My First Million $1M By 19, $100M+ By 35 -- Here's How He Did It
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Jan 26, 2022 Val Katayev, a serial entrepreneur excelling in ringtones and jewelry, shares his fascinating journey from youthful viral fame to making millions. Hear how he launched his ringtone business and now dives into the jewelry industry. Val opens up about the trials of balancing college and entrepreneurship, the importance of adaptability in digital marketing, and the fierce resourcefulness that fuels his success. He offers insights on the evolving landscape of business and the need for innovation at every turn.
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PSX Extreme
- Val Katayev's first business was a PlayStation fan website called PSX Extreme in the late 90s.
- It made $5,000/month, teaching him valuable lessons about search marketing and revenue generation.
$30M Affiliate Marketing
- At 19, Val built a one-person affiliate marketing business leveraging paid search.
- In a few years, it generated over $30 million in profit, exploiting supply-demand dynamics.
College and Business
- While running a multi-million dollar business, Val attended Baruch College for finance due to family pressure.
- His poor GPA reflected his focus on his business rather than academics.