He Slept Behind Trash Cans… Then Made $9 Million in 12 Months

He Slept Behind Trash Cans… Then Made $9 Million in 12 Months

Author: Money Buys Happiness April 15, 2025 Duration: 1:25:17

He became a millionaire at 23 WITHOUT college. Troy Buckholdt skipped the traditional path, went homeless on purpose, hitchhiked across America, and built a tech company that went from $0 to $9 million in 12 months. This episode is a masterclass in hustle, sacrifice, and proving everyone wrong. If you’ve ever doubted yourself or felt pressure to follow the “safe” path, this conversation will change your life.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BUYHAPPINESS and get on your way to being your best self.Check our Course Careers & start your career the modern way: https://coursecareers.com/👉 Smash that LIKE button if you’re ready to level up your life, and SUBSCRIBE for more crazy success stories like this one!SHOP NEW MBH MERCH:https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-merchandiseSUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/p/58f66f01-5acf-4d09-a4ca-652bad95554a/574335458732032?sender_web_id=e8418f1d-2254-4c91-a0d9-3278c358f8c0&device_type=desktop&is_copy_url=true&sender_web_id=dcbaff02-b98c-428b-a67e-9fe64ca75e30&device_type=desktop&is_copy_url=trueSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappinessGUEST: Course Careers: https://www.instagram.com/coursecareers/


Ernesto Gaita and Anthony Sorella, the millennial entrepreneurs behind Money Buys Happiness, host a series of conversations that feel more like a late-night talk with insightful friends than a formal interview. The core of this podcast is built on genuine dialogue with cultural icons, where their personal life experiences and candid views on current trends take center stage. You’ll hear discussions that naturally challenge conventional wisdom about success, value, and fulfillment within the realms of business and entrepreneurship. Each episode digs into the nuanced relationship between financial pursuits and personal well-being, moving beyond simple clichés. The aim is to leave you with fresh perspectives that might subtly alter how you approach your own goals and daily life. Tune in for thoughtful, often surprising takes from people who’ve shaped the modern landscape, all through the accessible, engaging format of this podcast. It’s a space where big ideas about building a meaningful life and career are explored with curiosity and depth.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Money Buys Happiness
Podcast Episodes
From a Kitchen to 65 Million Bars Sold: The Mid-Day Squares Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:11
What if being delusional was the only way to win?Jake Karls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, went from hand-making chocolate bars in a tiny kitchen to building one of Canada’s fastest-growing snack empires — and he did it…
Expelled at 16, Bankrupt at 26 & CEO at 30: The Premier Tire Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:01
At 16, he was getting into fights, kicked out of school, and even put on house arrest. Most people wrote him off. But instead of becoming another lost cause, Carmen turned a minimum-wage tire job into Premier Tire — one…
How He Turned Sports Cards Into A 8-Figure Empire | The Mintink Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:52
What if we told you a guy built a multi-million dollar collectibles empire... starting with sports cards?In this episode, we sit down with Johnny from Mintink, the mastermind behind Canada’s most explosive card store, to…
Why We Cut Off Friends, Family, and Millionaires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:05
In this raw and brutally honest episode, we unpack the dark side of success — what it really costs you behind the scenes. From sacrificing relationships and health, to cutting off million-dollar opportunities just to pro…
The Fight That Started Our Multi-Million Dollar Media Network [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:36
This episode is different. We’re not the biggest creators, we’re not the most viral — but people connect with us because it’s real. From building a media network with ZERO funding to sitting across from Gary Vee in his N…
45 Minutes of Raw, Uncut Business & Life Advice from Gary Vee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:34
This Is The Most UNFILTERED Gary Vee Interview You've EVER Seen.Gary Vee sat down with us and held NOTHING back — from calling out fake entrepreneurs, to why “followers don’t matter,” to building a $75B brand in your fac…