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Money Singh, 38, immigrated from Punjab to Northern California in 2006. After working 80–90 hours a week as a taxi driver earning $6 an hour, he built a taxi company and a three-location barbershop chain—both grossing just over $1 million in 2024.

Produced & Edited by: Zach Green
Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Camera: Lucas Mullikin
Animator: Christina Locopo
Reporter: Sophie Caldwell
Additional Footage: Money Singh, Getty Images

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I Went From Cab Driver To Bringing In $2 Million/Year As An Entrepreneur