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Robert
Sophomore, University of Wisconsin - Stout

Business major, Entrepreneur, Jewelry guru

Robert creates custom jewelry out of recycled items like keys, buttons, charms and architectural scraps. His artistic jewelry is sold at boutiques all over the state of Wisconsin. It’s more enjoyment than work most days.

Robert started at age 17 and has minimal student debt.

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Jason
Freshman, University of Wisconsin – Fox Valley

History major, Entrepreneur, Antiques guru

Jason organizes homes as a professional organizer to pay for college. Jason's main interest is antiques, so he buys and sells them online for a profit as well. Who says you can't make money and have fun at the same time?

Jason started at age 18 and has minimal student debt.

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Mackenzie
Junior, Appleton Career Academy

High School Junior, Entrepreneur, Photography Guru

Mackenzie started her own business, 2nd Look Photography in order to get through college debt-free. She sells unique personalized letter art photography at local craft fairs and events. She took a cool idea and turned it into a business.

Mackenzie started at age 16 and is currently saving for college.

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Dana
2004 Graduate, St. Norbert College

Business major, Entrepreneur, bicycle guru, Marketing Savant

Dana liked to fix bicycles as a kid. By the time he graduated from college he had a storefront with employees where he sold bikes as well as fixed them. Dana took a hobby and turned it into a way to pay for college.

Dana started at age 15 and graduated debt free.

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