David Arellano · 2024
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“I always knew I could work hard! I just needed someone to show me how to bet on myself.”
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Success story · 2025
From Flyer to Fortune: Joseph’s Story
Joseph Gwyer
“I discovered that it doesn’t take much to start something big. With hard work and dedication, you’ll look back and smile knowing you made it happen.”
Joseph grew up in Avon, Indiana and had already started a car detailing business, but things were slow, clients came here and there. He dreamed of building something bigger for himself and his family but thought it would be impossible without a lot of money or outside help.
Turning point
“It was January 2025, my senior year, when my marketing teacher handed me a High School Hustle flyer. He told me I would be a great fit since I already had a business. From there, I went to every meeting, connected with mentors, and got advice that stuck with me. High School Hustle is not just a program. It is a community that shows kids like me we are not lost and we can turn our passions into income. ”
After High School Hustle
Growing his full-service car detailing business with more clients and more income
Building a network of mentors and connections to fuel future opportunities
Confident in his ability to create and scale a business at 17
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