A young Christoph Filgertshofer would sit and eagerly listen to his dad tell him stories about entrepreneurship and the unique challenges it would bring on a daily basis. Rather than simply sit back and admire his dad, he chose to take action. To buy his very own iPod at just 14, he spent a lot of his time flipping Pokemon cards and pursuing other small ventures just so he would not have to ask his parents. While it was simple, the work ethic and mindset he had developed would set him up big time in the future.
He also developed a passion for posting YouTube content of his gaming, something that turned into a viable stream of revenue after many long hours of work put into it. It took him months to gain even his first real subscriber, but he stayed positive. Eventually, his growth mindset and relentless work ethic paid off. He ended up gaining over 200,000 subscribers and was generating a solid 5 figure monthly income at the age of 16.
With all of the attention he now had, he decided to pivot into a new, more lucrative venture: eCommerce. He saw how brands were able to convert attention into business, and he realized that the best and most efficient way to replicate this was through building his own Shopify store and selling a line of products online. This was easier said than done, however. His first store flopped, and he was left a bit dismayed. But rather than sulk and give up on his idea, he doubled down.
Christoph invested money in eCommerce courses, books, and education platforms so he could truly master the craft and start generating a profit for himself and his team. After tons of preparation and learning, he was ready to launch a new store. The new Shopify site focused on selling women’s jewelry, and his preparation paid off big time.
It was not long before he began seeing 5 figure months of revenue on a consistent basis, and his life was changed forever. He used to admire his dad and strived to make his own money so he could buy himself his own iPod.
While it can be hard to stay grounded with such an immense amount of success in a short period of time, Christoph has certainly put his efforts to good use. He partnered with Shopify to roll out an education platform for rising eCommerce entrepreneurs in Germany and has been able to impact tons of rising entrepreneurs as a result. To any young readers out there, be sure to follow Christoph along his journey and pick up some of his habits, as they will be sure to change your life.
