Tristan's Journey to Financial Success

Introduction

• Tristan, a 17-year-old, shares his journey to earning $180,000 in less than a year.
• Initially lost over $50,000 in NFTs and crypto.
• Decided to turn his financial situation around.

Initial Setback and Recovery

• Lost significant money in crypto during junior year.
• Felt demotivated but wanted to make money again.
• Started with getting a job, which helped build discipline.
  • Worked long hours, attended school, and explored business opportunities.

Exploring Business Opportunities

• Investigated various online business models:
  • Social Media Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Dropshipping
• Initial failure in social media marketing due to inexperience.

Success in E-commerce and Dropshipping

• Eventually turned to e-commerce, focusing on seasonal products like heated jackets.
• Achieved viral success and significant earnings from online sales:
  • $7,700 in a day, $3,300 another day.
• Sold a brand for a $10,600 profit.

Social Media and Personal Branding

• Leveraged social media to grow his business and personal brand.
• Grew his followers significantly on TikTok and Instagram.
• Used his social media presence to network and collaborate with other entrepreneurs.

Decision to Quit Job and Focus on Business

• Quit his job to focus on his own businesses full-time.
• Realized that working a typical job wouldn’t help achieve his financial goals.
• Experienced both ups and downs running a business.

Building New Businesses and Mentorship

• Started a mentorship program to help others learn from his journey.
• Ran ads and managed accounts leveraging his expertise in social media.
• Emphasized the importance of building relationships and leveraging social media.

Reflection on Financial Management

• Advocates for saving and investing wisely.
• Warns against spending money on unnecessary luxury items.
• Stresses the importance of having a stable financial foundation.

Decision on Education and Future Plans

• Opted not to attend college immediately, focusing on growing his business.
• Believes building skills and businesses early is more beneficial.
• Considers financial independence and supporting his family as primary goals.

Advice and Mindset

• Urges to give 110% in every endeavor.
• Discusses the importance of solving problems to make money.
• Encourages viewers to make the most of 2024.

Conclusion

• Tristan is now aiming for a seven-figure net worth.
• Offers help and advice to others through social media.