Millionaire former fast food worker gives advice to start-ups

A resident of the English city of Cambridge, who became a millionaire, spoke about his past and gave advice to aspiring businessmen. A related story appeared on The Mirror.

33-year-old Adam Frisby, who as the CEO of In The Style receives an annual salary of 198 thousand pounds (20.3 million rubles), recommended that young entrepreneurs in difficult times always believe in themselves .

“Do whatever you want in life. Never let anyone tell you that you cannot do something. You should always try to achieve your goal. I am proud to have created my business out of nothing, so never don’t doubt yourself, “he said.

According to the material, Frisbee dropped out of school at the age of 16 and took a job at a fast food restaurant Burger King. After some time, he had to quit due to the illness of his brother Peter (Peter): the boy lost his sight, which is why the hero of the material left for Cornwall to take care of him.

In 2013, a man noticed a shortage in the women’s clothing market and decided to open his own business. “At the time, I was a little naive, but I saw an opportunity to combine fashion and social media,” he explained. Frisbee invested one thousand pounds sterling (103 thousand rubles) in the development of his store, bought six dresses from a wholesaler and eventually sold them on social networks for three times more.

After a while, he was noticed by the English TV presenter Lauren Pope and offered to cooperate. Ultimately, the entrepreneur founded In The Style and was given the opportunity to design many collections of clothing and sign contracts with many celebrities.

In February, a former homeless man opened a business on Instagram and became a millionaire. As a child, 25-year-old Branden Condy from Virginia lived in poverty. According to him, once his mother was unexpectedly fired from her job, after which the family was given 12 hours to collect things and leave the house. For several years, Condi spent the night with friends or on the street.

/Media reports.