I Dropped Out Of College To Grow My Side Hustle - Now It Brings In $327,000
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ย. 2022
- Justis Pitt-Goodson, 26, is a proud entrepreneur who got his start making clothing in eighth grade. A tutor gave him a sewing machine, and he began creating bow ties for himself and his friends. He attended Rutgers University in New Jersey for two years before dropping out to focus on fashion. With the help of high school classmates, Kwaku Agyemang and Taha Shimou, Justis officially launched BrownMill Company in Newark in 2016, and five years later it was bringing in about $327,000 in sales.
Produced by: Ennica Jacob
Senior Managing Producer: Sam Rega
Supervising Producer: Jessica Leibowitz
Editor: Marisa Forziati
Additional Camera: Jon Fazio, Edna Rutland
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I Dropped Out Of College To Grow My Side Hustle - Now It Brings In $327,000
I have more respect for entrepreneurs like Justis who make something of themselves that isn't relying on making video courses on how to sell video courses.
Yup, there's those that actually make money in a profession , then there are those that failed and sell courses instead. I'm sure there are a few that actually made it before deciding to start selling courses since it's such a good passive income, but the reality is most sell courses with no proven track record.
Great point.
I am not a fan of folks who sell courses. There is something about them that doesn't sit right with me.
I am all in on those who build real stuff. They share their experience.
My mom works in Newark and remembers seeing you out with your bow ties as a kid. Big congrats on all your success! So inspiring to see
This is so nice and inspiring to watch. I can't believe y'all made Masego's merch 😍😍 On another note, it's really heartwarming seeing successful black-owned businesses that are very active in improving the communities they reside in or are adjacent to. Whilst they understand the power of the black dollar, it's nice to see that they approach their entrepreneurial practices from a people-first, community-orientated, and empathetic, compassionate lens. Cheers to all you have accomplished and all the growth and continued impact yet to come!
I did the same and decided to give myself a chance and maximize my potential while I don't have family of my own or kids to take care of. My parents weren't fan with my decision but I just felt that I have to do it. I was searching for awhile what kind of business should I start and decided to focus on one and agreed with myself that even after multiple failures, I won't give up and WON'T move into something else. I decided to start with Amazon FBA, . I just started two years ago and already crossed 80k\month. Honestly, it was easier than expected. The internet is full of opportunities, from Amazon > Shopify dropshipping > IG Influencers> YT Channels > SEO etc.. Just need to start and never give up.
great to hear about your success! I have started Amazon FBA as well do you mind to explain how to rank to best seller?
@@pitervain6644 Im assuming you mean how to get the "Best Sellers" badge on your listing? The best sellers badge is specific to each sub-category, you have to be selling the most amount of units on a daily basis within your sub-category to get the Best Sellers badge
@@stevekannan6076 thanks! where did you learn how to start amazon business? is it an ebook or just trial and error?
@@pitervain6644 Dominateamzasap is the ebook I learned from everything.
That's the site name as well ^
This is amazing and I love that he's putting money back into the community. I wish him much success.
Hardworking, young men!! 👏🏽👏🏽
Love this!! ❤ Keep Building family!!!!!💪🏾💪🏾
This was a great segment! My biggest takeaway from Justis in this message is “standardize your mornings.” 🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing his story and allowing Justis to be a source of inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs! #BeKind
The term "dropping out of college" does not apply to people equally to everybody. It's more so a term that describes those who fail out or leave before that happens.
This is so dope and inspiring! Shout out to Justis and the team. I'm gonna check out your site now and pick up some things. Keep grinding!
Amazing work Ennica Jacob! What an amazing story that needs to be told !!!
Great story 👏
Definitely one of the best episodes I have seen. Great story behind the brand.
Such a wonderful story. Appreciate his vision, creativity & humility. He is growing a brand that has amazing values & is giving back too 💕 sending love from India 🎉
Really cool! More power to you guys 🤙🏿
Love this keep it up brothas. Praying for your mom
love side hustles like that ! that’s how i wanna grow my business god bless bro
What a beautiful story! Blessings to this company and I love what they do for the community!
I really enjoyed this feature! Wishing you and your company the very best!
I love it! Deff purchasing some of your items
That’s amazing! 👏
What an inspiration! Well done! Black Excellence I've always wanted to start my own clothing brand but I don't know where to begin!
Nice, definitely going to come out and support!!💞💞
Your story is so inspiring. Many more blessings and success to come.!!Thank you for sharing.
Biiiiiigggggg up. And much success. Nuff luv. This most definitely is a beautiful story. I will shop your store.
Soo so so proud and happy for these black kings!
This makes me so proud!!! #ThinkBigger
Just love the vibe of this guy. More power to you!
good job, man!
and Good luck!
Inspiring 💪🏻👍🏻
Wow this is very good for you, well deserved!
Yes, Newark, NJ is in the house.🤲🏽💜
Hidden gem in Newark!!!! What up tho Justis?!? Congrats! I’ll be by to pick up my shirt and hoodie on Friday! Late night scrolling and I find a Brown Mill feature. ❤
Great story and focus on community and customer service!
this is very inspirational
Great story!!
Im inspired. This video help me to go forward.
Amazing story ❤️ ♥️
Delivery!! Where can we drop this LOVE off?
Okay, we'll leave it right here lol.
Congrats to him & his team. Mindset for success indeed!
I liked this one!
Wow! This video just gave me life. I designed and sold face masks at the onset of COVID. I recently launched my Bow Ties business as my side hustle. This just gave me confirmation to level up and produce more Bow Ties ASAP!. Wishing your business much continued Success! #ONWARDS #WakandaForever ❤❤
I'm gonna check out the online store!
You got great attitude that's gonna take you a long way. Best wishes
This is so cool!
I would shop there just off of what he said regarding customer service. Always go where you feel appreciated.
Positively coming out the Bricks....Love It.
He is so nice , so polite that im going to buy something!
Oh I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! So inspiring❤Thank you for showing / sharing!!! …and here I am (at the age 43) thinking I am too old to break out my sewing machine and create something great with my talent, my sewing skills, and my love for crafting😩My (old) a** need to get my sh!t together😢😒
THINKING THE SAME AT 43
@@jehbya.agyeman1330 😢we 43 year olders need to get it together😒
Think of this God is STILL GIVING YOU BREATH TO LIVE use it to make a difference & it's NEVER LATE TO DO SOMETHING NEW 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
You are not old! You are seasoned and full of life! 🤍💗✨🙏🏽
Love it!
Keep up good work God bless
Love ❤ Luv this
Kids got a great head on his shoulders. Parents oughta be proud.
We don't want to grow' too big'. Love it and smart
Well done dude
Awesome 👍
Great story, love seeing black people succeed in life.
I like what he said. Growing too big can risk quality. Thats what a lot companies should understand
My mother in the same field and TBH she makes the best clothes here in Algeria I'm like wow wonderful I hope I can help her to start her business one day
Thanks guys 🙏🏻🇩🇿💙
Dope!!
Shout out to Jerseyyyy !!
I hope he protects his energy and keeps a small circle. A lot of jealous people in this world.
Jersey 🐐’s !!
Very very cool
I really like the name. This can be as big as supreme or Off-white.
Lets go 💯
Smart man. Most crucial thing he said... College is a RESOURCE. Use it as one or you will get used and abused financially.
attached subtitle and increase viewer so much.
I’m proud of the courage of the younger generation to jump into entrepreneurship; sitting here wondering if I can jump in at age 34 now…
I agree. here wondering the same for me at 43. Never too late.
Start with voo etf
Reference frame 🎉
Boa noite.
🔥🔥🔥👍….
Was Jason the stylist for Gab and Dwayne?
Goals
Lmao yeah I also dropped out of college and raked in some income and recently bought a house for an investment at the age of 25 :)
First one here whoop!
🤣 👏🏾
Marry that woman!!!
Sales is not profit what is your net on the 300k?
Net profit?
THE SUBSCRIPTION MODEL IS VERY CLEVER💯MONEY UP FRONT AND MERCHANDISE ON THE BACK END✌🏿❤🇨🇦JUST NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY HIS COLLEGE WAS PAID FOR🙏🏿
SHINE KING SHINE……EVERY BLESSING GOD HAS IN STORED FOR YOU. BE PREPARED TO RECEIVE IT……IN JESUS NAME….AMEN #perfection
his brand is today's FUBU
No
@@NoSauceBoss-sm6zx it's more for us by us than anything fubu made
Despite the economic downturn,I'm so happy☺️. I have been earning $ 60,000 returns from my $10,000 investment every 14days.
This must be an investment with Mrs Linda Raschke
OMGGG 😲 wait a sec, you know Mrs Linda Raschke too, so amazing seeing others trade with the same woman I trade with, she have been a blessing to my life 🥰
Since I started my investment of $7,000 with Mrs Linda , I am now having $29,450 in my portfolio.
my portfolio has been going down the drain while I try trading myself 😞, I just don't know what I did wrong, please how can someone get to speak with Mrs Linda Raschke?
Please how much Is OK for a start?.. so I can know if I can do this, someone should give me an answer
👋👍👍👏👏✌️!!
Thanks for this wonderful video..I have incurred so much losses trading on my own....I trade well on demo but I think the real market is manipulated.... Can anyone help me out or at least tell me what I'm doing wrong?
It’s not a side hustle if it’s a job… stop making something that takes a lot of effort and time seem like a “hobby”
Why do young, successful men like this not marry their baby mamas? Why have kids if you’re not going to create a solid family environment for them?
Cool business, but that Juneteenth stuff is lame.
This will last less than 5 years
I second that motion, he definitely should have finished college!!!
You never know. Someone could buy the company. Yeah, he should finish his degree. Try Target as a partner.
Bad move
I agree!!!
Great example for Black Entrepreneurship 🎉
Good video, thanks 👍🏻 [USERNAME]