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Dave's journey into entrepreneurship began at just 19 years old. After a short stint in community college, he landed an entry-level position. Despite his day job, a desire for freedom and a calling to serve his community never left him. In pursuit of this dream, he discovered a rundown laundromat for sale just a few miles from home, priced at $85,000. It wasn’t the typical path one would expect, especially since he had only about $30,000 in net worth at the time.
With the help of a small SBA loan, Dave purchased the business, determined to breathe life into a failing operation. The first year, the laundromat generated around $100,000—a decent start, but clearly a long way to go.