From CNBC Make It. The Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer, turned a former prison in Lorton, Virginia into a 165-unit apartment building. The renovation cost about $64 million and took 18 months to complete. Unlocked is a home tour series focused on how much people across the globe spend on their housing, what they get…
From CNBC Make It. Coss Marte is the founder and CEO of Conbud, a legal cannabis dispensary in NYC’s Lower East Side, where he once sold cannabis illegally. After serving prison time, Coss embraced his entrepreneurial spirit, leading to the creation of Conbud. In September 2024, the business generated over $800k in sales and is…
From CNBC Make It. What if you could turn a vehicle into your dream home? These three adventurous individuals have done just that, transforming unconventional vehicles like planes and trains into extraordinary homes. Take a look inside these unique homes in this special vehicle homes episode of Unlocked. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Living In An…
From CNBC Make It. Tyla Packish, 23, lives in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, a town on Martha’s Vineyard. She grew up on the island and lives there year-round on $85,000 a year. Tyla works in creator partnerships for an advertising agency and has a side hustle doing social media management and consulting for businesses on the…
From CNBC Make It. Nicole Brewer lost her market research job after the Great Recession and moved abroad to teach English. Sixteen years later, she still living abroad. Now she lives in Nizwa, Oman, earning $44,000 annually while renting a two-bedroom apartment, dining out, and traveling.
From CNBC Make It. In the years following the pandemic, remote work became the new normal, but that’s not the case anymore. Companies like AT&T, Amazon and Dell have brought their employees back into the office five days a week. What’s causing the push for employees to return-to-office, and is it the best way forward?
From CNBC Make It. In 2010, Warby Parker disrupted the $150 billion global eyewear industry with a pair of $95 glasses. Started by four business school students, the pioneering direct-to-consumer eyewear brand has now sold millions of pairs of glasses, both online and in 269 brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S. and Canada. It brought in…
From CNBC Make It. After leaving her job in 2020 and divorcing in 2021, Venus Wang, 37, found herself unemployed with less than $10,000 in cash savings to support herself and her daughter. A shift in mindset helped her transform her situation and now she earns nearly $1 million a year.
From CNBC Make It. Sarah Cloes, 27, lives in San Marcos, California with her husband, Bret. In 2021 she founded Flora Flora Co., a brand that specializes in selling sustainably packaged shampoo and conditioner bars. In 2024, the business brought in about $180,000.
From CNBC Make It. Even after a recent drop in wholesale costs, retail egg prices remain near historic highs. According to a CNBC analysis of U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics data, it’s the most Americans have paid for eggs in decades. How much do eggs cost where you live? Take a look at why egg…
From CNBC Make It. Before starting Purely Elizabeth, CEO Elizabeth Stein was a certified holistic nutrition counselor. In 2007, Stein left a career in marketing, to complete a health coach training program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2007. She went on to launch her own practice, coaching clients one-on-one and teaching cooking classes…
From CNBC Make It. In 2024, Sarah Myers made $92,100 working in federal land management. Myers works as a forester ensuring the continual growth of forests, working on timber sales and helping to manage fires during wildfire season. She lives in Hot Springs, South Dakota, with her boyfriend. Here’s how she’s built her nature-focused career,…
From CNBC Make It. Marianne Plaisance, 33, and her boyfriend purchased an apartment in an old bank in Montreal, Québec, Canada in September 2022 for $500,000. Marianne, who is also a content creator, has spent the past 2½ years transforming her home through various interior design and DIY projects. Unlocked is a home tour series…
From CNBC Make It. Coss Marte, 39, is the founder and CEO of Conbud, a legal cannabis dispensary in NYC’s Lower East Side, where he once sold cannabis illegally. After serving prison time, Coss embraced his entrepreneurial spirit, leading to the creation of Conbud. In September 2024, the business generated over $800k in sales and…
From CNBC Make It. Ritual’s founder and CEO, Katerina Schneider, was pregnant and struggling to find a clean prenatal vitamin in 2015. This led to the creation of Ritual, a company that now brings in over $250M a year. Watch her story: https://youtu.be/xL-YwACc-Xk
From CNBC Make It. After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch. The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage: https://youtu.be/zS9s-O2gCZI
From CNBC Make It. Layoff announcements are at the highest level since 2020. If you find yourself unexpectedly out of a job, here are a few steps experts recommend you take. Learn more: https://cnb.cx/3DbvSP1
From CNBC Make It. In 2013, Ralph Zucker and his firm purchased Bell Labs in Holmdel, NJ, for $27 million. After 10 years and $273 million worth of renovations, the two-million-square-foot mixed-use development is about 98% leased and home to over 100 companies. Apple TV+ chose the location to film much of its hit show…
From CNBC Make It. In the years following the pandemic, remote work became the new normal, but that’s not the case anymore. Companies like AT&T, Amazon and Dell have brought their employees back into the office five days a week. What’s causing the push for employees to return-to-office, and is it the best way forward?…
From CNBC Make It. Nicole Brewer lost her market research job after the Great Recession and moved abroad to teach English. Sixteen years later, she still living abroad. Now she lives in Nizwa, Oman, earning $44,000 annually while renting a two-bedroom apartment, dining out, and traveling. This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial…
From CNBC Make It. In 2013, Ralph Zucker and his firm purchased Bell Labs in Holmdel, NJ, for $27 million. After 10 years and $273 million worth of renovations, the two-million-square-foot mixed-use development is about 98% leased and home to over 100 companies. Apple TV+ chose the location to film much of its hit show…
From CNBC Make It. Husband and wife team Swetha and Venkat Raju started a South Indian dosa pop-up in Brooklyn, New York while juggling full-time jobs and parenting. What began as cooking for neighbors turned into a thriving weekend pop-up stand. Brooklyn Curry Project recently had to close its stand in Fort Greene because the…
From CNBC Make It. More than half, 56%, of Americans would decline a wedding invitation from a close friend or family member if they felt they couldn’t afford it, according to a recent Bank of America survey. And it appears that the older a person is, the more comfortable they are saying “no.”
From CNBC Make It. During a typical day at Jono Pandolfi’s New Jersey pottery studio, he and his 30-person team will unload over a thousand pieces out of its 13 kilns, and ship the plates, bowls and mugs to restaurants and home chefs across the country and beyond. Jono Pandolfi Designs began in 2004 as…
From CNBC Make It. After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch. The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage. Produced by: Raffi…
From CNBC Make It. As layoffs continue to make headlines within corporations and the federal government, 1 in 3 adults are suffering from “layoff anxiety,” according to a recent survey. Experts say there are ways to conquer that mindset, however, starting with solid financial preparation and making the most of the resources available to you.…
From CNBC Make It. One of New York City’s most popular tourist attractions will soon be hosting a sleepover. M&M’s has unveiled a sweepstakes that will award one winner and up to four guests the chance to spend the night at the brand’s Times Square store in late April. It’s the first time since M&M’s…
From CNBC Make It. Ritual’s founder and CEO, Katerina Schneider, was pregnant and struggling to find a clean prenatal vitamin in 2015. This led to the creation of Ritual, a company that now brings in over $250M a year. Produced by: Lauren Shamo Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark Camera: John Beatty Editor: Amy Marino…
From CNBC Make It. Sara McDaniel, a real estate investor and content creator, purchased an abandoned property with eight apartments in Minden, Louisiana in 2021. She paid about $50,000 for the property and spent about $730,000 on renovations. Today, the apartments are short-term rentals known as "The Villas at Spanish Court," bringing in around $220,000…
From CNBC Make It. Jamal Robinson, 40, retired early in 2024 after saving almost a $4 million nest egg. He held positions at companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon. Today, Jamal lives as an American expat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: https://youtu.be/L-9BYcc6–A
From CNBC Make It. When Elizabeth Stein started her natural food company, Purely Elizabeth, in 2009, she sold muffin and pancake mixes made with ancient grains. But it wasn’t until 2011, after cooking a batch of homemade granola for her mom, that her company really took off. The company that began in one woman’s kitchen…
From CNBC Make It. Stacie Grissom, 36, and her husband Sean, 35, bought an 111-year-old schoolhouse in Franklin, Indiana and converted it into their home. They purchased it in August 2021 for $175,000, and it took three years to get the schoolhouse move-in ready: https://youtu.be/wPrFf7uj0K8
From CNBC Make It. Roxanna Harwood, 31, and her husband Chris Harwood, 38, own and operate the Wheels Motel in Greybull, Wyoming. Their home is connected to the motel and they live there with their 4-year-old son: https://youtu.be/GoQ6fjCmz28
From CNBC Make It. Coss Marte, 39, is the founder and CEO of Conbud, a legal cannabis dispensary in NYC’s Lower East Side, where he once sold cannabis illegally. After serving prison time, Coss embraced his entrepreneurial spirit, leading to the creation of Conbud. In September 2024, the business generated over $800k in sales and…
From CNBC Make It. After leaving her job in 2020 and divorcing in 2021, Venus Wang, 37, found herself unemployed with less than $10,000 in cash savings to support herself and her daughter. A shift in mindset helped her transform her situation and now she earns nearly $1 million a year. This story is part…
From CNBC Make It. After overcoming cancer in 2007, Loren Castle was inspired to create cookies with clean ingredients. She perfected the recipe over several years and launched Sweet Loren’s in 2011 using $25,000 of her savings. This year, the company is projected to generate $120 million in gross sales: https://youtu.be/lZJANl5A80s
From CNBC Make It. During a typical day at Jono Pandolfi’s New Jersey pottery studio, he and his 30-person team will unload over a thousand pieces out of its 13 kilns, and ship the plates, bowls and mugs to restaurants and home chefs across the country and beyond. Jono Pandolfi Designs began in 2004 as…
From CNBC Make It. Jamal Robinson, 40, retired early in 2024 after saving almost a $4 million nest egg. He held positions at companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon. Today, Jamal lives as an American expat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: https://youtu.be/L-9BYcc6–A
From CNBC Make It. This mansion in Delray Beach, Florida recently sold for $50.5 million, shattering a local record. Not only was the megadeal the biggest the area has ever seen, but it was also one of the most unusual: The sale included a mansion swap, bespoke furniture, elaborate chandeliers, art, alcohol and even a…
From CNBC Make It. Stacie Grissom, 36, and her husband Sean, 35, bought an 111-year-old schoolhouse in Franklin, Indiana and converted it into their home. They purchased it in August 2021 for $175,000, and it took three years to get the schoolhouse move-in ready: https://youtu.be/wPrFf7uj0K8
From CNBC Make It. Anna-Marie Ortiz, 30, started a side hustle with her last $2,000 in savings in July 2023. A year later, Cool Aunt Cleaners brings in an average of $10,000 a month, and Anna’s since quit her day job to run the business full-time. Here’s how she did it: https://youtu.be/PTin1OC3RM8
From CNBC Make It. After overcoming cancer in 2007, Loren Castle was inspired to create cookies with clean ingredients. She perfected the recipe over several years and launched Sweet Loren’s in 2011 using $25,000 of her savings. This year, the company is projected to generate $120 million in gross sales. Produced by: Raffi Paul Senior…
From CNBC Make It. After overcoming cancer in 2007, Loren Castle was inspired to create cookies with clean ingredients. She perfected the recipe over several years and launched Sweet Loren’s in 2011 using $25,000 of her savings. This year, the company is projected to generate $120 million in gross sales. Produced by: Raffi Paul Senior…
From CNBC Make It. Jay Swanson, 39, faced mounting financial struggles that ultimately led him to declare bankruptcy in the U.S. Seeking a fresh start, he relocated to Paris, France, in 2017 – embracing a new chapter in his life. This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which details how people…
From CNBC Make It. Victor M. Sweeney, 33, doesn’t fear death. The licensed mortician and funeral director in Warren, Minnesota observed his first embalming at age 18. Here’s a look at what it takes to do his job, and why he’s happy with the way his life has turned out.
From CNBC Make It. These treats taste even sweeter with a side of success. Watch how these founders turned their sweet and savory creations into millions. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 01:05 – Jason McGowan, co-founder and CEO of Crumbl Cookies, turned a simple dessert idea into a global sensation with over 980 locations and $1…
From CNBC Make It. Jenny Lei, 28, is the founder and CEO of Freja, a company that sells work totes, shoulder purses and travel accessories. The 4-year-old startup brought in more than $9 million in revenue over the last 12 months, including $2 million in profit. Here’s how Lei built a trendsetting brand, despite her…
From CNBC Make It. In-N-Out or Shake Shack? Here’s what people had to say. Find more on how In-N-Out turned a simple $4 burger into a cult favorite that now brings in $2 billion a year: https://youtu.be/froFMqsOf20
From CNBC Make It. What’s the pettiest Venmo request you’ve ever received? We asked that question to people in New York City and Los Angeles. Read more: https://cnb.cx/4aQc1zW
From CNBC Make It. Too Good To Go is on a mission to eliminate food waste on a global scale. Its app connects users to retailers selling surprise bags of leftover food at the end of the day. In 2023, the Danish company brought in about $162 million in revenue: https://youtu.be/cdbypIh-1lo
From CNBC Make It. Dungeons & Dragons, which turned 50 in 2024, has exploded in popularity over the last decade. In 2014, an edition of the game helped simplify it for new players. But D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast isn’t the only business that has benefitted from D&D’s newfound mainstream success. Brooklyn game shop…
From CNBC Make It. Stacie Grissom, 36, and her husband Sean, 35, bought an 111-year-old schoolhouse in Franklin, Indiana and converted it into their home. They purchased it in August 2021 for $175,000, and it took three years to get the schoolhouse move-in ready. Unlocked is a home tour series focused on how much people…
From CNBC Make It. Jamal Robinson, 40, retired early in 2024 after saving almost a $4 million nest egg. He held positions at companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon. Today, Jamal lives as an American expat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here’s how he spends his money. This story is part of CNBC Make It’s…
From CNBC Make It. Too Good To Go is on a mission to eliminate food waste on a global scale. Its app connects users to retailers selling surprise bags of leftover food at the end of the day. In 2023, the Danish company brought in about $162 million in revenue.
From CNBC Make It. Starface World has exploded in popularity amongst Gen Z and Gen Alpha customers because of its Hydro-Stars. These star-shaped pimple patches are used as an acne treatment and an accessory. The business was on track to bring in about $90 million in revenue in 2024.