Living On $46K A Year In Denver | Millennial Money

Alejandro Flores-Muñoz is a full-time entrepreneur living in Denver, Colorado. He runs a poke food truck and does speaking engagements on the side. Plus, he has two side businesses: one selling sunglasses and one selling buttons. He didn’t always dream of being an entrepreneur, especially since he saw his mother struggle to make ends meet when he was growing up. Flores-Muñoz came to the United States with his mother and younger brother in 1997. He was 7 years old when they moved from his hometown in Guadalajara, Mexico to Santa Ana, California.
This is an installment of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which profiles people around the world and details how they earn, spend and save their money.
Read more about his budget breakdown here: cnb.cx/3ia2TKY
In order to support her kids, “my mom has always had a side hustle,” Flores-Muñoz tells CNBC Make It. “When I was younger, I sometimes felt a little bit embarrassed of the work that my mom was doing. To me, all of that felt like we were doing it out of necessity, and it really didn’t click when I was younger that it was actually an entrepreneurial spirit that lived in my mom.”
Looking back, he realizes that much of his success in business today is thanks to her: “By her trying to survive, she was teaching me entrepreneurship traits.”
Ultimately, Flores-Muñoz sees entrepreneurship as a path to wealth, which is why he’s fine making a little bit less right now. While it can be difficult to move up the corporate ladder at a more standard 9-to-5 and negotiate raises, “I don’t see a cap with entrepreneurship.”
He pays himself a salary of $40,000 a year, but expects to make closer to $46,000 in 2020, thanks to side gigs. He gives talks at colleges and universities about how to start a business and turn a side hustle into a “main hustle.”
He also runs a sunglasses business, which he started in 2012 and is planning to pass on to his younger brother, and a button business, which he started during the 2017 Women’s March. He made custom buttons with messages like “Women’s rights are people’s rights” and sold them at various marches across the country. He made about $7,000 in profit, which he used to invest in the food truck. He still sells activism buttons at large political events once or twice a year, most recently in January 2020, when he sold them at a women’s march and turned a profit of $2,000.
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Living On $46K A Year In Denver | Millennial Money

[@CNBCMakeIt]

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[@dontworry102]

bring better people from Graham to react tl

[@ALXSSA]

Yes, I've finally found the application!

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Thank you for highlighting the #UndocuHustle

[@MikeDamazo]

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[@dabfyx]

I lose half of my income to my student loans.

I like these way way way more than the "I make 100k and I am doing everything right" Average income is 50k. I wanna how people make that work

[@edb484]

Yes these are always so much better. I hope they keep it with this format

[@markb.9910]

$50k for 1 person? My annual income is 28k 😪

[@sabrini13]

@@markb.9910 I always had an income below $25k and believed $35k would have been so much easier. And while it has, I'm seeing more and more that it still isn't enough.* I have low debt (~$6k in student loans) compared to the average. But my basic expenses hardly allow to make extra payments while contributing to savings/emergency funds at the same time. But i guess that can also depend on where one lives 🤷🏽 *edited, mybad.

[@isiahgomez6860]

Lol just look at your life it’s just the same as anybody else making what you make 🤣... this guy pays himself.... you don’t

[@jrudder100]

THANK YOU!

[@CristianLanda]

Just visited his poké business. Staff was friendly and food was great. Definitely will be coming back :)

[@yorymoncada9169]

Is it on Sheridan and Mississippi?

[@CristianLanda]

@@yorymoncada9169 yep yep

[@rosez4eva]

I’ll have to go next time in in Denver!

[@ajsuflena156]

That’s nice supporting him

[@danbam465]

is his business lgbtq friendly? my GF was heavily misgenderd while there

[@fluffyfish5]

Love this!! More of this type of profiles please. Can’t relate to $100k - $200k plus annual salaries all the time!

[@laurenilysemusic]

Right! I don't even like to watch those because they're just so unrelatable!

[@clownanaround7996]

But it gives ppl ideas to try to get a job in a certain industry because of the money.

[@asadb1990]

well he just pays himself little. this doesn't equate to how he still has a business. this dude in reality is making $150k per year. he is just living poor. he can expense everything through the business.

[@Hieubui168]

I’m on the opposite side. I like watching those because that’s where I wanna be. I need to relate to similar people to feel better about myself. Just my 2 cent.

[@Hieubui168]

*Dont need to relate

[@randomguy4989]

These 'normal' salaries are always a breath of fresh air. 50% of all full time workers in the US earned 34k or less (Bureau of Labour Statistics, 2018), yet most of these videos are people earning 200k, 100k, 500k, etc as if that was a typical wage. It is nice to have more regular people with regular incomes instead to show how things are for most.

[@rosez4eva]

Yes but it varies by city and cost of living. In Denver I think the average salary is closer to 50k.

[@randomguy4989]

​@Luís Andrade Well, if you are going to attack the statistic you have to provide a source, otherwise it becomes an exercise in futility. I strongly suspect you looked mistakenly up household income instead, which is 62k (and it accounts for everyone in the household, which can be multiple people). As of 2019, the listed median personal income is 34k. Source: US Census Bureau (which is an official governmental body) www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/SEX255219

[@randomguy4989]

@Luís Andrade Average is not median. The difference is how it is calculated. If you have 10 people in a street and 1 earns 1 million and 9 earn 0 then the average would be 100k even if 90% of that street doesnt earn that. For salaries it is better to use use median wages, as high income earners cause severe discrepancies. Regarding the data, it is also important to provide sources. The 34k median wage for income is based on the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Also make sure that you are verifying personal income and not household income, as that includes everyone inside a house and that can be multiple workers at once.

[@randomguy4989]

@Luís Andrade How off I am? I? Smh, you still did not understand the concept of what a source is and why it is important to cite sources. I didn't say anything, it is the census website of the US government that did that. www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/SEX255219 www.census.gov If you have a problem with the data, go petition a letter against the employees which came up with that. It is not the discussion how much certain groups win, but what 50% of the population earns, that is everything, including non-graduate people and minimum job workers and low income workers as well. If you still think I am the one making these ups, then I am sorry but you don't understand what a source is or how very basic statistic analysis is done. I wish you everything well, but this discussion is no longer constructive.

[@randomguy4989]

@Luís Andrade "It's not like you cited any sources" Yeah man, besides being a hypocrite (because you actually did not) it seems you are also quite disrespectful with your alabama farm remarks. You sir, are very ignorant and I tried to maintain a reasonable conversation with you, of which you unfortunately don't seem able, willing or honest enough. Either way, I unironically wish you a nice day and recommend you to change your attitude, else you will never improve yourself. I am out.

[@namastemcl]

He learned a lot from his Momma. They are both to be respected for their entrepreneurial spirit. We need more people like this in our country. Well done sir.

[@leilashaban8032]

Finally someone I can relate to, more profiles of people in this salary range please 👌🏼

[@asadb1990]

his salary range is off. its like a ceo who says he doesn't pay himself a salary all the while using the company card to pay bills.

[@kevinjohnstone2911]

Phantom Warrior that’s for tax purposes

[@normapalmagarcia9485]

THANK YOU CNBC MAKE IT for finally interviewing someone from our Latino Immigrant community! I love how realistic his expenses are and especially loved the laundry expense. So many of these videos showcase a lot of privilege just within the expenses a person has. The reality is that not many of us have in-home washers and dryers. Felicidades Alejandro por todo tus logros y por ser chamba! Sigue adelante siempre! 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Norma Palma Garcia thanks Norma 🤙🏾

[@edb484]

UndocuHustle Show I love your story man. Keep it up

[@mangoh69]

Those other people don’t have privilege, they’ve just outworked you. No one’s stopping you from gaining the qualifications needed for a 6 figure job other than your victim mindset.

[@jgtv6269]

Alejandro awesome story u have brother keep up the good work and setting a great example within our community! I am on the other side of the Rockies here in Western Colorado reach out if u ever want to visit bro!

[@ivettef7755]

@@mangoh69 you can tell you don't like hispanics by your comment lol.

[@malik48247]

If you live in Denver, find and support his business!!

[@erin8133]

Definitely going to Stoke's Poke whenever I visit Denver and support him! That food looks amazing!

[@samuelcarrillo6348]

Make America great again Send him back to his country

[@Calvin_Chen]

@@samuelcarrillo6348 bro chill out no one needs your negativity here

[@samuelcarrillo6348]

Chen That sounds Chinese You must have the Kung flu Chinese virus like my great president quoted Make America great again bro I’m not being negative brother, just saying the facts.

[@ewebgirl]

@@samuelcarrillo6348 he's actually working unlike other races!

[@charletfoster8917]

Me too

[@jasongeorge1186]

hearing him speak of his mom ..melted my heart . He is going to do well.

[@juanpolanco2067]

When he started to talk about his mother it felt VERY personal! I could relate 150% I also felt 'embarrassed' when my mom had side hustles and didn't click until I grew up and realize that it shaped me into the person I am. To see what a parent is willing to do to provide for their own and how important I meant to her.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Our stories are everywhere in our community. What was your moms hustles?

[@Revivalsoul24]

Same. I teared up with him. My ama always had side hustles; I am my mothers daughter. So glad I got it from her too!

[@doubledown6617]

Geeze finally they put someone who makes somewhat of an average salary

[@wasabiwitt2876]

If I lived in Denver, I would support his business. This is the kind of millennial money I wanna see. This guy deserves to be in the US, he has the right spirit.

[@77HeIsLove_woot]

Yeah who cares about the the laws

[@Londa.G]

He'll be rich one day.

[@RicardoBubel]

An Purpose is being Rich as he is.

[@emilia6067]

I was thinking the same thing

[@ibrarali9369]

Yes definitely, inshaAllah.

[@saulbravo3485]

eric lin great mindset lol

[@berri5769]

Like someone else mentioned he already is, it’s just that right now he’s just paying himself a low salary and pushing the rest of the profits to his business

[@ev6553]

Wow, I live in Denver and will definitely visit his poke business. I really like this web series and looking into different American lifestyles. this episode was especially endearing to me not only as a fellow Coloradoan but because of Alejandro's sincerity, drive, and love of his family. I like seeing more people in the 30-90k range because it is more relatable than the 200k+ lifestyles from other episodes.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Please say hi when you stop by the kiosk or truck 🤙🏾

[@nathanielcradle-yourrichfriend]

I live in Denver as well. I’ll be visiting too. In addition, I have a list of videos check me out. You might see land marks

[@avgholson8143]

I wish I could like this 1000 times . His story is so relatable and inspiring.

[@MarioHernandez-ci4cc]

From the worst economy recession can come the greatest 💡

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Mario Hernandez thank you for watching and your kind words 🙌🏾🤙🏾

[@ness0388]

What I really need to know is where he has this $620 studio in Denver. I need to know!

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

I just got really lucky lol you’re right that price is unheard of. Which is another reason why I’m able to have less worries compared to if I had a 1,300+ rent bill

[@obamahater4205]

@@alejandrofloresmunozllc hey man I just wanted to say your message is amazing and you are a great man keep up the work. When I go to Denver hopefully this winter I'll definitely stop by your restaurant :)

[@josie262]

My thoughts exactly ! I havnt seen anything that cheap

[@andrewsteavpack9079]

My guess is near Morey Middle School in Cap Hill

[@beatricerights]

@@alejandrofloresmunozllc I salute you for all you have accomplished. I also came here illegally . Fortunately, I got my papers just in time to be able to go to college. Today I'm a teacher and a real estate investor.

[@SekaiiWorld2121]

This is one of the best, if not, the best episodes you’ve made

[@jjbvin]

You live directly across the street from me. I have encountered you once, and you were super sweet. When I see you again, I will introduce myself, and I will also be sure to regularly patronize your food truck. The food looks amazing! You are crushing it, by the way.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Thanks what’s your name ?

[@jjbvin]

UndocuHustle Show I’m Joy. My encounter with you was totally in passing. You were trying to park on 1*th, and I asked you if I needed to pull my car forward so that you could fit. 😊

[@iamkerenlouise]

I felt when he got emotional, speaking about his Mom and the lessons she taught him--you could tell he respects her greatly--he has a fire in his belly and is going to be a success no matter what he does--Good for him!

[@shemoorepreston1501]

CNBC this is the content we’ve been waiting for!

[@vernongomes]

Alejandro, you’re freaking amazing! I can’t wait for the future episode when you say I make $200k a year. :)

[@tomy]

🔥🔥🔥 This is a PERFECT example of what i think of when I hear American Dream! Immigrants who've come into this country and have created something that makes the lives of their community better. You can find a job in the majority of 1st world countries, but there's something about the US and having true control of your destiny thats makes this the greatest country on earth. As a fellow immigrant, now citizen, I truly hope this DACA situation gets sorted out. This is the type of person we need in this country. Stay strong brotha! 👌

[@justagiraffe2868]

Yes. I may not be an immigrant, but I support you. This guy and someday you are true proof that the American Dream lives on

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Tomy Boboy - Credit & Personal Finance this is Alejandro thanks for the kind words

[@ntmn8444]

Exactly. This is a good immigrant, and we need more like him.

[@Taylor-Hanson]

Why we require individuals like this to stay in the country is rediculous. This young man is a example of what you can do in this country. He is a living example of a role model.

[@brownerjerry174]

Is 'REDiculous' just a typo or a hint?😉

[@King_Jab]

@Camaro 1968 but how do you tell the good from the bad with someone with his situation were he came here as a kid. We can't predict the route he would take in life anymore than people who come here legally or are born here. The constitution wasn't written to be Black and white but to be interpreted given different circumstances. Not saying it shouldn't be respected but your making it sound like it's more straight forward than it is.

[@Taylor-Hanson]

@@brownerjerry174 Typo. Oops.

[@Taylor-Hanson]

@Camaro 1968 If you ever read and talk to immigration about what is required to get into this country you know that that is a joke.

[@dreindenver798]

@Camaro 1968 70% of Americans wouldn't be able to pass a citizenship test. Heck, the majority can't even say what the three branches of government are, or why the Civil War happened.

[@fashiondina]

Rooting for you Alejandro!!! Hoping you, your family and community never have to struggle in the future.

[@nocciolina]

This has been my favorite episode to date! This just pulled at my heart strings. His work ethic and perseverance despite these difficulties is amazing!

[@FinancialShinanigan]

A realistic income?? CNBC, are you okay?

[@sethjohnson5401]

They need to do higher income people... in my opinion... a lot more interesting. Who cares if it’s relatable. I think you agree.

[@colorfulcodes]

You see the lower views 😔

[@colorfulcodes]

@@Perceptence I like a balance but true. I shall do one 👌🏾

[@timothyplatt3300]

@@Perceptence nah it would be better if they did an drunk bum livin off fraudulent disability insurance claims... that would go viral 😂

[@tyisha2105]

How unfortunate that you are so ignorant.

[@lisa39978]

More stories like this CNBC! Stories about people making < $100k, and are entrepreneurial.

[@thirteenwolfies]

Oh boy, my eyes started filling up with tears in an instant at 4:30

[@Neil542]

Honestly if he cried I was ready to start tearing up

[@TJ-fi7cb]

Mine too

[@thirteenwolfies]

Neil542 Precisely!

[@acaciamendoza8040]

I love this channel. I am also a DACA recipient living in Denver studio apartment making about 46k/year. I never thought i would see someone just like me in a video like this. ❤️ to top it all off I was also born i Guadalajara.

[@rekagran5663]

Is his really the average price for a studio there??? That’s so affordable

[@tomindenver1331]

@@rekagran5663 Average rent in Denver is around $1670 for 800 sq/ft. Only 5% of rentals in Denver are between $700 and $1000. Alejandro's rent is fantastic.

[@rekagran5663]

Tom In Denver oh I see okay. So San Diego rent 😭thanks for the info I appreciate it

[@acaciamendoza8040]

Reka Gran not at all! I pay $955 for a studio and $100 for parking. He might be in a rent controlled studio or something

[@acaciamendoza8040]

Tom In Denver yes inpay $955 for rent in denver. I have not seen anywhere for less that $900

[@patriciaetienne5070]

His story makes me feel ready to take on the world. Very inspiring man💜✨

[@theoscarin86]

Proud to see dreamers being successful 💪🏼, Im also a DACA recipient also own my restaurant and live in Denver, Co. keep hustling.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Let’s connect, I’d love to grow my network of DACA business owners. Where’s your spot at ?

[@kellenwillett8263]

I live in Denver and I’ve seen Alejandro in the news, on social media, and at marches. I’ve never gotten the opportunity to get to know him, but he is an inspiration to me nonetheless. I saw this video and immediately recognized him. Thanks for all you do Alejandro!

[@justagiraffe2868]

Holy cow this is the most wholesome episode yet

[@NickFaulkner]

Wishing this guy the best of luck. It seems to be a really hard worker and I hope it pays off for him.

[@makemoneysecrets6182]

I wish everyone good luck and to succeed in their life! 💯

[@VerStarr]

This is awesome! a true representation of what the US is about. Just like other stories featured on Make It, diversity is what makes success!!

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Thank you I agree ☝🏾

[@VerStarr]

TheCoffeeNut711 has nothing to do with the post. U offended?

[@samuelcarrillo6348]

Trump 2020 Send them illegals back to their countries

[@syrayousuf7434]

@@VerStarr you are a hypocrate. U insult white people online & goes on talking about diversity. People like u are the reason world is like that

[@VerStarr]

Google Password ME w0t?

[@ConnieSanchez]

The mom hustle is real in the latinx community. I got my entrepreneurial spirit from my mom as well. Good luck Alejandro!

[@CCxWudz]

What’s up people adding an x to Latino. Are we gonna change pronouns for all ethnicities?

[@Gabyg0811]

Kilo Byte How does it create division?

[@Gabyg0811]

Kilo Byte Identifying differently than others does not mean being enemies with people who identify differently. People of different races, religion, etc. get along just fine all the time. Your belief that different ways of identifying means people will hate each other is false.

[@Gabyg0811]

Kilo Byte yeah I’m sure people got along great before modern-day leftists came, like during The Crusades, slavery and Jim Crow era segregation [sarcasm].

[@Gabyg0811]

@Kilo Byte Rioting has occured throughout human history. Ever heard of the Boston Tea Party? White shaming and reverse racism? Oh please ya big softy. Equality for others does not mean reverse racism. Accepting our privilege does not equate to shaming, it's reality. It will be okay. Stop feeling like a victim without cause.

[@jermainejennings1514]

Dude, I love your story. Im sure I wasn’t the only one struggling with my emotions while watching it. It’s so inspirational,we wish you the best.

[@beatricerights]

This was the best millenium money. He had so much passion and compassion . I truly enjoyed watching his story. I see so much of myself in him.

[@Ascorbicon]

We gotta support his story and this content! 👍🏼

[@MissJ000]

Awww he’s so passionate when he talks about how much he learned from his mom 💕💕💕💕

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Hi Alejandro here 👋🏾 Thank you all for your support! Let’s keep in touch, and build community

[@supercoolperson96]

YES! I subscribed to your channel, keep up the amazing work and inspiring others.

[@crazyelf1]

I very much prefer these stories that cover people who make a middle class salary. It is far more relatable, far more like the realities that most people experience living in the US, etc.

[@taneshabland8686]

Genuine question: is this considered a middle class salary? Like for example are you saying u enjoyed his story because he makes a middle Class salary or r u saying u would prefer to see someone who is a little higher in middle class?

[@crazyelf1]

@@taneshabland8686 I enjoyed the story because he makes a middle class income. It's more relatable.

[@FINSuojeluskunta]

@@crazyelf1 sub 50k in Denver is borderline low-income. It's one of the most expensive areas to live outside of LA/NYC. It's pretty on par with Seattle.

[@Mrdrivereight]

All the thumbs down are people in Denver paying 3k a month for a 1 bedroom.

[@economicsinaction]

Now *this* is a more relatable profile, you're killing it Alejandro

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Thanks 🙌🏾

[@mattsmillennialmoney39]

Love this dude’s drive 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@ntmn8444]

Give this man his residency. Brother, you are the American spirit in living color. I believe in you! Maybe I’ll stop by your poke business sometime when I’m in Denver. This was truly inspiring!

[@IrvOfficial]

I’ll definitely be adding this to my entrepreneur reacts series 😊

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Can’t wait to see it 🤙🏾 this is Alejandro

[@Eduardo-iq3cf]

Please, please if you live in Denver support this business. He, his family, and his teammates deserve it!

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Thank you for that and if they don’t live in Denver we got e-Giftcards and bowls will be donated to house less folks in Denver

[@chino8418]

I live near by there!! I live in Lakewood CO! Definitely going to go support his company.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Say hi when you stop by 🤙🏾

[@ciel222]

He is driven , hard working and he has goals , so he will be in a much better place in the future. I wish him all the BEST .

[@shaneh734]

Alejandro, you are an inspiration! Your hard work and determination is something I admire and a model that everyone can learn from! I myself am in the midst of my third year of a degree in business administration and i'm pondering if I need adegree to.meet my goals. Keep your eyes on the prize! I am proud of you, your story and your accomplishments!

[@kabothabana2969]

Man I tried to ignore this video but this week KZbin put in in my face,I mistakenly clicked it and I'm glad I did. If many millenials in my country could watch such vids. All the best man,you doing what you can.

[@eequalsmcdonald]

$620?!! I'm a Denver native. That's unrealistically low.

[@greeneyes1313]

Thanks CNBC for featuring this voice! This is the true entrepreneurial American story. I'm wishing Alejandro the best of luck in his business.

[@lastone032085]

Cool story, but a studio apartment here is $1500, not $650. Not viable.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

It’s the truth....I pay $620 per month but don’t tell my landlord how cheap this is or I’ll get a rent increase lol

[@annahjamison352]

This was my favorite CNBC. He is very authentic and self assured. You can tell he takes pride in his work ethic, which is priceless.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Thanks 😊

[@lustyleopard6693]

Who’s Waiting for Graham’s review

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Lusty Leopard He’s going to come at it from an angle of white privilege and I can already see myself responding to his remarks.

[@haleyharding4732]

UndocuHustle Show white privilege is a myth used to vilify white people. Nice KZbin channel, can’t even break 1000 views on a video lol.

[@Ayush-lw8ut]

@@alejandrofloresmunozllc lol you've gotta be kidding

[@DvApps]

@@alejandrofloresmunozllc lmfao care to explain how

[@supercoolperson96]

@@alejandrofloresmunozllc Yup just saw Graham's video response and he barely has any political views in his comments. He doesn't remark on the activist pin, how being an immigrant is a barrier for health insurance. And Graham's video totally cut out the entire DACA experience from the original video. Graham is a typical white male who feels awkward talking about political / immigration issues, because he thinks it'll lose YT viewers. Graham is all about money but doesn't speak much about marginalized communities and wealth is harder for those folks. We need to support and see more folks like Alejandro on these platforms to platform, boost and normalize these experiences.

[@AnaRodriguez-wn8qq]

❤️❤️❤️ so inspired by Alejandro and how he has learned from his mom and is now sharing his lessons learned here and on his podcast. I’ve organized with Alejandro and I see how willing he always is to share his experiences and wisdom with whoever wants to learn from him, especially immigrant and Latino youth. I know he will keep growing his business and giving back to his community as he does.

[@MeganStoughton]

One of my favorite episodes yet! I wish him the best!

[@josegurrola9021]

I love the videos that showcase working class people and their approach to budgeting. I like how his perspective on his mom selling door to door changed as he got older. Hopefully this video will drive up his business sales📈

[@ajb408]

People like this make my city great. I wish we had more Alejandros.

[@13Grneyez]

I have an Alejandro my husband♥️

[@JQUED123]

Exactly....not only is Alejandro’s story & salary more relatable, but he’s an Entrepreneur!!...that is the main difference between him and someone just making under 50K @ a 9-5

[@stockmarketrecap6101]

When they showed the budget, I was waiting for Graham to pause it and break everything down...

[@amandawithlov3908]

I love how he spoke about his mother. Very raw and honest.

[@BassBwoy3]

This vid makes me both excited and nervous for him at the same time. I'm proud of what he has accomplished business-wise though.

[@marinescu7849]

I'm so proud of him! This who makes America great!

[@maryshell]

What a beautiful human being! I love the authenticity of the episode. You need to show more of these stories.

[@nance9861]

Wow brilliant story thank you for showing a DREAMERs story 😎

[@vivverz3810]

Wow!! He lives in my old apartment building, I lived in that building back in 1992-93 and my rent was only $235.00 a month. I'm surprised this building is still standing. Have faith Alejandro, your business will slowly come back.

[@RosaPerez]

Nosotros luchamos! As a Mexican American female we work hard for what we want in life. Such as with my KZbin channel and career path. I am proud of my Mexican roots and will always use that to further myself in life and in my career ❤️🇲🇽

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Si se puede

[@MazzyStarism]

I think this is one of my favorite CNBC make it episodes! Loved it. Thanks for raising hard working undocumented folks' voices

[@leadersofthenewschool]

I live on $12k a year. Would be interesting to see a video on that!

[@banshee1133]

In the USA?

[@anonymous-qr3mu]

You are not trying as hard as this young man is doing. It takes more than just Hard Work. It's about the mindset and ambition

[@yophilli]

Not possible

[@Starfish6]

Bruh 😍😍😍

[@bigo505nm]

@@yophilli in the south it is

[@yahairaaguilarf]

When he started to tear up speaking about his mom and how hard working she was. I LOVE THAT. I love seeing the diversity in these episodes.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

She continues to work hard 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@starskyhutch6011]

I love these stories! How immigrants come to America and HUSTLE, making that American dream theirs through hard work and determination. I always get frustrated when I hear people born here complain about lack of opportunities. Sometimes we don't realize what we have in front of us! I also live in Denver and am super curious on where you can find a studio for under $1000/month!

[@Miinttt]

He's got a good head on his shoulders. Love the way he spoke about his mom! Wishing him all the success.

[@clarke771]

A smart man makes his money work for him or rather investments. There are many investments out there I have tried quite a few of them but stock trading has been the most successful of all. As I have taken my time to advice young, old and investors to try out investing in forex and stock market.

[@jameswood2615]

Good words , I have taken my time to learn forex trading but I have to a conclusion, that its not as people say. I have already lost a lot trading on a demo account, i don't even want to imagine how messy the real platform could be.

[@clarke771]

@@jameswood2615 Well, it was frustrating for me when I started too, but I got better with time. Now I make up to $35k on a single investment with a capital of $5k. It's all about hard work and some good research.

[@jameswood2615]

Wow, that is a good return . How do you make so much? Can you share some of your strategies?

[@clarke771]

@@jameswood2615 I don't make that much trading on my own. I trade under the platform of an expert in the forex and stock market by name Alexia Clayton, she has a cooperation where she trades for people who don't have the experience and skills to trade.

[@clarke771]

@UCrL6YEzQ0B3oK_RyHA990yw She has a platform where she creates slots for her clients and trades for them. All you do is invest with her as she handles the trade. After the slot has been created and successfully funded she, she gives the client a passkey to monitor their trade and also learn as she trades for them. But she has a commission of 25%. You have to be familiar with bitcoin too.

[@robertstalnaker5728]

I live in Denver. This studio is either rent controlled or basically a room in someone’s house. The average rent for a studio teeters between $1200 & 1400. Rents have skyrocketed along with home prices even during COVID. The average price of a median home here has breached $600k. It’s insane and the value simply isn’t there. The majority of bars, clubs , restaurants etc are closed . It has exponentially increased the homeless population and encampments that are purged weekly. They just move from one church or park to the next. This guys very very fortunate to have found such reasonable housing esp in the area he was filming. (Capital hill) it used to be the inexpensive neighborhood- no longer To us it was about quality of life. Sold our Victorian in Cheesman. Built a brand new home 22 minutes s of the city, paid cash and live well. Count our blessings everyday but it’s heartbreaking to see what’s happened to a once vibrant city scene. Best to him

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

Robert I’ve just gotten lucky unlike some people who have generational wealth who are able to play with the real estate market. My story is very anecdotal and should not be compared to the access to capital or policies which have allowed many to own property here. Let’s not forget Colorado once belonged to my ppl

[@alfiejunior8419]

Thank god, here is a figment of American Dream surviving against all odds.

[@stephandden]

Loved this episode so much! Thanks for sharing, Alejandro!

[@aeonjoey3d]

I really hate it when Spanish is DUMBED DOWN when translated to English. He used specific concise eloquent language, he used the word "trajectory" not "path", he said "to keep paying the bills and move forward" not "to keep paying the bills and keep carrying on" - in these and several instances they simplified his and his mother's very specific business acumen to laymen speak. For what? To make Mexican people sound less intelligent? This is CNBC, not Fox News.

[@MerrilDiniz]

No shame in any side hustle. Money is money. Love your mom's spirit, and your enterprise. Let's have more of these stories, to inspire more and more people to get into the hustle :)

[@Brown597]

Congratulations to him ♥️👏🏿🇬🇭

[@_Matrx]

My dad used to work 2 jobs and sell detergent on the side. Showed me how to hustle hard and be determined

[@jaynette2011]

This video gave my chills. I love this

[@natashaarocha4186]

This guy is so compelling!! Love his story! More 40-50K salaries please!

[@robertmoore6149]

$620 for a studio? Dude totally scored. Crazy cheap.

[@alejandrofloresmunozllc]

I got soooooo lucky, been at that apt for 4 years now and not leaving anytime soon lol

[@oscarsolorzano4924]

A big shoutout to all my Hispanic peeps out there hustling! This young man exemplifies what hard work truly looks like. Loving his courageous and ambitious spirit. Nothing but the best for him and his business. 🙏🏻

[@mina08_06]

I always pass through his little business on Mississippi! I think I'll have to try the food soon 😊

[@GoodKnightRob]

So relatable to this episode, Especially when he said: Daca allowed him "to work anywhere, not just where he could work". I remember graduating high school pre-daca thinking to myself how all the effort I put into advanced classes was in vain. Because my only options after graduating HS were construction or in a restaurant being paid under the table (cash). I also empathize with Alejandro when he said he felt embarrassed about his mom’s work when he was younger. I felt the same way when I was younger, but now I’m proud of my parents for being able to make it despite all the barriers. I no longer feel ashamed for helping my parents sell tamales, clean homes, or handyman work.

[@solointheburbs]

Now this is who i can relate to. A regular person. A regular salary.

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

I just moved from Denver and was making $54k a year. Denver is a place for chances and opportunity for most. There is Diversity compared to other cities but for me it wasn't as diverse as most people claim. I moved there in 2015, and it was expensive but other areas wasn't as bad. Now it's just ridiculous with the pricing of places to live, I call Denver " Condo City " they are building so many condos and apartments on top of one another. Charging high rent and most of these places stay empty or half empty for about a year or more. I am working in another city now my pay is same but my dollar goes far because cost of living is cheaper. Only thing I will miss about Colorado is its beautiful mountain view, that's it.

[@isaacvanvoorhis7108]

Day 1 of asking them to make, "Living on $10 Billion a year in Omaha Nebraska"

[@T3860ifyDubstep]

I live in Denver and haven't heard of stoke poke! I'm fortunate enough to be in an industry here that allows me to have. 90k a year salary. And corona hasn't slowed us down at all. Im going to this spot as much as I can. I can relate to being an immigrant and not knowing English as your first language. Its not easy...i love this man's ambitious spirit. Keep hustling brother!

[@BruceChastain]

dang I'm going to get something off that food truck one day.

[@Nota769]

Your living the life bro. You inspire me to push myself more than I am, because I’m not and haven’t . I realize how fear has won due to the regular setbacks that are part of life and I stopped living. Your alive , your light is so bright even I couldn’t ignore . Your an inspiration. More stories like yours need to be shared because the dominate messages that have flooded my space with toxic bs are just so tired and old.

[@TheBohodiva]

I really enjoyed this one! And appreciate that it showcased a little of the impact DACA had on his life. The ability to work where you want. Wishing him the best and can’t wait to visit his business the next time I’m in Denver.

[@bcasa3376]

This is real of all real the dream real studio apartment, wearing a mask for the new reality, and the extra cash from side jobs