This Is What I Learned From My First Business, Which Went From Broke to $500,000 in Sales

Here’s how I overcame my position and started a thriving business as a 19-year-old college student. October 3, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was 19 and a broke college student at the University of Washington — so broke I had to drop out. I got a job, but still couldn’t pay my rent and basic expenses. Suddenly, I had an idea. It was simple, delicious and had the potential to earn me some much-needed extra income. Related: How to Start a Business With (Almost) No … Continue reading This Is What I Learned From My First Business, Which Went From Broke to $500,000 in Sales