10 Self-Made Billionaires Who Came From Nothing

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No. 4 John Paul DeJoria – John Paul Mitchell Systems

Net worth: $4 billion

John Paul DeJoria used to sell Christmas cards and newspapers to help support his family. He spent part of his life in a foster home, and spent some time in a gang, before he joined the army. But he had a vision, and with a $700 loan, he created John Paul Mitchell Systems and sold shampoo door-to-door while he lived in his car. After some time, he eventually built his entire multibillion dollar brand.

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