In 1998, Breeze Landscaping in Calgary, a city in Alberta, Canada, maintained 65 commercial properties. The family-run company had been in business since 1984, with Laura and Rex Breeze and son Fred doing most of the work. Nearly 20 years later, the makeup hasn’t changed dramatically.

David Bartlett doesn’t look 17, not at all. In fact, residents of the 65 weekly properties he maintains think he’s north of 21. That works to his advantage, but appearance isn’t the only thing that misdirects customers. Bartlett’s equipment, personality and dedication all point to an individual who is much older and wiser than his age.

Maine contractor Booth Hemingway built a great company over the past 37 years—so great that a group of investors just bought it.

Cars and buses start pouring into the parking lot about two hours prior to showtime. When the curtain rises there will likely be more than 2,000 people in attendance anticipating the story of Samson and viewing the Sight & Sound Theatres’ mission: Bringing the Bible to Life.

Roy Mejia owns Roy’s Lawn Care in Wenatchee, Washington. He’s 28 years old and operates a company that employs six people. Five days a week, sometimes six, his three mowing crews maintain more than 80 accounts, many of which are HOAs. In addition to mowing, they prune, do cleanups, fertilize and apply weed control, offer enhancements like seasonal color, dethatch and aerate in the spring, and plow snow in the winter.

"If you want a riding mower, the Walker is for you.” This testimonial comes from Lynda Bulani who lives on a 700-acre farm 20 minutes north of Biggar, Saskatchewan.