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David Smith, CEO of High Brew Coffee, built his business in the most unusual of places—while sailing on the high seas. After selling Sweet Leaf Tea, the company he spent 12 years growing, the entrepreneur decided to take a break from the hustle-bustle of the business world and embraced his second passion: sailing.

"My wife and I long dreamed of taking a sailing trip with our children," says Smith. "We both sailed frequently growing up and it was a passion of ours. We always thought sailing would be a great way to connect with our children and show them that lifestyle."

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