But behind the glamour and fame is their unrelenting commitment to helping others.
Janos Heder always had a passion for light. Today, the company he started with his wife, Judit, creates some of the most beautiful lighting fixtures in the world. See how this award-winning couple realized their most ambitious dreams.
Lynette Barry is an entrepreneur venturing into the alternative energy world, a world dominated by men. The opportunity for her to establish the company she built into a major player comes with a risk that could cost her everything.
From an early age, German artist Carl Rohrig saw the world a little differently. He found beauty in the most unusual places and today he's a world-renowned artist known for his fantastic imagination and his wildly unique approach to art.
From an early age, Anjelica Glosup forged a remarkable bond with horses and became a champion equestrian. But following her dream to teach the next generation of horse riders meant disregarding the naysayers and overcoming many obstacles.
What does it take to move 60,000 lb. granite slabs? Dynamite, manpower and one smart business woman with a penchant for pink hard hats. See how Greta Del Sal has transformed a sleepy mining town in South Africa and rejuvenated a community.
Restoring the historical beauty of Stockholm, Sweden, one rooftop at a time. A second-generation roofer finds freedom working at the top of the picturesque city's skyline but climbing the business ladder means he must go in search of help.
Latin American comic sensation, Andrés López, is not only a powerhouse performer, he' s building an entertainment empire. Here he discusses growing up in war-torn Columbia and how he won over audiences with his new form of stand-up comedy.