From CNBC Make It. Drawing inspiration from a doctoral thesis on infant brain development, Jessica Rolph and Roderick Morris co-founded Lovevery – a company specialized in stage-based children’s toys. After creating prototypes and entering in the subscription toy box market, the company brought in $226 million in revenue last year. Produced by: Raffi Paul Senior…
From CNBC Make It. In 2011, Justin McLeod was a Harvard grad student who wanted to solve his dating woes. He invested his own money to start Hinge, a dating platform the company says is "designed to be deleted." What started out as a small company that struggled to compete with now billion-dollar giants like…
From CNBC Make It. If Tony’s Chocolonely founder Teun van de Keuken had his way, he would’ve ended up behind bars long before he created his popular chocolate company. The crime? Fueling slavery by knowingly purchasing a chocolate bar made with illegal child labor. Nearly 20 years later, Tony’s Chocolonely is not only one of…
From CNBC Make It. When you’re saving for something that’s decades away, such as retirement, it’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough or that you’re falling behind without some context. Even if you’re not doing as well as you’d like, you may be doing better than most. Find out what financial planners say…
From CNBC Make It. After working in NYC for three years, Vienna Hintze, 29, decided to move to Los Angeles and start her own flower truck business. Here’s how she manages her business. This is an installment of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how they earn,…
From CNBC Make It. At 27, Ji Hye Kim quit her long-time job at a medical administration company to become a cheese monger at Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, MI. Eight years later, she opened her own Korean restaurant: Miss Kim. Ji Hye is now a James Beard Award semifinalist. In 2023, her restaurant brought…
From CNBC Make It. Inspired by a European travel guide gifted by her late father, 30-year-old Denae McGaha moved to Budapest, Hungary, with only $4000 saved, to teach in 2017. She credits this move with enabling her to live a comfortable lifestyle she couldn’t afford in the U.S. See how she lives. Check out Denae’s…
From CNBC Make It. Claudia Chee, 32, has a love for all things Costco, even furnishing her new apartment with Costco items. She earns about $7,000 a month as an influencer, as well as around $5,000 a month from her job as a piano teacher. Here’s her story: https://youtu.be/Qop4qP5Z3DQ
From CNBC Make It. Median CEO pay hit $16.3 million in 2023, or nearly 200 times the typical worker’s wages for the year, according to data analyzed for The Associated Press by Equilar. Read more for a list of the highest paid CEOs: https://cnb.cx/45e9he1
From CNBC Make It. Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte invested all of their life savings, plus more money from family and friends, to open a cafe called Maman in New York in 2014. Last year, Maman’s 34 locations brought in nearly $50 million. "It was one of the biggest financial risks we could ever take,"…
From CNBC Make It. Paul Lee, 28, moved to Bangkok, Thailand from NYC three years ago. He lives in a 650-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in the Thonglor neighborhood, which Paul says is "the SoHo of Bangkok." The apartment came furnished, and Paul has access to amenities, including a pool and a gym. Unlocked is a home…
From CNBC Make It. Partners Michael Cox, John Watson and his two sons purchased an abandoned baseball stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana for $1 — and spent roughly $13.8 million to convert it into apartments. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/YviiZlcfoR8
From CNBC Make It. Valerie Valcourt, 34, earns $30,000 a year as a pastry assistant in Tournon-sur-Rhône, a village in eastern France. She moved from the U.S. to France in 2022 to attend pastry school. Watch her story: https://youtu.be/0OfhCvzErtY
From CNBC Make It. During a visit to Spain, Andrew Benin discovered his passion for high-quality olive oil. He went on to found Graza, a single varietal olive oil, in 2022. Graza is projected to bring in $48.4 million in 2024. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/8tnkWrWztV0
From CNBC Make It. Claudia Chee, 32, has a love for all things Costco, even furnishing her new apartment with Costco items. She created the Instagram account @CostcoClaudia, where she models clothing and shares her experiences at Costco. She earns about $7,000 a month as an influencer, as well as around $5,000 a month from…
From CNBC Make It. Core Redevelopment, a Midwest developer group, renovated the former baseball stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana into a 138-unit luxury apartment building. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/YviiZlcfoR8
From CNBC Make It. Graham Cochrane lives in Tampa, Florida and works as a business coach who runs an online business. He teaches people how to make money off of their passions, turn their knowledge into income and sells online courses. He grew his business from earning $7,000 to $1 million in 8 years. Here’s…
From CNBC Make It. Sora Lee didn’t plan on going into tech after college. Here’s what she’s learned working at Netflix, Meta and TikTok, and how much money she’s made. This is an installment of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how they earn, spend and save…
From CNBC Make It. Jada Stratman, 25, lives in Culdesac, a car-free community in Arizona. She pays $1,472 a month in rent for her one-bedroom apartment and retail space to house her candle business. 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. With over 50 items on his daily to-do list, Jake Spotswood has his days planned out to a T — a necessity for a 25-year-old juggling a day job in strategy consulting with training for the 2024 Olympic trials. Here’s his advice for structuring your day when you have a busy…
From CNBC Make It. Jason McGowan is the co-founder and CEO of popular dessert chain Crumbl. He co-founded the brand with his wife’s cousin Sawyer Hemsley in 2017. The company has become one of the nation’s fastest growing food chains with over 980 locations scattered across the globe bringing in over $1 billion in annual…
From CNBC Make It. Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte invested all of their life savings, plus more money from family and friends, to open a cafe called Maman in New York in 2014. Last year, Maman’s 34 locations brought in nearly $50 million. "It was one of the biggest financial risks we could ever take,"…
From CNBC Make It. Jaclyn Westlake, 38, and Brian Westlake, 42, live in a 1960s aluminum trailer in Laguna Beach, CA. They purchased the 940-square-foot trailer for $212,000 in 2022. Unlocked is a home tour series focused on how much people across the globe spend on their housing, what they get for the money and…
From CNBC Make It. Liz Chick started making and selling art to get reprieve from her "windowless office" job. Now, she runs an art studio in Brooklyn and makes $5,500 per month. Watch her story: https://youtu.be/JDSn2MuZUJI
From CNBC Make It. Jessica and Eric Smith relocated from Kansas to Logroño, Spain in 2021 with about $45,000 in savings. Jessica was seven months pregnant when they made the move abroad, and two months later their son, Quinton, was born. Jessica and Eric have since found a way to live in Spain long-term by…
From CNBC Make It. Valerie Valcourt, 34, earns $30,000 a year as a pastry assistant in Tournon-sur-Rhône, a village in eastern France. She moved from the U.S. to France in 2022 to attend pastry school. This is an installment of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how…
From CNBC Make It. Darren Thedieck enlisted in the military at 18 and has diligently saved and invested ever since. He’s on track to retire in 8 years, after 20 years of service. So far, he’s saved over $500,000. Watch how he plans to retire early: https://youtu.be/gKB6Tds5oV0
From CNBC Make It. During a visit to Spain, Andrew Benin discovered his passion for high-quality olive oil. He went on to found Graza, a single varietal olive oil, in 2022. Graza is projected to bring in $48.4 million in 2024. Produced by: Zach Green Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark Additional Camera: Charlotte Morabito…
From CNBC Make It. Core Redevelopment, a Midwest developer group, renovated the former baseball stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana into a 138-unit luxury apartment building. The city of Indianapolis gave them the school for $1 and it cost about $14 million to renovate. Unlocked is a home tour series focused on how much people across the…
From CNBC Make It. Sneakerheads are finding New Balance sneakers as a must-have item. Here is how New Balance became a $5 billion brand: https://youtu.be/2865iB5CSGI
From CNBC Make It. Bruce Campbell, 73, lives in a Boeing 727 200-passenger jetliner that is 1,066 square feet. Learn more about his story here: https://youtu.be/eLo7GwiGdWE
From CNBC Make It. Paul Horowitz, Citi Field’s executive sous chef, acknowledged some customers might experience sticker shock when they first see the price of the sandwich, which features six ounces of Pat LaFrieda filet mignon and four ounces of lobster salad smothered in Monterey jack cheese, sautéed onions and beef au jus served on…
From CNBC Make It. Rachel Koggan, 34, lives above a mall in a one-bedroom apartment in Miami, Florida. She pays $4,150 a month in rent. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/6WhHSR6nmhc
From CNBC Make It. You may wonder how Max Gallo, 28, manages to get by on such a small income in one of the most expensive cities in the world. The truth is, he’s not too stressed about it yet. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/PtLjacVrdFc
From CNBC Make It. At 27, Ji Hye Kim quit her long-time job at a medical administration company to become a cheese monger at Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, MI. Eight years later, she opened her own Korean restaurant: Miss Kim. Ji Hye is now a James Beard Award semifinalist. In 2023, her restaurant brought…
From CNBC Make It. Negotiating your first salary doesn’t have to be scary. Read on for tips that can help you get a better offer: https://cnb.cx/3SAHkXW Want to land your dream job? Take CNBC’s new online course How to Ace Your Job Interview to learn what hiring managers really look for, body language techniques, what…
From CNBC Make It. Shawn Allard, 27, quit his job as a dental consultant and decided to buy two Arizona ice cream shops called Novel Ice Cream. In 2023, the business brought in $1.2 million in sales. Produced, Shot and Edited by: Mickey Todiwala Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos Animator: Gene Kim, Elham Ataeiazar Reporter: Ashton…
From CNBC Make It. Liz Chick started making and selling art to get reprieve from her "windowless office" job. Now, she runs an art studio in Brooklyn and makes $5,500 per month.
From CNBC Make It. Caroline Hesse, 32, is the founder and CEO of C. Hesse Cheese, a wholesale cheese distribution company in New York City. She sells cheese to restaurants, cheese shops, catering companies and direct to consumers. In 2023, her business brought in $400,000. Watch her full story: https://youtu.be/51w7gSHVqAc
From CNBC Make It. Want to make money off of work you’ve already done? You can use social media platforms like YouTube to generate passive income, according to entrepreneurs Ryan Hogue and Amy Landino. Here’s how. CNBC Make It launched a new digital course, which will teach you everything you need to know about earning…