From CNBC Make It. Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna’s ice cream company, Ample Hills Creamery, was a runaway success. A few years after they launched in Brooklyn, New York, they were endorsed by Oprah Winfrey and opened a shop at Walt Disney World. Then, in 2020, the company declared bankruptcy. Six months later, Smith and…
From CNBC Make It. Jae Byun, 31, lives with his parents in Orange County, California. He earns a six-figure income teaching high school and coaching basketball. Here’s how he spends his money. This is an installment of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how they earn, spend…
From CNBC Make It. Ben Van Leeuwen joins CNBC’s ‘Last Call’ to share more about his ice cream company. Learn more about Van Leeuwen here: https://youtu.be/_Ht1TuTnv9s
From CNBC Make It. Sean Audet, 30, lives in Winnipeg, Canada, and earns around $134,000 a year as a food photographer. Watch his story here: https://youtu.be/m56-QeTP5cg
From CNBC Make It. Pringles partnered with The Caviar Co. for a limited edition mash-up. The collab was born from a TikTok trend where users topped Pringles with a dollop of caviar.
From CNBC Make It. Betsy Sweeny, 30, bought a dilapidated 3-bedroom Victorian house for $16,500 in Wheeling, West Virginia in 2020. Then she secured a $100,000 construction loan and got straight to work. Unlocked is a home tour series focused on how much people across the globe spend on their housing, what they get for…
From CNBC Make It. Manhattan renters may have reached their “affordability threshold” in August, as median rents remained at a record high. More here: https://cnb.cx/46aiByP
From CNBC Make It. Apoorva Mehta shares that he launched many companies that failed before co-founding Instacart, the online grocery delivery startup that went public on Tuesday. More here: https://cnb.cx/48qVzFN
From CNBC Make It. With well over half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, many are struggling to meet some of their modest financial goals. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/TgVtXT5Mqj0
From CNBC Make It. Randy Roblero, 22, lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, and he’s on track to make $77,000 running his own business as a car detailer. Watch Randy’s story here: https://youtu.be/3YwqN6QrqJk
From CNBC Make It. Ethan Nguonly, 22, lives in Orange County, California and earns around $194,000 a year as a software engineer for Google. Learn more about Ethan here: https://youtu.be/vMyVjqjh6Fc
From CNBC Make It. Olipop has skyrocketed to prominence in the multibillion-dollar soda market with its healthy prebiotic soda. Leading the way to this success are the founders of Olipop, Ben Goodwin and David Lester. Learn how they turned a $100,000 investment into a multimillion-dollar soda company. Produced, Shot and Edited by: Lauren Shamo Senior…
From CNBC Make It. Hassam Sheikh, 33, lives in Orlando, Florida and earns around $250,000 a year working as an AI research scientist. He owns a 6-bedroom home, two cars, and plans to save over half of his salary. This is an installment of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the…
From CNBC Make It. You can secure a high-paying job with just about any college major, but if you are looking for a fields of study that produces highly paid graduates, here are some degrees that do so: https://cnb.cx/487NqWA
From CNBC Make It. On average, Americans in their 20s think they’ll need about $1.2 million to retire comfortably, according to a recent study. For more on how much a 21, 25, and 28-year-old would need to save to reach that goal: https://cnb.cx/43ZY935
From CNBC Make It. Sean Audet, 30, lives in Winnipeg, Canada, and earns around $134,000 a year as a food photographer. He has worked with over 200 clients, including McDonald’s and Campbell’s. Sean was a cook and chef for several years before transitioning to photography. This is an installment of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money…
From CNBC Make It. Google will let you know when the lowest prices for the trips are, compared with the average, and the cheapest dates to book between. Here’s how it works: https://cnb.cx/45r2Cwm
From CNBC Make It. After sending her youngest child to preschool, Fiona Afshar found creative fulfillment in cooking, especially in making homemade pasta. Five years later, Fiona now has over 475,000 followers on Instagram who watch her videos of making pasta. More here: https://youtu.be/oAmf1v1kEVY
From CNBC Make It. Artificial intelligence is the hot new skill on the job market, and even those who don’t work in tech could use it to open up a new world of job opportunities. Here are 3 ways to build AI skills: https://cnb.cx/3XZ1pJK
From CNBC Make It. Gabriella Carter, 22, lives debt-free in New York City after winning $2 million in scholarships to go to Princeton. Here is her advice on how you can turn your passion into a business: https://youtu.be/PDNlnJnIQR8
From CNBC Make It. Some women say they’ve had a date ask for his money back after they explained they didn’t want to go out again. More here: https://cnb.cx/3OZMImJ
From CNBC Make It. Sara Combs, 36, and Rich Combs, 37, quit full-time jobs and purchased an abandoned inn in Tucson, AZ for $615,000. Today, the six-suite inn is available to rent year-round and offers views of Saguaro National Park. Take a look inside: https://youtu.be/-0snx-liatk
From CNBC Make It. Starting as an Airbnb side hustle in 2019, Jamie was able to quit her full-time job and focus solely on property management. Today, the company is on track to bring in $3 million a year, and manages a portfolio of over 120 rental properties. More here: https://youtu.be/5vAek2UoYuo
From CNBC Make It. Ethan Nguonly, 22, lives in Orange County, California and earns around $194,000 a year as a software engineer for Google. He owns two homes and has over $115,000 invested. This is a Gen Z episode of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how…
From CNBC Make It. After being at the same job for 74 years, this 90-year-old is sharing her best advice for being happier at work. More here: https://cnb.cx/3DNaI6q
From CNBC Make It. Self-made millionaire Alan Corey says that copying these 5 habits from rich people helped him make his first $1 million. Read about the habits here: https://cnb.cx/45tiZbj
From CNBC Make It. Self-made millionaire Alan Corey says that copying these 5 habits from rich people helped him make his first $1 million. Read about the habits here: https://cnb.cx/45tiZbj
From CNBC Make It. Sheila Consaul, 65, bought an abandoned lighthouse for $71,000 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio and turned it into her summer home. Watch the full tour here: https://youtu.be/3jL6LlUL5wE
From CNBC Make It. Make It Marathon journeys to Atlanta, Santa Monica, and New York to connect with three individuals who live in small spaces to save big money. Alex Verhaeg, 23, lives in a tiny 95-square-foot apartment located in NYC’s East Village. He pays $1,100/month in rent. Alex believes he has a pretty good…
From CNBC Make It. Check out the top 5 U.S. cities that homebuyers want to move to. More here: https://cnb.cx/3QmdIht
From CNBC Make It. Over the past 15 years, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has grown from a single ice cream truck to a nationwide chain of scoop shops. Watch how they did it here: https://youtu.be/_Ht1TuTnv9s
From CNBC Make It. Sara Combs, 36, and Rich Combs, 37, quit full-time jobs as web designers to start The Joshua Tree House, a hospitality company, in 2015. Three years later, they purchased an abandoned inn in Tucson, AZ for $615,000. The couple took out a hard money loan and renovated the entire property into…
From CNBC Make It. After sending her youngest child to preschool, Fiona Afshar found creative fulfillment in cooking, especially in making homemade pasta. Five years later, at the age of 57, Fiona now has over 475,000 followers on Instagram who watch her videos of making pasta in a rainbow of vivid colors, shapes and patterns.…
From CNBC Make It. Eddie Nuñez left Lima, Peru at 14 years old for the United States and after 7 years of living in the country, was arrested by border patrol and placed in detention. Now a citizen, he and his wife earn $420,000 a year from various streams of income. More here: https://youtu.be/eqUvsnqgBY4
From CNBC Make It. Randy Roblero, 22, lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, and he’s on track to make $77,000 running his own business as a car detailer. Randy started cleaning cars as a side hustle when he was 18, but it wasn’t until he purchased the van in 2021 that he decided to become…
From CNBC Make It. Sheila Consaul, 65, bought an abandoned lighthouse for $71,000 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio and turned it into her summer home. The renovations began in the summer of 2012 and are almost complete. So far, Sheila has spent over $300,000 on renovating the lighthouse. Unlocked is a home tour series focused on…
From CNBC Make It. Kate Brunotts, 23, is a music producer living in Brooklyn, NY making $48,000 per year freelancing. Watch her story here: https://youtu.be/jj_NxTXxsvM
From CNBC Make It. Grace Torress spent $45,000 to become a wedding photographer—now she makes $177,000 per year. More here: https://youtu.be/KxQ5Irai-eA
From CNBC Make It. A video of an American Airlines pilot scolding his passengers during a pre-flight announcement went viral, with a Harvard expert hailing the pilot’s speech as an example of strong leadership. What do you think? More here: https://cnb.cx/3OG41sT
From CNBC Make It. Over the past 15 years, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has grown from a single ice cream truck to a nationwide chain of scoop shops. Leading this mission was none other than the co-founder and CEO, Ben Van Leeuwen, armed with a vision to completely shake up the ice cream industry with…
From CNBC Make It. These are the top 5 U.S. cities homebuyers are looking to leave. More here: https://cnb.cx/3QmdIht
From CNBC Make It. Amid the "tipflation" debate, where are consumers tipping the least, or skipping gratuity altogether? To find out, we asked people in New York City to share which services they never tip on. More here: https://cnb.cx/3Yrez2A
From CNBC Make It. Dan Defossey left his job at Apple and co-founded Pinche Gringo BBQ, where customers are served a uniquely American food in the heart of Mexico City. Today, he is the CEO of a group of barbecue restaurants that brought in over $9 million in 2022. More here: https://youtu.be/Zf_lZ3T_8yo
From CNBC Make It. Jamie Stark Inlow, 32, is the founder and CEO of property management and design company Be Still Getaways. Starting as an Airbnb side hustle in 2019, Jamie was able to quit her full-time job and focus solely on the business three years later. Today, the company is on track to bring…
From CNBC Make It. When her marriage of 18 years ended, Jen Gressett decided to downsize to a 520-square-foot tiny home that she built for $175,000. Watch her story here: https://youtu.be/GEILUoYH7KU
From CNBC Make It. "Tipflation" could be blamed on tablets or the post-pandemic economy — but consumers seem to be giving into the pressure and leaving more cash behind. We asked people in New York City to share where they always tip. More here: https://cnb.cx/476pcvl
From CNBC Make It. Not sure how to respond when someone is rude to you? Use this 3-word response, says Harvard-trained etiquette expert Sara Jane Ho. More here: https://cnb.cx/40GwiSS
From CNBC Make It. Janie Deegan went from being homeless to running a bakery that brought in $1.3 million in 2022. She joins CNBC’s "Last Call" to share her story. Learn more about Janie here: https://youtu.be/R0H-5et-F5w
From CNBC Make It. Have you ever wondered what living in a tiny house is like? CNBC Make It reporter Celia Fernandez booked a stay in the Nashville Tiny House, one of the most popular Airbnbs in Tennessee. More on her stay here: https://cnb.cx/3wCyX3K
From CNBC Make It. Mark Lemoine, 53, took a leap of faith in 2016 when he resigned from his government job to pursue his lifelong dream of owning a campground. Watch his story here: https://youtu.be/B08FbmwIjBU
From CNBC Make It. Doobie Duke Sims created Snow Milk, a Brooklyn-based streetwear brand in 2020. Watch his story here: https://youtu.be/RzySNjsCFZU
From CNBC Make It. There are many ways to go about selecting a job that pays well. ZipRecruiter recently looked at the average annual salaries in hundreds of U.S. cities. Here are the top 10: https://cnb.cx/3PSXCLW
From CNBC Make It. 36 year-old Cesar Villavicencio–better known by his stage name, "Pixie Aventura"–has been performing as a drag queen since his freshman year of college. He’s been able to build a full-time career performing as Pixie, making $70,000 last year through performances at clubs, weddings, and corporate events. Cesar says that while life…
From CNBC Make It. David Torres-Fuentes, 23, lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Jacquelyn, and they earn around $43,000 a year as professional clowns through their new business, Abrakadabra Events and other jobs. More here: https://youtu.be/98qyb-W-C5M
From CNBC Make It. Joshua Dat, 31, is the co-owner of Datz Deli in Queens, NY. The deli brought in $165,000 in May 2023 selling sandwiches and it’s on track to bring in $1.2 million in its first year. Its DatMacPatty sandwich, a Caribbean-style beef patty stuffed with homemade macaroni and cheese, has developed a…
From CNBC Make It. Even for ‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig, negotiating a salary isn’t always easy. The director explains how she hasn’t always been comfortable in salary negotiations. More here: https://cnb.cx/3KsnpaD
From CNBC Make It. Mark Lemoine and his wife Karla purchased the Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Campground located in southwest Michigan, which is now valued at an impressive $6 million. Watch their story here: https://youtu.be/B08FbmwIjBU
From CNBC Make It. Maxine Sharples bought a dilapidated 2-bedroom Victorian townhouse for $1 in Liverpool, UK in 2020. The home had been abandoned for 15 years and she spent nearly $74,000 renovating it. More here: https://youtu.be/E7-Qq-41M7Q
From CNBC Make It. Janie Deegan, 35, was homeless and battling addiction a decade ago. Now, she’s 10 years sober and the owner of Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods, a bakery that brought in over $1 million in 2022. More here: https://youtu.be/R0H-5et-F5w
From CNBC Make It. Dan Defossey, originally from Long Island, New York, moved to Mexico over a decade ago as an employee for Apple. It wasn’t long before he pivoted and co-founded Pinche Gringo BBQ, where customers are served a uniquely American food in the heart of Mexico City. Today, he is the CEO of…