At Age 23, He Started a Side Hustle While on Welfare. It Led to a 7-Figure Business and a Stay on Richard Branson’s Private Island.

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features New York City-based entrepreneur Josh Turner, 34. Turner is the founder of Stand4Socks, a sock company that, for every pair sold, donates another to someone in need. The B Corporation has distributed more than 750,000 pairs across the UK, Europe, and most recently, Ukraine. Stand4Socks now sees more than $1 million in revenue a year. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Image Credit: Courtesy of Stand4Socks. Josh Turner.

What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?
I’ve been entrepreneurial since the age of 8, starting little businesses throughout my early years of life. When I was

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