In 2008, a man named Alex had only $300 to his name.
He had no office, no employees, and no investors.
Most people in his situation would have given up before even starting.
But Alex did something different.
He took that $300 and bought a small batch of everyday products to sell online.
Nothing flashy, nothing expensive — just things people needed.
The first few weeks were brutal.
Some days he made $10.
Some days… nothing.
Friends told him it was a waste of time.
Many laughed.
But Alex noticed a