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It all started with just $20, he told us.

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I hit up a local thrift store and found a few cool items some vintage clothes and small electronics.

I listed them oneBay and Facebook Marketplace.

With some decent photos and clear descriptions, they sold pretty quickly.

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That initial $20 turned into $60 after those first sales.

Stubbendeck added, I took that money, bought more stuff, and kept the cycle going.

Before I knew it, I had a steady stream of extra income.

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This initial investment helped me understand the market and the needs of other enthusiasts.

Today, he sells custom paddles through his company,101 Pickelball.

This helped me plan everything out in about an hour a week.

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I set it and forgot it, and I can do my real job during the week.

I very quickly started making write-home-about money and even had five-figure months.

He credits Canva with helping his business boom.

I use it for flyers, YouTube thumbnails, proposals, our media kit, and other content.

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Janice Costa has been a magazine editor for 30 years.

To help advertise, Costa thought outside the box and did something that grabbed attention.

Her dog wore the shirts everywhere, and the idea worked.

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