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WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER

This year's Inc. 5000 companies managed to grow quickly through a period of high inflation the likes of which we haven't seen in over 40 years. Here's how it shaped these businesses for the better.

KICK STARTERS

A serial inventor, a first-time CEO, and alumni of some of the biggest sneaker brands in the world are ready to grow Kizik into the next billion-dollar shoe company.

BURSTING AT THE SEAMS

KIM KARDASHIAN'S SKIMS IS EXPANDING RAPIDLY, FUELING RUMORS OF AN IPO. BUT CAN THE COMPANY EVER REALLY OUTGROW ITS REALITY-TV CO-FOUNDER?

My Brand's Facials Are Great. Our Real Estate Strategy Is Even Better

There is no shortage of competition in the $144 billion skin care industry.

How I Found a Way to Ease the Pain of Health Insurance Costs

How can something so vital to human life feel so lifeless? That's the question Alex Cyriac found himself asking about the health insurance industry after medical complications left his mother struggling with years of chronic pain.

How I Scaled My Pup's Raw Food Diet Into a Healthy Brand

Katie Spies, 32, doesn't know how to live without a pet.

Marketers Hope the Odds Are Ever in Their Favor

Against industry headwinds, the country's fastest-growing advertising and marketing companies are nimble, specific, and good at what they do.

Managing the Future of Work Isn't an Easy Job

Hirings and firings, layoffs and resignations. The workforce is experiencing never-ending upheaval, and HR professionals are pivoting fast.

IS DEI DEAD, OR DOES IT JUST NEED TO EVOLVE?

In the face of corporate backtracking, Praxis Labs is using AI to foster inclusivity.

When Tiny Changes Reap Enormous Results

Amer Alnajar and Faris Ghawi aimed to create a primary-care clinic that produced better results at lower costs. They ended up reframing American and landed at the medicine top of the Inc. 5000.

"WE HAD 10 EMPLOYEES, AND 25 LAWSUITS"

Hoan Ton-That, the controversial co-founder and CEO of Clearview Al, is confident that past scrutiny won't stop his company from netting $2 billion a year in revenue.

Power Players

The future of energy is greenand smells like oil. Whatever the political fights, our demand for juice is rising fast, and Inc. 5000 companies are ready to meet it.

How I Used AI to Solve a Pharmaceutical Puzzle

Yoona Kim, 44, wanted to help people access health care.

STAYING ON TRACK

Quadtracs are holding value better than other equipment categories.

BUILDING FARM STABILITY

This young farmer uses regenerative practices and diversification to set up his farm for the future.

ESTATE TAXES COULD RISE; PLAN NOW!

Current estate tax exclusions set to sunset at the end of 2025.

HOW TO GROW A DOUBLE CROP OF CATTLE FEED

This Iowa farmer has perfected an annual system with four forage species that maximizes tonnage, resources, and feeding quality.

NEVER TOO BUSY TO LEND A HAND

Between their cattle operation, crops, and off-farm jobs, Dean and Tillie Thompson have plenty to do, but they still find time to serve their community.

WHAT SHOULD THEY EXPECT?

Problem: Two parents are conflicted about meeting their kids' inheritance expectations.

PRESEASON COMBINE MAINTENANCE

Spending time in the shop now saves you time and money during harvest.

FARMLAND VALUES SETTLE DOWN

Market pace slows from galloping increases.

TIPS FOR A SAFE HARVEST

Follow these steps to protect you and your machinery while in the field this autumn.

GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS

The doctrine of title by acquiescence determines the legal boundary line between two properties and overrules the boundary listed in the deeds.

9 NEW DAIRY PRODUCTS

See the latest innovations displayed at World Dairy Expo.

THE WOMAN BEHIND 'THIS FARM GIRL COOKS'

Coming up with quick, on-the-go meals is one of the many talents Deanne Frieders brings to the table.

THE MEXICO MAIZE

Navigating Mexico's ban of genetically modified corn.

INCENTIVES FOR COVER CROPS

First-time cover crop growers earn incentives through Farmers for Soil Health.

BUILD A FERTILITY ROAD MAP

Tissue sampling offers an in-depth look at plant nutrition.

TIME WELL SPENT

Senator Charles Grassley reflects on careers in farming and government.

FROGEYE LEAF SPOT THREATENS SOYBEAN YIELDS

Be prepared to manage disease this summer.