Entrepreneur Jason Fried offers the most fundamental of all small-business advice: how to get good at making money.

Justin Stephens

Moneymaker in Chief Jason Fried relaxes at the Chicago headquarters of his software company, 37signals.

A few years ago, I decided I wanted to learn to play the drums. I've always loved the drums. Whenever I listen to music, I hear the drums first. I can listen to a great jazz drummer like Art Blakey for hours on end.