They attempted various businesses while struggling to pay rent in New York before deciding to make and sell photo filters
The couple shared that the app was initially a passion project but has since become a business that brings in R51.7 million a monthAn American couple shared their inspiring story of how they went from struggling to make ends meet to raking in millions.Shortly after getting married in 2017, the couple struggled to pay their R51 800-per-month New York rent. They tried several side hustles, but none brought in enough money to stay afloat., Herrmann was a full-time software developer at the time.
“We started this without the intention of it becoming a business,” says Herrmann. “It really started as a passion project, a way for us to hopefully get some extra income to pay rent and survive in New York City.”Tezza offers a variety of features like presets, filters, effects, and templates to help users achieve a specific aesthetic for their content.
They now offer a variety of creative products, including collage kits and apparel, alongside their recently launched magazine. But their core offering remains the popular photo and video editing app.Based in Los Angeles, Tezza raked in an impressive 622.7 million in sales last year, averaging R51.7 million per month, according to CNBC Make It.
The footage shared by @molly_matshego shows images of the old apartment that lacked style and was in ruins in some rooms, especially the old-fashioned bathroom, before revealing their impressive renovation work.