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Sebastian Marquez, 28, earns a salary of $57,500 as a financial advisor at a bank in Canada. His wife, Julia, works as a registered nurse and earns $64,500. Although they’ve never had a six-figure income, they’ve managed to build a net worth of $1 million. See how they did it: https://cnb.cx/4hUHYvL
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Sebastian Marquez, 28, earns a salary of $57,500 as a financial advisor at a bank in Canada. His wife, Julia, works as a registered nurse and earns $64,500. Although they’ve never had a six-figure income, they’ve managed to build a net worth of $1 million. See how they did it: https://cnb.cx/4hUHYvL
Zach Yadegari, 18, is the co-founder and CEO of Cal AI, a calorie-tracking mobile app that uses AI to analyze photos of food. The app launched in May 2024 and has been downloaded 8.3 million times as of July 2025.
Here's how he built his company into what it is today: https://cnb.cx/3LzvcGQ
Here's how he built his company into what it is today: https://cnb.cx/3LzvcGQ
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Zach Yadegari, 18, is the co-founder and CEO of Cal AI, a calorie-tracking mobile app that uses AI to analyze photos of food. The app launched in May 2024 and has been downloaded 8.3 million times as of July 2025.
Here's how he built his company into what it is today: https://cnb.cx/3LzvcGQ
Here's how he built his company into what it is today: https://cnb.cx/3LzvcGQ
For millions of Americans, it is an uncertain time.
To cope with the anxiety that may come with that uncertainty, there’s a mindset shift people can make, says author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra.
To cope with the anxiety that may come with that uncertainty, there’s a mindset shift people can make, says author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra.
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
For millions of Americans, it is an uncertain time.
To cope with the anxiety that may come with that uncertainty, there’s a mindset shift people can make, says author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra.
To cope with the anxiety that may come with that uncertainty, there’s a mindset shift people can make, says author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra.
Dr. Sidrah Nisar was both excited and overwhelmed to land a $125,000 salary right out of veterinary school in 2019. Little did she know, she would soon be more than doubling that annual income by switching from full-time positions to contract work as a relief vet. https://cnb.cx/4nDO4BJ
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Dr. Sidrah Nisar was both excited and overwhelmed to land a $125,000 salary right out of veterinary school in 2019. Little did she know, she would soon be more than doubling that annual income by switching from full-time positions to contract work as a relief vet. https://cnb.cx/4nDO4BJ
Louisa Serene Schneider, 48, saw something broken in the ear piercing industry — and decided to fix it. In 2017, she left her Wall Street job to build Rowan.
In 2024, Rowan brought in over $70 million in revenue and says it is on track to bring in $150 million in 2025. https://cnb.cx/3LIe9lS
In 2024, Rowan brought in over $70 million in revenue and says it is on track to bring in $150 million in 2025. https://cnb.cx/3LIe9lS
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Louisa Serene Schneider, 48, saw something broken in the ear piercing industry — and decided to fix it. In 2017, she left her Wall Street job to build Rowan.
In 2024, Rowan brought in over $70 million in revenue and says it is on track to bring in $150 million in 2025. https://cnb.cx/3LIe9lS
In 2024, Rowan brought in over $70 million in revenue and says it is on track to bring in $150 million in 2025. https://cnb.cx/3LIe9lS
How do you know when you’ve “made it?”
CNBC Make It asked Auli’I Cravalho, Austin Maguire, and Zaya Perysian how they define “making it” at ZCON, a Gen Z-focused conference from United Talent Agency (UTA). Here’s what they said.
CNBC Make It asked Auli’I Cravalho, Austin Maguire, and Zaya Perysian how they define “making it” at ZCON, a Gen Z-focused conference from United Talent Agency (UTA). Here’s what they said.
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
How do you know when you’ve “made it?”
CNBC Make It asked Auli’I Cravalho, Austin Maguire, and Zaya Perysian how they define “making it” at ZCON, a Gen Z-focused conference from United Talent Agency (UTA). Here’s what they said.
CNBC Make It asked Auli’I Cravalho, Austin Maguire, and Zaya Perysian how they define “making it” at ZCON, a Gen Z-focused conference from United Talent Agency (UTA). Here’s what they said.
Neil Hershman is the CEO and majority owner of 16 Handles’ franchise operation, as well as the owner of six individual locations. His advice for others looking to run their own businesses: You don’t have to be an expert to jump into a new venture. https://cnb.cx/47j2HEA
October 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Neil Hershman is the CEO and majority owner of 16 Handles’ franchise operation, as well as the owner of six individual locations. His advice for others looking to run their own businesses: You don’t have to be an expert to jump into a new venture. https://cnb.cx/47j2HEA
Jacob Anson, 31, quit his job in 2021 and started Brazen Bagels with a $3,000 cash advance on a credit card. The bagel shop — which now operates in a space inside a car dealership — currently brings in $200K per year in revenue, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. https://cnb.cx/4hAFhPQ
October 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Jacob Anson, 31, quit his job in 2021 and started Brazen Bagels with a $3,000 cash advance on a credit card. The bagel shop — which now operates in a space inside a car dealership — currently brings in $200K per year in revenue, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. https://cnb.cx/4hAFhPQ
Money Singh, 38, immigrated to San Francisco from India in 2006. After working 80 to 90 hours per week as a taxi driver, he says, he built a taxi company and a 3-location barbershop chain called Dandies Barbershop & Beard Stylist — each bringing in over $1 million in 2024. https://cnb.cx/43pNT5S
October 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Money Singh, 38, immigrated to San Francisco from India in 2006. After working 80 to 90 hours per week as a taxi driver, he says, he built a taxi company and a 3-location barbershop chain called Dandies Barbershop & Beard Stylist — each bringing in over $1 million in 2024. https://cnb.cx/43pNT5S
Roland Salvato and Malana Moberg bought a chateau in France for $835,000 and have spent over $300,000 renovating the property.
The idea to start a bed and breakfast didn’t come from a desire to make money. Instead, Salvato and Moberg were looking for a challenge to take on in their next chapter.
The idea to start a bed and breakfast didn’t come from a desire to make money. Instead, Salvato and Moberg were looking for a challenge to take on in their next chapter.
October 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Roland Salvato and Malana Moberg bought a chateau in France for $835,000 and have spent over $300,000 renovating the property.
The idea to start a bed and breakfast didn’t come from a desire to make money. Instead, Salvato and Moberg were looking for a challenge to take on in their next chapter.
The idea to start a bed and breakfast didn’t come from a desire to make money. Instead, Salvato and Moberg were looking for a challenge to take on in their next chapter.