Corporate wealth creation stands at the center of our national economic prosperity. Most of us work for businesses. And it turns out that the richest among us did more than simply control spending, avoid debt, and accumulate investment assets. The very wealthiest Americans either made their money by owning a business or by inheriting money from family members that did. The investment assets they accumulated were centered in their own business endeavors. This book is designed to walk the reader through the simple financial drivers behind business wealth creation using an award-winning formula Chris Volk devised in 1999 and which he has applied to many articles he has written since. It is his hope that this book serves to inspire readers to harness the wealth creation potential of business as they contribute to, create, and run businesses that benefit us all