Part Three

To begin talking about how I became an entrepreneur, I needed to go back in time a bit and show you how my foundation was laid. My foundation. Only then will everything make sense later on. In the next posts…

I've already mentioned that my first business was in the candy business, selling candy to children in my grandmother's neighborhood. I want to tell you that my second venture was in the entertainment industry. When I was 16, some friends and I organized a pool party.

We gathered three friends and some acquaintances to promote it. At the time, Facebook events were used. The formula was simple: we had an open bar. And, snacks were sold as part of the party.

Men paid a higher price for tickets. Women were allowed off until a certain time. Afterward, we charged half the price of the men's tickets. The formula was perfect. It filled the place with women and attracted the attention of the men who paid for their tickets.

Drinks were free, appetizers were sparse, and the pool served as a distraction and icebreaker. We had expenses like space rental, supplies, staff, and a DJ. After that, the rest was profit. Split between three people.

I remember that in one day, I earned half my month's salary. And, get this, it was split between three partners. Imagine that alone...

It's worth mentioning that this was only possible because we saved money from our salaries. We saved 10% or more every month; at the time, we didn't have credit cards. We also had plenty of contacts with people who could help us with tasks and find the people, products, or services we needed to make the business happen.

Not bad for three 16-year-old kids from public schools and lower-middle-class families. Tomorrow, I'll tell you how I climbed the party ladder to the top.

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