Boring Businesses That Make Millionaires

Nearly half of all millionaires—about 47%—built their wealth by owning a business.

Not a tech startup. Not a flashy personal brand. Not the kind of company that gets

celebrated on social media. Most of them made their money from businesses so ordinary

they’re almost invisible. Businesses that are boring, repeatable, and predictable.

The kind that quietly collect cash month after month while everyone else chases hype and wonders

why their income never seems to grow. When researchers broke down which businesses had the

highest long-term success rates, a pattern emerged. Laundromats, self-storage facilities,

vending routes, car washes, and similar service businesses consistently sat near the top—often