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What better way to spend your time away from the office than catching up on the entrepreneurial success stories you may have missed from Dog & Pony? Get your dose of startup spirit from this selection of videos on everything from the business of comics to the making of controversial CEO Jason Calacanis. Happy Holidays from all of us here at BNET!

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Making the Leap from Low-End to Luxury
How does a manufacturing company selling $1.10 aprons soar to the forefront of high-end denim design? Ask Marc Crossman, CEO of Joe's Jeans, who transformed this small shop into a world-class denim company, distributing high-end product to the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom.

The Serious Business of Comics
Since its launch in the mid '90s, ComicBookResources.com has grown into the biggest comic book site on Web. In this interview, creator Jonah Weiland talks about staying calm under the pressures of a changing business landscape and the value of a knowledgeable interactive audience.

Building a Business That Lasts
How do you make money despite a down market? As a partner at Regent Properties, Eric Fleiss is well-versed in opportunism and long-term strategy. Here, he talks about making deals in local markets, hiring the best team, and planning for the long haul.

Courting Controversy
"You make a revolutionary product by looking three steps ahead," says Jason Calacanis, serial entrepreneur. The Brooklyn-born new media bad boy has been stirring up money and attention for his projects ever since he founded The Silicon Alley Reporter in 1996. Here, Calacanis talks about innovation, his reputation, and embracing his inner geek.

The Entrepreneur's Secrets of Success
Ingrid Vandervelt is an expert in helping people build better businesses. She's also been the host of CNBC's "American Made," an interview series with business icons. What are the common traits she sees in all successful entrepreneurs? Passion, commitment, and persistence.

Suicide Girls Take Over the World
Started in a loft in Portland, Oregon, in 2001 with a group of alternative pinup girls, Suicide Girls has grown into a 21st century lifestyle brand. Founder Missy Suicide has spun success into branded TV shows, movies, magazines, books...even a burlesque show. Along the way she's learned valuable tips about finding a niche and building a brand.

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