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Man Turns 600-Sq-Ft Apartment Plant Business Into Million-Dollar Venture in Six Years

Brandon Hurst began his journey into plant selling in 2020 as a side project to boost his income. What started as a small venture has blossomed into a thriving family enterprise, with annual sales surpassing 100,000 plants. Leveraging social media, he incorporated livestream auctions that dramatically boosted profits. Now operating…

The Times of India · Oct 31

A Los Angeles man who lost his job during Covid built a multimillion-dollar plant business from his apartment

After losing his job during the Covid-19 pandemic, Los Angeles resident Brandon Hurst began selling plants from his apartment to make ends meet. What started as a small side hustle grew into a multimillion-dollar business, powered by TikTok Shop livestreams, loyal customers and an unusual auction model. Today, his plant…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

TikTok could be banned in the US in days. Creators are left in limbo

The fate of TikTok is keeping creators and small business owners in anxious limbo as they await a decision from the Supreme Court that could upheld their livelihoods

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025