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Meet Tessa Barton and Cole Herrmann, who turned a tiny studio apartment into the launchpad for Tezza, a $26.5 million empire built on making everyday life look extraordinary on Instagram.
Starting with just a vision and a knack for aesthetics, they've transformed their flair into a powerhouse brand that's redefining the look of social media one filter at a time.
Dive into their story and discover how turning your unique style into a business isn’t just possible—it’s profitable.
Tessa Barton and Cole Herrmann, a photographer and software engineer couple, built a booming photo editing app, Tezza, with nothing but their own skills. Today, Tezza boasts 2.5 million monthly users and a staggering $26.5 million in revenue (2023). This inspiring video shares their story.
Aaron Levie built a billion-dollar enterprise software company, Box, that defied the odds. This interview explores Levie's journey, from facing down giants like Google and Dropbox to navigating the wild world of public markets. Discover how this unlikely entrepreneur carved his own path and emerged victorious.
This college dropout turned his street hustle into a thriving media company, The Hustle, which he later sold for a whopping $27 million. Here's how he did it.
Kim Kardashian just cemented her status as a business whiz. Her apparel brand, Skims, hit a valuation of $4 billion after a successful fundraising round. Here's how Skims defied the odds that plagued other DTC brands: organic marketing, millennial & Gen Z focus, and constant product expansion.
Ex-management consultant Dr. Jenny Woo found a winning formula for connection—and wealth! Her secret? A clever card game that took off on Amazon, generated $33,000 per week. This "no-brainer" side hustle proves anyone can turn a passion into a profitable Amazon business.
Alisha Pennington, a self-made millionaire and business consultant, reveals the surprising secret to her wealth: frugality. Raised by a single mom who instilled the value of saving, Pennington turned her "hoarding" mentality into a financial superpower, leveraging a side hustle into a seven-figure business and a real estate business.
Despite her success, Amber Venz Box, founder of a now $2 billion company, admits the early days were a gruelling uphill battle. Feeling like she was "running with boulders on her back," Box shares the challenges young female founders face and the importance of surrounding yourself with experienced talent.
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Ever feel like you're up against a wall, with that nagging voice whispering, "I can't"? Let's flip that script right now.
Today, I want to share a game-changer that’s transformed my outlook and skyrocketed my achievements.
Picture this: every "I can't" is a door slammed shut, but "How can I?"—that's a door flung wide open.
This tiny tweak in your talk can unleash a world of possibilities.
Suddenly, "I can't start a side hustle" morphs into "How can I carve out time for a passion that fires me up?" or "I can't nail this business concept" transforms into "How can I learn this to push my limits?"
It’s about shifting gears from a static mindset to a dynamic one, sparking curiosity, solutions, and growth.
Imagine leveraging every challenge as a stepping stone, not a stumbling block.
Ready to transform your "I can't" into "I can" and launch the business you’ve always dreamed of?
Don’t just dream about starting your own business—make it a reality.
Start today by asking the right questions and taking the first step towards entrepreneurship.
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