When you think of the wealthiest Americans, what comes to mind? Tech CEOs? Celebrities? How about the guy who owns the local carwash? As of 2022, an estimated 1.6 million Americans had achieved a net worth of $10 million or more based on business endeavors that often fly under the radar. Research by the economists Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick shows you’re less likely to make it to the top 1% of income by being a partner at an investment bank or launching a tech unicorn than by owning a medium-sized