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A person who grew up in poverty and was dwellingless as a child has revealed how he became a millionaire in just years.

Branden Condy, 25, from Virginia, is now an entrepreneur and Instagram influencer, however started life in hardship.

He was made homeless as a child after his single mother was unexpectedly laid off work, with the family given just 12 hours' discover to vacate their house.

They relied on the kindness of friends and couch surfing to keep a roof over their heads - though were typically forced to sleep outside - while Branden's mom worked long hours to make sure her children did not go hungry.

The young man is now a millionaire with a Lamborghini and designer clothes, who takes luxurious holidays on a regular basis - and he did it all by starting an Instagram marketing company, called Branden Condy LLC.

This includes growing Instagram followers by celebrity giveaways.

'I used to be usually left dwelling alone while my mom worked long hours to pay the bills and keep meals on the table,' Branden said.

'She tried so hard and beloved us a lot, however things have been really tough back then.

'When my mother misplaced her job, we have been asked to leave the house with a 12-hour discover and had to sleep outside.

'We had to make use of public bathrooms day by day and eventually start jumping between different friends' homes.

'At that time I was scared and misplaced; this is the place my drive comes from because I never wish to have anybody in my life be in that position ever again.'

The troublesome childhood gave Branden a strong work ethic.

Determined to protect his household from future struggles, the entrepreneur acquired his first job at sixteen, as a dishwasher.

By 21, he had worked his way as much as cleaning yachts for the rich and famous.

Branden was so inspired by the lives he saw that he set out to create the identical for himself and just five years later, he did.

Branden said: 'Once I was youthful, I saved up all the cash I earned and began to work on growing my Instagram following.

'I read a book that told me to get me exposure and attention, and so I thought that specializing in social media would do just that.

'However I also adopted completely different entrepreneurs who had the approach to life I wanted and reached out to them to find out how to get there myself.

'That's how I met my new business partners.

'I started talking to some guys in Arizona who ran a successful Instagram marketing business.

'After just a few conversations online, they invited me to visit them.

'We met up and I liked everything about what they have been doing.

'I noticed the cars, the money, the success and wished to be in their shoes.

'Before leaving, I said that they'd see me back there in 30 days, as I planned to return and start my own business.

'They didn't believe me, till on Christmas Day I quit my job and drove throughout the country to start a new marketing firm with them.

'They became my mentors for a while.'

Quick-forward two years and Branden is now a multi-millionaire with a powerful 238,000 followers on his Instagram - making $25,000 profit each month.

But the entrepreneur is determined never to neglect where he got here from.

He said: 'A lot of people just seem out for cash and recognition. If they fail, they've family and friends who'd bail them out in a heartbeat.

'My rise comes from a somewhat completely different place and though I virtually hate to admit it, a variety of it is fear that my future will look a complete lot like my past.'

Branden's top tip is to network, nearly as good contacts may enable you to an extended way, but books equivalent to 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' have additionally helped the entrepreneur get to the subsequent level in marketing.

He added: 'Totally imagine in your self and always take that risk because trust me I have lived it and it is worth it. Guess on your self!'

To thank his household for everything they did for him, Branden is now within the process of buying his mother a house.

'She deserves it, I am so grateful for her,' he said.