At 16, while many of his classmates were thinking about part-time jobs in retail or food service, Carter Grandbois saw an opportunity in other people’s clutter. Living in Colorado Springs, he borrowed a trailer, posted on social media and started hauling away junk for neighbours and local businesses. Two years later, at 18, he runs a growing junk-removal company that can bill as much as $15,000 in a busy month, all while finishing high school and planning his next moves. His story, as told to Fortune, shows how a simple service business, combined with savvy use of social media and a strong work ethic, can turn a teenager’s side hustle into a serious income stream.
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