I Launched A Business From My Living Room — Now It Brings In $9 Million A Year

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Jenny Lei, 28, is the founder and CEO of Freja, a company that sells work totes, shoulder purses and travel accessories. The 4-year-old startup brought in more than $9 million in revenue over the last 12 months, including $2 million in profit. Here's how Lei built a trendsetting brand, despite her lack of experience in the industry. Check out Freja and its products here: https://frejanyc.com/ Produced, Shot and Edited by: Lauren Shamo Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark Senior Director of Video: Jessica Leibowitz Senior Production Manager: Kathryn Mavrikakis Additional Camera: Tasia Jensen Animator: Elham Ataeiazar Reporter: Megan Sauer Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Want to earn more money at work? Take CNBC’s new online course How to Negotiate a Higher Salary. Expert instructors will teach you the skills you need to get a bigger paycheck, including how to prepare and build your confidence, what to do and say, and how to craft a counteroffer. Register now and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 50% off through Nov. 26, 2024: https://cnb.cx/406CTtb Connect with CNBC Make It. Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It. on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It. on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #HowIMadeIt I Launched A Business From My Living Room — Now It Brings In $9 Million A Year