Let These Movers and Shakers Motivate You

As a struggling mom with a high school education, 34-year-old Karen
Hoxmeier had always been a bargain hunter ... by necessity. After
teaching herself how to use a computer, Hoxmeier quickly became an avid
online shopper and discovered she had an amazing knack for uncovering
obscure discounts and little-known coupons that saved her hundreds of
dollars. Two months later, she built her own Web site, and MyBargainBuddy.com was born. The Murrieta, California, business generated well over $3 million in sales as an affiliate marketing site last year.

Helping Build Better Lives

My motivation has always been about money, but not in the way you would
think. Most people think entrepreneurs are primarily motivated by
making money -- for me, the twist on the story is that I derive my
business power from knowing that I am helping people save money. My mom
was very young when she had children and soon found herself on her own.
She didn't have a lot of education and had to work at whatever she
could to feed us. Early on I was determined that I would give my kids a
better life.

I hear what I need to hear to know that I am reaching my goals. I get
notes from people all the time who use my site and tell me it's changed
their lives. For many it has meant the difference between being able to
give their kids new toys from a store [or from] a charity box from the
local church. If I'm having a rough time or getting tired, I just sit
and read the emails that I get daily. It's a great ongoing motivator.