A Cut Above: How the Man Who Gave the World the Afro Made $$ Millions!

FROM THE MAN WHO GAVE THE WORLD THE AFRO. It s a fantasy many of us have: invent a product and make a million dollars. Cornell McBride, Sr. did just that twice. By inventing one of the most famous hair-care products in history, Cornell created one of the country s most successful African-American-owned companies. Cornell s creation was Sta Sof Fro, a revolutionary hair-care formula that would eventually give the world the Afro. Starting out with an investment of $500, his M&M Products Company exploded onto the scene as sales of Sta Sof Fro skyrocketed. Within five years, M&M Products was a multi-million dollar company. Cornell was a millionaire by age 35. This is Cornell s dramatic story, packed with the lessons he learned for creating and recognizing opportunities and figuring out how to overcome any obstacle placed in his path. It is a powerful tale that details triumphs as well as disappointments. "A Cut Above" shares the steps this great American leader followed on his road to success and embodies his corporate motto: "Always giving back." It is a true rags-to-riches American success story.