Robert Comella, an entrepreneur with a passion for making money and passive income, has had an exciting journey so far. His entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 14 when he started working with his family in their grocery store, learning valuable business skills. As he grew older, he developed a passion for photography, which led him to start his first business offering photo and video services for small projects.
However, Robert realized that it was difficult to make enough money to buy new gear and afford his expenses while in school. To solve this problem, he took up jobs that offered more aggressive salaries, such as sales and hospitality. He worked numerous jobs that enabled him to make more money depending on how well he performed. This allowed him to make money quickly and pursue his next venture. While Robert’s self-confidence and manifestation skills have played a significant role in his entrepreneurial success, his investment in personal growth and relationship-building cannot be overlooked. He understands the value of personal development and building relationships, and he actively invests in both. He also leverages his diverse network to help businesses raise capital, underscoring the importance of relationship-building in entrepreneurship.
Robert went on to buy his second business, a portable photobooth company, which allowed him to capitalize on an extra revenue stream when photographing events like weddings and large parties. However, his biggest challenge came when COVID-19 disrupted everything he had built over the past several years. Being a full-time wedding photographer, 95% of his revenue was generated through weddings. COVID wiped the entire calendar for a year and a half, and Robert was stuck with no other option but to return to his family business.
Robert was grateful for the opportunity, but he knew that it wasn’t for him, and he had bigger plans for himself. He worked tirelessly day and night, trying to break through and build his digital media business. After a year and a half of hard work, Robert was finally able to exit the family business and accelerate his career like never before.
One lesson that people can learn from Robert is self-confidence. He believes in the “fake it until you make it” model, and he knew exactly what he wanted to achieve since he was a kid. Having the self-confidence to undertake new ventures can allow you to grow exponentially. It’s a form of manifestation that no one can take from you, and the energy will draw you to your goals if you identify and reverse-engineer them.
Robert’s most notable career highlight was co-founding Driven, an automotive community spanning all social media platforms and amassing over a network north of 1.5 million followers. Driven has cornered the market on social media with its original usernames such as @carguys, @drive, @downshift, @femaledriven (etc.), and mass following.
Looking forward, Robert sees his personal brand diversifying into several new industries, including real estate, finance, and AI technologies. He wants to be completely independent of modern western society in the next 5-10 years, with land that can’t be taken from him, clean food, water, and a place for his family. In order to become more resilient to economic downturns such as recessions or depressions, he aims to expand his sources of income over the upcoming years through diversification.
Robert Comella is an entrepreneur who has faced numerous challenges in his journey but has persevered and come out stronger. His self-confidence and determination have allowed him to pursue his dreams and achieve success in various ventures. His story is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and never giving up on your dreams.
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