Fragrance One, co-founded by Kamil and Jeremy Banc, is a fragrance brand that focuses on creating signature fragrances tailored to specific situations, such as the office or dates. The company aims to create long-lasting scents that garner compliments, leveraging Jeremy's established reputation as a fragrance influencer. After successful crowdfunding in 2019, raising nearly $940K, the brand has expanded its product line and now generates approximately $200K/month. They prioritize quality ingredients, community feedback, and direct-to-consumer sales, maintaining strong margins and a loyal customer base.

Steffa Mantilla, a former zookeeper, transitioned into entrepreneurship by founding Money Tamer (now HerPaperRoute), a blog focusing on personal finance and budgeting. Starting in 2018 with no prior business experience, she grew her blog into a $7,000/month income-generating venture by creating digital products, sharing personal finance tips, and leveraging SEO strategies.