My First Million I went from $1/day to billionaire in 10 years... here's how
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Feb 5, 2025 
Nick Mowbray, founder of the billion-dollar toy company Zuru, shares his inspiring rags-to-riches journey. He recounts his early days selling DIY hot air balloons door-to-door and the hilarious McBroke moments while living frugally in China. Mowbray discusses the setbacks faced during the chaotic launch of a David Beckham-themed product and dives into Zuru's innovative projects, including ZuruTech. His story highlights the power of persistence, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of success through all odds.
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Early Sales Experience
- Nick Mowbray and his brother sold DIY hot air balloons door-to-door as kids.
- This experience taught them salesmanship and the importance of persistence.
China Factory
- Nick and his brother moved to China with little money and no connections.
- They set up a makeshift factory and faced legal challenges due to IP infringement.
IP Infringement
- Nick's company copied existing products, leading to lawsuits.
- They couldn't afford legal representation, so they wrote their own defense and got blackballed by Walmart.