193. How He Turned $500 Into a $100K Business Before 19

Zech Osburn decided the traditional college path wasn't for him and instead, chose the path of entrepreneurship to build something of his own. At just 18 years old, he turned a simple lawn care and power washing side hustle into a thriving six-figure business in only eight months. It’s a story that proves with a clear vision and a strong business mindset, you don’t need a huge budget to achieve incredible business growth.

So, how did he accomplish this so quickly? This amazing journey wasn't just luck; it was fueled by a smart strategy for business scaling. In this conversation with Ryan Atkinson and Zech shares the playbook behind his success, from his clever, low-cost marketing techniques to his simple philosophy of consistently reinvesting profits. If you're looking for an inspiring and practical guide to starting and scaling your own home service business, you'll love hearing Zech's story!

Resources:

Start Your Business Today: https://links.upflip.com/45NZT3e 

Connect with Zech : https://www.instagram.com/zechshustle/?hl=en 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Background
• 2:34 Why I Dropped Out of College Before Even Starting
• 4:14 Finding the Business Idea on TikTok
• 5:59 The First Steps: How to Launch with No Experience
• 6:13 The $500 Startup: All You Need to Get Going
• 7:25 My First Pricing Strategy: Charging $125 an Hour
• 11:17 Hitting $10,000 in Revenue in the First 30 Days
• 12:50 The Door Hanger Strategy with a 3% Conversion Rate
• 19:47 Why Young People Don't Get Into Unsexy Business
• 20:55 How I Cracked the Code on Facebook Ads
• 22:06 Type of Customers to Look to Get Consistent Cash Flows
• 23:21 Fan Blitz Questions
• 24:38 Ryan's Takeaways