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Despite lack of size and speed, McIngvale had become a team captain, in his senior year, through determination and drive. A few years later, though, with the health club business a failure, McIngvale was left jobless and penniless. All I ever won was fries. The Houston oil industry was booming, and McIngvale watched as scores of U-Haul trucks headed into the city.

He reasoned that many of the people would need furniture for their new homes. At first, they could not afford to hire a single employee. They bought furniture from a Dallas warehouse and hauled it to Houston overnight in a rented van. They slept on the floor of the store and opened at first light to sell the merchandise. They offered fair prices and immediate, same-day delivery.

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I felt like I had one chance left and I needed to make it work no matter what. On a shoestring budget, and without debt, Gallery Furniture grew and became successful. As the store prospered, McIngvale began to give back to the community. Then in the bottom fell out. We were just about to go broke. The advertising bet nearly went sour.

After three hours of taping, he had nothing worth putting on air. The producer told him to give it one more try.