Success Story of an 18-Year-Old Online Entrepreneur

Jun 28, 2024

Success Story of an 18-Year-Old Online Entrepreneur

Introduction

  • Speaker: Manjeet, 18 years old from Germany
  • Occupation: Online entrepreneur involved in e-commerce and dropshipping

Key Points

Early Beginnings

  • At age 13, Manjeet's father became ill, prompting Manjeet to help financially:
    • Sold PlayStation for starting capital
    • Purchased and sold scarves on eBay, initially making 10 euros

Initial Success

  • First significant profit came from selling beauty products online:
    • Bought beauty kit on Amazon for 10 euros
    • Resold on eBay for 50 euros
    • Recognized the viability of the business model

Business Growth

  • Expanded into dropshipping:
    • Monthly business revenue peaked at 750k euros
    • Sells products like beauty kits online

Lifestyle and Values

  • Owns a Lamborghini, purchased at age 18
  • Enjoys the freedom of being his own boss
  • Recently bought a 115,000-pound watch
  • Believes in living within means: should afford purchases 10 times over

Entrepreneurship Principles

  • Follows the money, not personal desires
  • Advocates for strong vision and hard work
  • Also involved in consulting, helping others market their products

Income Sources

  • Primarily from online stores (e-commerce, dropshipping)
  • Consulting services
  • Uses platforms like Amazon and eBay

Personal Philosophy

  • Values freedom and independence over extravagant purchases
  • Sees success as ongoing journey; always people at higher levels to aspire to
  • Emphasizes continuous improvement and ambition

Conclusion

  • Manjeet encourages others to start with a laptop and Wi-Fi if they have a strong vision
  • Believes anyone can achieve similar success with dedication and effort