Building Quote by Deon Cole
“I moved into this low-income building in Chicago because all my friends lived there or the next building over rent-free. I had no rent to pay, no utilities, so I would save my money from standup. And then I started selling these jerseys I got from a hookup in Korea. I would pay like $10 and sell them for $300. I had money on top of money.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Stand-up comedy interview, 2022
He describes leveraging free housing and low costs to launch a profitable side hustle selling high‑margin merchandise.
In simple terms: Used free rent to fund a lucrative jersey resale business.
Key Takeaway
Capitalize on low‑cost resources for profit.
Themes
entrepreneurship
resourcefulness
side‑hustle
financial independence
Mood
pragmatic
inspirational
cautious
Type
anecdotal
motivational.
When to use this quote
- stand‑up routine
- personal finance
- urban entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
margin arbitrage
informal economy
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources can you repurpose for profit?
- How to mitigate legal risks in resale?
A Different Perspective
Scalability limited by supply and legal risks.
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