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by brass_cannon 5461 days ago
Age 7: Lemonade stand

Age 9: Created a 'museum' in my bedroom comprised of all the interesting things I could collect (geodes, baseball cards, trophies, shark's teeth, etc.). I charged $.50 for admission.

Age 10: I made and sold various Origami pieces in school. Prices ranged from $.25 - $5. It became so busy and disruptive that at one point, the teacher instituted a classroom-wide ban on Origami.

Age 18: Created and sold hemp jewelry ranging from $15 - $50.

Age 25: Began freelancing graphic design / front end design. Made enough to live off of for about 18 months.

On my 27th birthday, I joined a profitable startup as the 10th employee. We're now very profitable, and have 33 employees.