He Turned $500 Into $10M

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In this episode I went into Karthik Shanadi's New York City apartment to get his story and strategies for building a $10M clothing empire. He's an absolute hustler and has built 4 ecommerce companies in the apparel industry, and he shares his advice on marketing, growing an online apparel company, and how to start a business today. Hope you guys enjoy!
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - All his businesses
3:10 - Finding the idea
4:20 - Building the business with a full time job
5:13 - How he stays motivated
6:35 - How he started the business (early days)
8:00 - Scariest moments
9:47 - Fulfillment and logistics
11:23 - How to build in saturated markets
12:11 - How to build a brand
13:17 - Marketing strategies
15:30 - 3 required skills for entrepreneurship
17:26 - How to start a business
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[@brandontsai4717]

this kid is the real deal. i like how humble he is even after all this success. great interview!

[@andreroberts2472]

You produce excellent value driven content. The fact that there is so many resources to get an online business started, with relatively very little capital is outstanding. Definitely will stay tuned for future content from you.

[@BizBob2]

Love starter story! Thank you for sharing it.

[@CoastyCody]

Super relatable, hope to see bigger success like you

[@vitorferreira3391]

Keep on men, giving you my congrats from Portugal, excellent content, excellent chat!!!

[@ItsAuntieKaren]

Love how punchy your videos are. You tell a tight story. Skillful editing Concise, quick, no fluff and superfluous nonsense -- only the info I need.

[@kpfutsal2609]

Great interview 👏🏼 love the hustle !

[@fullyleaded]

Of all these types of videos this one feels the most honest.

[@Mars-lf1pz]

Thanks for sharing!! 👍

[@samxia7008]

Wow i am so inspired from his story and character. A true grounded entrepreneur with humility.

[@prolificlife1710]

Keep these contents coming 💯

[@alexanderprokhorov9346]

nice!! Thank you for the content

[@anir3647]

GOOD LUCK BROTHER , YOU ARE DOING GREAT

[@peetgikeri5245]

Thanks pat for bringing on these stories.. ❤

[@LammyGaming]

Karthik is really well spoken and gets his ideas across clearly and concisely ! great video !

[@nisebiggs6572]

The benefits of starting young and sticking to it! Well done.

[@jiramtwentytwo]

Binge watched all your videos, excited to see the channel grow!

[@starterstory]

Thank you 🙏 Got some really good videos in the pipeline stay tuned!

[@user-wy6hk6wq3e]

Pat you've built something so amazing, thanks for starting Starter Story! My fav

[@Pholin7391]

Where’s the link of The Starter Stroy pat

[@maheshshanadi7772]

This is amazing insight and valuable information, especially for those who are on the same path.

[@starterstory]

Thanks Mahesh!

[@slick3529]

Subbed immediately since im having a feeling this channel is going get big!

[@thepoetsway]

I love the video keep posting starter story's

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This story telling is 🔥

[@zukk1838]

Quality production 💯🔥

[@Wheelztotheworld]

Great video keep it up

[@1mindset1]

Love the channel!

[@mehiarsammar6579]

finally a guy that actually tells what businesses he owns

[@starterstory]

I kno right...

[@user-iu7hh3yv5e]

Thanks man for making this video. It has a lot of information for anyone who wants to start their own clothing brand. I hope you'll continue to upload such good content videos ❤❤

[@guillaumebrdet]

Very nice video, Pat 👏 Looking forward to seeing more in this format!

[@starterstory]

Thanks Guillaume, what kind of content or startups do you want to see?

[@tomshott7826]

Good interview. Very inspiring.

[@starterstory]

Thanks Tom!

[@digitalbriann]

Appreciate your content as an entrepreneur myself.

[@realguruvn]

Amazing guy!!!!

[@Treyz16]

I enjoyed the interview

[@cristianflaminzeanu3317]

Great content ! 🔥🔥 These interviews are really good for getting valuable insights and also very motivational

[@starterstory]

Thank you! What do you wanna see more of?

[@cristianflaminzeanu3317]

@@starterstory exactly this type, with maybe not so popular brands and businesses, but real stories and insights about their way into the market,👍 thank you

[@starterstory]

@@cristianflaminzeanu3317 That's exactly what we're trying to do.

[@RedEyeification]

LOL.

[@kgal1298]

He started with $500, but he had the skills to build out multiple websites, supply chain, design of products and so forth without those skills you could easily end up spending 100s of thousands in acquiring those skills sets so I'm not sure it's always fair to put a number to starting a business because it's a bit of an illusion. It's not that someone doesn't work hard, but we're talking about years of acquiring the skills and connections to do that which for many is invaluable. I really do think these interviews should start with what the labor costs would be if they didn't do the labor themselves or at least go over those skill sets to do it and how they were acquired. My best guess is his partners have some of those skills because I'll be honest design is one of the harder areas I've ran into, but I've seen some people with amazing skills in design, but just kind of subpar organization skills so they usually do need a partner to get businesses like this started.

[@saifur4323]

The main reason for the title is to attract people to watch the video. It was the reason for why I and I am sure others clicked on the video, but I definitely agree with what you are saying, there is so much more to it.

[@TomikaKelly]

That's what I'm realizing with most of these interviews. They all seem like brilliant entrepreneurs who can teach a lot but realistically they all possess SOMETHING that the next person doesn't have that allows them to make the money they make.

[@donaldlyons17]

They don't want to tell the F*CKING TRUTH about what is needed. It might not get many views and what KZbinr do you see saying well it is impossible to do X for the majority of people unless it is a comparison video.....

[@calebplumleeoutdoors]

Also he said he started with $500, but his family owned 24 restaurants in India... and his family gave up everything "from a family perspective" to send him away... Sincerely wonder if he had lots of personal money and only put $500 in the business, but had the rest of life's expenses covered

[@donaldva]

Damn. Inspiring.

[@toddnfinley]

Starter story just may be the best in the game when it comes to real entrepreneurs, giving tactical insight and uncovering real numbers. Keep doing your thing! I appreciate you

[@starterstory]

Your comment made my day 😁 that's exactly what we're trying to do and it's dope to hear it back. Thanks for the support.

[@angelas8451]

That "real" in the statement is a game changer. Could not agree more ♥

[@wishboxretailinc8474]

great , keep going like your videos, These are real ones

[@starterstory]

Thank you!!

[@niccolosebastiancino1798]

Amazing content, keep it up!!!

[@starterstory]

Thank you!!

[@Worklood-oz1ln]

You really inspired me I want just things how this video blow up , Love from india❤

[@adamrocks529]

Love you are doing videos now Pat! 👍🏽🎥

[@starterstory]

Thanks! What do you want to see more of?

[@adamrocks529]

@@starterstory This is a good story but I'd like to see solo founders who are successful. Doesn't even have to huge revenue they just replaced a full-time income with a business.

[@ReignMediainc]

I like how Karthik waits for the interviewer to finish his questions before he proceeds to answer.

[@LearnCommercialRealEstate]

Good stuff

[@agenda3853]

So happy you are finally on YT, one of the most insightful websites for business owners that exists. Tired of these "buy my course on how to get rich" bullshit. Actual stories, from real businesses.

[@starterstory]

Thank you 🙏 this is exactly what we're doing

[@reclusivegamer3609]

Those paid courses are what makes THEM rich, not you

[@junileejoenes2175]

Exactly like jt hustles

[@United_Wings]

Amazing ❤

[@eugeniocg3079]

this is the best 🤝🤝🤝

[@afeefkhateeb]

nice video!!!!

[@ConklinOfficial]

Love your content!

[@starterstory]

Appreciate that. What do you like about it?

[@hassanayo6368]

Your content is great, it inspires me for sure, Keep up the good work.

[@starterstory]

I appreciate that! More to come :)

[@jeremyp3589]

This is just another form of free advertising. Genius way to build more awareness.

[@jayeagans5097]

I ran a food trailer and worked full time at Amazon. I remember working for 24 hours straight... hard work pays off...

[@itsorcus649]

damn quality content, keep it up

[@starterstory]

Thanks!! Much more on the way.

[@LouiDVisuals]

Just found your channel, great stuff so far! :D love these types of come up stories

[@starterstory]

Thank you, we got a ton more coming!

[@corrinvestors3303]

This guy is a genius

[@abdeljalil6642]

Awesome content

[@starterstory]

Thank you :)

[@mrshaunling]

How smart and hard work

[@vibrantlife8888]

Very interesting

[@franzpants6655]

subscribed!

[@ww82417]

Looks like 50 West in NYC? Lived right next to that building for years, sick location.

[@himanshubharti5103]

Hey fam. Blessed to be here 🙏 btw i came through IG 😁

[@8305ss]

Dude! How many restaurants did his family have? In the beginning he made it sound like he was coming from a poor income family that sacrificed their lives to have him and his siblings have a better life. Not true. Be truthful on how you started the business.

[@user-zr2yc8xk7p]

People are too concerned with if successful people really started from nothing before they’re willing to listen. It’s foolish and prevents you from gaining valuable knowledge. Everyone has their own “built in” advantages and disadvantages in life. Whether it be circumstance, health, ability, that’s why we’re human. The point is thousands of people make something of themselves against impossible odds, and some make it when they had a seemingly “comfortable” life all along. Success is success, and we should learn from it. His family may have done okay for themselves, but we don’t know the demons this man and his family struggled with. Money or being okay financially does not mean you don’t have problems or that success is guaranteed.

[@aymenayech1856]

​@@user-zr2yc8xk7pwell said , but it still true that if you have money from the beginning it makes things easier

[@karthikshanadi7203]

We have multiple Indian restaraunts, but coming over to the us as an immigrant, my parents didn’t have formal degrees, they worked blue collar jobs, and even two jobs at a time. I was also on free and reduced lunch all through grade school.

[@xavieroneill]

​​@@karthikshanadi7203reduced lunches, legit man. I'm from NYC, was on reduced lunches steeped in poverty as well. Without aid of parents through.

[@saidtoumicanadian7761]

Amazing

[@corrinvestors3303]

And works super hard god bless

[@MrKennykyle1]

might be one of the best channels i found

[@starterstory]

Thanks 👍❤

[@CleanThingsSolutions]

Very nice video

[@dalitsoandrekamwendo9567]

Didn’t even think twice about subscribing, the channel resonates highly with where i am right now and what i want to do, can learn so much from these interviews

[@starterstory]

Where are you at now / what do you want to do??

[@dalitsoandrekamwendo9567]

@@starterstoryi am running a small business, but have major plans for more businesses. And i can use inspiration from fellow entrepreneurs

[@user-ys9ge7kb7g]

I want to get involved in businesses like that.

[@Skarrios]

Nice video

[@daryllang4430]

Living in NYC while starting - it’s crazy expensive and yet he did it

[@nerococaine]

How can you only have 1380 subscribers?? Your content is 🔥

[@starterstory]

Thank you!! What do you like about it?

[@mubarak1831]

I love itt❤

[@trollwarlord4556]

your channel is going to get big, people like to listen success stories, it's so tiring to see and hear bad news all around

[@starterstory]

What do you mean?

[@shadowemperor7837]

Your going to boom soon

[@starterstory]

Thank you!!

[@llallib8804]

bro your editing is amazing , is this your first youtube channel???

[@starterstory]

Yup 😁 Come along for the ride :)

[@llallib8804]

how did you lernd it ? is there something special that you did to reach such a level?

[@JPGSMEDIA]

Dude do you edit these Videos yourself? Really sick Another question, are you in need of a video editor

[@AcesizOfficial]

legend

[@beybladeknights1223]

Subbed

[@jjmstudios]

I want to work for this guy

[@hitmanhart22]

I'm amazed at how this guy went through the process

[@average312]

Karthick a tamil guy from india . Great work anna.

[@pranavtripathi791]

Isn't he a kanada guy?

[@Comedy_Crow]

Discovering your Channel

[@donutrangerr]

I'm just mind blown how he can manage all that information in that head. It's definitely something I need to learn from

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[@guifawksian6261]

Also in any business your almost absolutely lucky to break-even in the 1st 2-3 years for all the expenses, costs, and fees generated for starting a business, the operations of a business is to extinguish all of your liabilities, so it outweighs your costs. (That is a fact.)

[@donaldlyons17]

Yep your not lying either..... I know at leas one millionaire that had their first business fail. And they have the ability to run a business which is not talked about a bunch......

[@jordanislandwebdesign]

I'm going to be on Starter Story one day!

[@starterstory]

LFG

[@rabihaze9169]

Nice content! Few years back i was assistant to a wealthy pen artist and within the short period i worked with him i observed that he had quite a chunk of invp everywhere, stocks, crypto, dividend investing to name a few, so he had revenues coming in from all angles. And in a year his worth doubled. With this i learned that the rich stay rich by investing.

[@sammiller01]

i agree with this but the problem now is getting to make the right investments, Lots of people tend to lose their money while investing thereby making them lose interest and also end up discouraging other individuals around them.

[@morrisjohnson2544]

I think the major challenges investors face may range from controlling impulsiveness to the frail of compulsion. Most newbies and would-be investors often undermine and most often neglect the importance of technical analysis with regards to investing. Technical analysis overly predicts the movement of asset prices regardless of what is happening in the wider or broader market. Essentially, the process involves studying the paths of a particular asset movement in the past so as to establish a sustainable pattern that can be used to predict future movements or better still get an investment advisor who'd guide you and help you manage your portfolio just like my boss back then, He was working with an IA Shana Heckel and i would bet he still does. I can boldly recommend him because i've witnessed his performance first hand. he's the real deal.

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How can I get across to her?

[@rufuslorenzo4092]

i've come across her on a cnbc broadcast

[@morrisjohnson2544]

you can communicate with her on tel'gram

[@alexanderperez-gutierrez1562]

Best boss

[@bchomekitchen2853]

It is working

[@ishandinuka590]

Great

[@nahanikiro9147]

Big up

[@ashachoudhary7409]

I don't know why did I read the title as he turned 500 million into 10 million 😂 And I was like what 😂

[@starterstory]

Lmao! Only Michael Scott could do that.

[@user-hx2py6me6f]

The way the video just ended abruptly threw me off. Nice intro but you gotta get an outro buddy

[@kartiksuryawanshi4035]

In India having 24 restaurants comes under top 2%. I can assure he doesn’t have any humble beginning. But I appreciate the determination and consistency.

[@newenso2780]

Same thought, can't take away from his hard work but his family was already at the top.

[@gusstavo48]

Sick

[@teenytinytoons]

This is just a fancy way to say that you make swag

[@farnio]

You guys realize all these "stories" are fake and used as fodder for these clickbait videos. Right?....

[@yadayadayehayeha]

those merch are great quality with excellent print and design. The white theme apartment he lives in gives him further great clarity, calmness and stillness that he continued to build on his inner character.

[@happytreefriends9976]

Had this idea in college and I literally was just too lazy to execute. Feels bad mane

[@Cripsandbloodsaresellouts]

You could still do it mane

[@ai_dividend_daily_1]

nice

[@Billionaireben]

5:25 "I was born in Bangalore when I was 7 years old." I want what he's smoking!

[@ChristophWalks]

This guy speaks like an execute but in a super chill casual way 👌🏼

[@guifawksian6261]

Nevertheless, hats off to him for all his journey to success.