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We Left San Francisco Jobs And Turned An Abandoned Inn Into A Desert Oasis

Make It: We Left San Francisco Jobs And Turned An Abandoned Inn Into A Desert Oasis

Sara Combs, 36, and Rich Combs, 37, quit full-time jobs as web designers to start The Joshua Tree House, a hospitality company, in 2015. Three years later, they purchased an abandoned inn in Tucson, AZ for $615,000. The couple took out a hard money loan and renovated the entire property into a luxurious desert getaway. Today, the six-suite inn is available to rent year-round and offers views of Saguaro National Park. The couple also owns three other commercial properties located in Joshua Tree, CA.

CNBC Make It - How I Work 5 Hours A Week & Make $1.6 Million A Year

Make It: How I Work 5 Hours A Week & Make $1.6 Million A Year

Graham Cochrane, 39, lives in Tampa, Florida and works as a business coach who runs an online business. He teaches people how to make money off of their passions, turn their knowledge into income and sells online courses. He grew his business from earning $7,000 to $1 million in 8 years. Here’s how he works 5 hours a week and makes $1.6 million a year.

CNBC How The 'Pie Crust Cookie' Creator Brings In $1 Million A Year In NYC

CNBC: How The ‘Pie Crust Cookie‘ Creator Brings In $1 Million A Year In NYC

Janie Deegan, 35, was homeless and battling addiction a decade ago. Now, she’s 10 years sober and the owner of Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods, a bakery that brought in over $1 million in 2022. The bakery is famous for its pie crust cookies, which ships across the U.S. and are available at retail locations in New York City.

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