Successful business owner are the wealthiest people in the world i really would say they are the custodians of wealth if you want to be a wealthy professional you most have to pass through becoming or placing value on your self.
One of my favourite author said "Wealth is hidden in the problems of life and anyone who wants to be wealthy should begin to take advantage of that problem and bring out a solution and people will pay to get their problems solved".
The more problem you solve, the more money comes into your account. You are as valuable and wealthy as the problem you solve.
The sad reality about life is that people are faced with problems every day; the problem of effective communication, food, shelter, clothing and many others. If you position yourself as the answer in any of this areas, your wealth will come suddenly beyond your wildest dreams.
However, beyond creating solutions to problems, you have to make sure that you are seen. Visibility matters alot. No one lights a candle and hide it under a bushel, you must bring it on the lampstand. In all you do, please make sure you are visible.