I Dropped Out Of College To Grow My Side Hustle - Now It Brings In $327,000

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
  • Justis Pitt-Goodson, 26, is a proud entrepreneur who got his start making clothing in eighth grade. A tutor gave him a sewing machine, and he began creating bow ties for himself and his friends. He attended Rutgers University in New Jersey for two years before dropping out to focus on fashion. With the help of high school classmates, Kwaku Agyemang and Taha Shimou, Justis officially launched BrownMill Company in Newark in 2016, and five years later it was bringing in about $327,000 in sales.
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    I Dropped Out Of College To Grow My Side Hustle - Now It Brings In $327,000

КОМЕНТАРІ • 114

  • @FinancialShinanigan
    @FinancialShinanigan Рік тому +252

    I have more respect for entrepreneurs like Justis who make something of themselves that isn't relying on making video courses on how to sell video courses.

    • @juanlopez154
      @juanlopez154 Рік тому +5

      Yup, there's those that actually make money in a profession , then there are those that failed and sell courses instead. I'm sure there are a few that actually made it before deciding to start selling courses since it's such a good passive income, but the reality is most sell courses with no proven track record.

    • @Octopus_MTEF_MinEco_BU
      @Octopus_MTEF_MinEco_BU Рік тому +6

      Great point.
      I am not a fan of folks who sell courses. There is something about them that doesn't sit right with me.
      I am all in on those who build real stuff. They share their experience.

  • @sallyn5414
    @sallyn5414 Рік тому +128

    My mom works in Newark and remembers seeing you out with your bow ties as a kid. Big congrats on all your success! So inspiring to see

  • @wanjanjama
    @wanjanjama Рік тому +33

    This is so nice and inspiring to watch. I can't believe y'all made Masego's merch 😍😍 On another note, it's really heartwarming seeing successful black-owned businesses that are very active in improving the communities they reside in or are adjacent to. Whilst they understand the power of the black dollar, it's nice to see that they approach their entrepreneurial practices from a people-first, community-orientated, and empathetic, compassionate lens. Cheers to all you have accomplished and all the growth and continued impact yet to come!

  • @toomuch4em
    @toomuch4em Рік тому +11

    This is amazing and I love that he's putting money back into the community. I wish him much success.

  • @DebtDemolisherTV
    @DebtDemolisherTV Рік тому +40

    This was a great segment! My biggest takeaway from Justis in this message is “standardize your mornings.” 🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing his story and allowing Justis to be a source of inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs! #BeKind

  • @cierraStorybook
    @cierraStorybook Рік тому +16

    Hardworking, young men!! 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @livelystones7773
    @livelystones7773 Рік тому +23

    Love this!! ❤ Keep Building family!!!!!💪🏾💪🏾

  • @Feynasia
    @Feynasia Рік тому +8

    Definitely one of the best episodes I have seen. Great story behind the brand.

  • @MerrilDiniz
    @MerrilDiniz Рік тому +6

    Such a wonderful story. Appreciate his vision, creativity & humility. He is growing a brand that has amazing values & is giving back too 💕 sending love from India 🎉

  • @adonasbuhr2784
    @adonasbuhr2784 Рік тому +18

    The term "dropping out of college" does not apply to people equally to everybody. It's more so a term that describes those who fail out or leave before that happens.

  • @zettanganga8015
    @zettanganga8015 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow! This video just gave me life. I designed and sold face masks at the onset of COVID. I recently launched my Bow Ties business as my side hustle. This just gave me confirmation to level up and produce more Bow Ties ASAP!. Wishing your business much continued Success! #ONWARDS #WakandaForever ❤❤

  • @yasinm.3162
    @yasinm.3162 Рік тому +11

    This is so dope and inspiring! Shout out to Justis and the team. I'm gonna check out your site now and pick up some things. Keep grinding!

  • @LifestyleChangesTV
    @LifestyleChangesTV Рік тому +12

    Great story 👏

  • @porthospatel1683
    @porthospatel1683 3 місяці тому +1

    I like what he said. Growing too big can risk quality. Thats what a lot companies should understand

  • @Watchingstuffonehere
    @Watchingstuffonehere Рік тому +4

    Amazing work Ennica Jacob! What an amazing story that needs to be told !!!

  • @GabeItchess
    @GabeItchess Рік тому +2

    love side hustles like that ! that’s how i wanna grow my business god bless bro

  • @wealthwyzr
    @wealthwyzr Рік тому +8

    That’s amazing! 👏

  • @countessstevens63
    @countessstevens63 Рік тому +1

    Soo so so proud and happy for these black kings!

  • @gracedarealbarb
    @gracedarealbarb Рік тому +5

    What an inspiration! Well done! Black Excellence I've always wanted to start my own clothing brand but I don't know where to begin!

  • @HeatherSavonne
    @HeatherSavonne Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful story! Blessings to this company and I love what they do for the community!

  • @Acez21
    @Acez21 Рік тому +6

    Really cool! More power to you guys 🤙🏿

  • @kervinlouissaint7294
    @kervinlouissaint7294 Рік тому +3

    Great story, love seeing black people succeed in life.

  • @rhall5610
    @rhall5610 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed this feature! Wishing you and your company the very best!

  • @tynee2310
    @tynee2310 Рік тому +2

    This makes me so proud!!! #ThinkBigger

  • @ShrandaM
    @ShrandaM Рік тому

    Yes, Newark, NJ is in the house.🤲🏽💜

  • @janellemcleod
    @janellemcleod Рік тому +13

    Oh I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! So inspiring❤Thank you for showing / sharing!!! …and here I am (at the age 43) thinking I am too old to break out my sewing machine and create something great with my talent, my sewing skills, and my love for crafting😩My (old) a** need to get my sh!t together😢😒

    • @jehbya.agyeman1330
      @jehbya.agyeman1330 Рік тому +1

      THINKING THE SAME AT 43

    • @janellemcleod
      @janellemcleod Рік тому

      @@jehbya.agyeman1330 😢we 43 year olders need to get it together😒

    • @henriettemulumba4626
      @henriettemulumba4626 Рік тому +1

      Think of this God is STILL GIVING YOU BREATH TO LIVE use it to make a difference & it's NEVER LATE TO DO SOMETHING NEW 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @EtherealShawty1
      @EtherealShawty1 Рік тому

      You are not old! You are seasoned and full of life! 🤍💗✨🙏🏽

  • @nonrtv3212
    @nonrtv3212 Рік тому

    Hidden gem in Newark!!!! What up tho Justis?!? Congrats! I’ll be by to pick up my shirt and hoodie on Friday! Late night scrolling and I find a Brown Mill feature. ❤

  • @amsthe3rd
    @amsthe3rd Рік тому

    Delivery!! Where can we drop this LOVE off?
    Okay, we'll leave it right here lol.
    Congrats to him & his team. Mindset for success indeed!

  • @rahulanilthapa3737
    @rahulanilthapa3737 Рік тому

    Just love the vibe of this guy. More power to you!

  • @whatupdoemia
    @whatupdoemia Рік тому +2

    I would shop there just off of what he said regarding customer service. Always go where you feel appreciated.

  • @rhondavlogs
    @rhondavlogs Рік тому

    Your story is so inspiring. Many more blessings and success to come.!!Thank you for sharing.

  • @monekawatson4431
    @monekawatson4431 Рік тому

    Love this keep it up brothas. Praying for your mom

  • @teenytinytoons
    @teenytinytoons Рік тому

    Kids got a great head on his shoulders. Parents oughta be proud.

  • @abelcain945
    @abelcain945 Рік тому

    Biiiiiigggggg up. And much success. Nuff luv. This most definitely is a beautiful story. I will shop your store.

  • @vanessaandreatta9098
    @vanessaandreatta9098 Рік тому

    We don't want to grow' too big'. Love it and smart

  • @nicolerobinson6294
    @nicolerobinson6294 Рік тому

    Positively coming out the Bricks....Love It.

  • @orchid2407
    @orchid2407 Рік тому

    Nice, definitely going to come out and support!!💞💞

  • @lauraeustate7764
    @lauraeustate7764 Рік тому

    I love it! Deff purchasing some of your items

  • @moulin1995
    @moulin1995 Рік тому +1

    I really like the name. This can be as big as supreme or Off-white.

  • @dre.supreme
    @dre.supreme Рік тому

    Smart man. Most crucial thing he said... College is a RESOURCE. Use it as one or you will get used and abused financially.

  • @naslam8609
    @naslam8609 Рік тому

    He is so nice , so polite that im going to buy something!

  • @sanjitselvan5348
    @sanjitselvan5348 Рік тому

    You got great attitude that's gonna take you a long way. Best wishes

  • @TheAlfredPlatform
    @TheAlfredPlatform Рік тому +1

    Amazing story ❤️ ♥️

  • @roter13
    @roter13 Рік тому

    I hope he protects his energy and keeps a small circle. A lot of jealous people in this world.

  • @youtubeuser5253
    @youtubeuser5253 Рік тому

    Wow this is very good for you, well deserved!

  • @lucasjoao305
    @lucasjoao305 Рік тому

    Im inspired. This video help me to go forward.

  • @kamaliddinsattorov7493
    @kamaliddinsattorov7493 Рік тому

    good job, man!
    and Good luck!

  • @755hp
    @755hp Рік тому +2

    I’m proud of the courage of the younger generation to jump into entrepreneurship; sitting here wondering if I can jump in at age 34 now…

    • @jehbya.agyeman1330
      @jehbya.agyeman1330 Рік тому +1

      I agree. here wondering the same for me at 43. Never too late.

    • @itisim
      @itisim Рік тому

      Start with voo etf

  • @kellyiannone
    @kellyiannone Рік тому

    Great story and focus on community and customer service!

  • @ravensfan410
    @ravensfan410 Рік тому

    I'm gonna check out the online store!

  • @kingamar8780
    @kingamar8780 Рік тому +2

    Great example for Black Entrepreneurship 🎉

  • @Wheelztotheworld
    @Wheelztotheworld Рік тому

    this is very inspirational

  • @Oliver-qk3dp
    @Oliver-qk3dp Рік тому +1

    Inspiring 💪🏻👍🏻

  • @presidentanp
    @presidentanp Рік тому

    Shout out to Jerseyyyy !!

  • @BlackManTravels
    @BlackManTravels Рік тому +1

    Awesome 👍

  • @btimec5290
    @btimec5290 Рік тому

    Great story!!

  • @milagros417
    @milagros417 Рік тому

    Jersey 🐐’s !!

  • @StephsHealthMatters
    @StephsHealthMatters Рік тому +1

    I liked this one!

  • @fitforfreelance
    @fitforfreelance Рік тому

    This is so cool!

  • @reginaldbyrd612
    @reginaldbyrd612 Рік тому

    Keep up good work God bless

  • @punchybandu
    @punchybandu Рік тому

    Well done dude

  • @Whyineedahandle
    @Whyineedahandle Рік тому

    Love ❤ Luv this

  • @gracerealtygrp
    @gracerealtygrp Рік тому

    Love it!

  • @iamhassanelsaddique
    @iamhassanelsaddique Рік тому

    Dope!!

  • @camillewashington3672
    @camillewashington3672 Рік тому +4

    First one here whoop!

  • @seanmaxaugustin2497
    @seanmaxaugustin2497 Рік тому +1

    Reference frame 🎉

  • @hojaeyun6747
    @hojaeyun6747 Рік тому +4

    Lmao yeah I also dropped out of college and raked in some income and recently bought a house for an investment at the age of 25 :)

  • @jeffdorris5321
    @jeffdorris5321 Рік тому

    Lets go 💯

  • @hererra943
    @hererra943 Рік тому +16

    Despite the economic downturn,I'm so happy☺️. I have been earning $ 60,000 returns from my $10,000 investment every 14days.

    • @donnacarol4456
      @donnacarol4456 Рік тому +7

      This must be an investment with Mrs Linda Raschke

    • @kellyjoan3564
      @kellyjoan3564 Рік тому +3

      OMGGG 😲 wait a sec, you know Mrs Linda Raschke too, so amazing seeing others trade with the same woman I trade with, she have been a blessing to my life 🥰

    • @sharonrebecca3885
      @sharonrebecca3885 Рік тому +5

      Since I started my investment of $7,000 with Mrs Linda , I am now having $29,450 in my portfolio.

    • @beatrice5310
      @beatrice5310 Рік тому +4

      my portfolio has been going down the drain while I try trading myself 😞, I just don't know what I did wrong, please how can someone get to speak with Mrs Linda Raschke?

    • @carolynjanet1253
      @carolynjanet1253 Рік тому +3

      Please how much Is OK for a start?.. so I can know if I can do this, someone should give me an answer

  • @whohow1833
    @whohow1833 Рік тому

    attached subtitle and increase viewer so much.

  • @cyrellroberson9698
    @cyrellroberson9698 Рік тому

    Very very cool

  • @candyjamaican
    @candyjamaican Рік тому

    Marry that woman!!!

  • @cyrellroberson9698
    @cyrellroberson9698 Рік тому

    Was Jason the stylist for Gab and Dwayne?

  • @dinateresaserafimteresa7615
    @dinateresaserafimteresa7615 Рік тому +1

    Boa noite.

  • @whitneybrown4067
    @whitneybrown4067 Рік тому +2

    🔥🔥🔥👍….

  • @omarileedelegance
    @omarileedelegance Рік тому

    SHINE KING SHINE……EVERY BLESSING GOD HAS IN STORED FOR YOU. BE PREPARED TO RECEIVE IT……IN JESUS NAME….AMEN #perfection

  • @cwquick111
    @cwquick111 Рік тому +1

    It’s not a side hustle if it’s a job… stop making something that takes a lot of effort and time seem like a “hobby”

  • @MrNGTfan123
    @MrNGTfan123 Рік тому

    Sales is not profit what is your net on the 300k?

  • @nicholasali2182
    @nicholasali2182 Рік тому

    THE SUBSCRIPTION MODEL IS VERY CLEVER💯MONEY UP FRONT AND MERCHANDISE ON THE BACK END✌🏿❤🇨🇦JUST NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY HIS COLLEGE WAS PAID FOR🙏🏿

  • @Anticlockwisethinker
    @Anticlockwisethinker Рік тому

    Net profit?

  • @rutgers182
    @rutgers182 Рік тому

    his brand is today's FUBU

  • @karenmassey8354
    @karenmassey8354 Рік тому +2

    Why do young, successful men like this not marry their baby mamas? Why have kids if you’re not going to create a solid family environment for them?

  • @carlosfrancisco6627
    @carlosfrancisco6627 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this wonderful video..I have incurred so much losses trading on my own....I trade well on demo but I think the real market is manipulated.... Can anyone help me out or at least tell me what I'm doing wrong?

  • @robertbl7500
    @robertbl7500 Рік тому +1

    👋👍👍👏👏✌️!!

  • @fsoto2900
    @fsoto2900 Рік тому

    Cool business, but that Juneteenth stuff is lame.

  • @witness1013
    @witness1013 Рік тому +3

    This will last less than 5 years

    • @kevinb8881
      @kevinb8881 Рік тому +1

      I second that motion, he definitely should have finished college!!!

    • @dr.migueltorrezedd8651
      @dr.migueltorrezedd8651 Рік тому +1

      You never know. Someone could buy the company. Yeah, he should finish his degree. Try Target as a partner.

  • @witness1013
    @witness1013 Рік тому +2

    Bad move

  • @engineerinvestor
    @engineerinvestor Рік тому

    Good video, thanks 👍🏻 [USERNAME]