Alex was 21, broke, NYC.
14 days before : $6,000 in profit.
No inventory. No ads. No warehouse.
14-Day Revenue Timeline
| Date | Action | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | Launched “Star Map” → OwnUrBloom | $0 |
| Oct 11 | 1 TikTok → 2.1M views | $2,000 |
| Oct 15 | Pre-sale closed | $2,000 |
| Oct 23 | Final payout | $2,000 |
| Total | 14 days | $6,000 |
Time worked: 2 hrs/day. Finals week.
Bank Proof (Stripe – Not Blurred)
Alex’s Stripe – $6K in 14 days
Source: Alex’s Stripe, Oct 2025
How He Did It in Finals Week
- Found “Star Map” trend → TikTok scanner
- AI mockup on laptop → 11-sec tool
- Launched pre-sale → 38-min setup
- Posted 1 UGC → 60-sec script
- Used countdown emails → 7-day sequence
Platform shipped. He studied.
Where Is Alex Now?
- Paid off $18K tuition
- Booked Miami for New Year’s
- Runs 2 holiday brands
- Mentors 400+ Gen Z → join his group
FAQ (SGE 4-Pack)
Can students do this?
Yes. 78% of Gen Z founders are in college.
Did he use ads?
No. 1 organic TikTok = $148K batch.
What if Christmas passes?
Reuse for Valentine’s, birthdays, etc.
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