At fourteen years of age, Billy Houston arrived in Santa Monica, California and embraced the land of opportunity with both hands. This is his story.

From clandestine raffles with his schoolmates, to creating two of the most dynamic franchise businesses in history, Billy’s tale is one of triumphs and tribulations, interspersed with the wit and wisdom of a natural-born entrepreneur. Inspired by true events, Billy Houston Rags to Riches will take you on a journey unlike any you’ve read before – rooted firmly in reality, but with the twists and turns of a fast-paced financial thriller.