Megan Duckett, 35
Owner of Sew What? Inc. – Rancho Dominguez, California
Estimated 2007 Sales: $4.6 million
Company Profile: Making custom theatrical draperies and flame retardant fabrics

Megan was an immigrant from Australia. She started out as a technician for a concert production organization. After working there for a while,her opportunity for success came when she was given the chance to sew fabric coffins linings for a Halloween Concert. She likes to sew and is very crafty with fabric and art. Megan rented a sewing machine and began sewing on her free time and on her days off , and in 1997 she quit her job and got incorporated.

Megan used all the available marketing tools to help promote her company and gain recognition. She made phone calls, passing out fliers, and handing out homemade business card. For Megan, her company is her dream;therefore, she talked about every she went and to anyone she saw. It was not long for her name and work to get recognized and she now holds contract to big theaters and concerts all over the world. Megan lastest achievement was the creation of draperies for Rod Stewart’s concert .