Perhaps the best thing about being young is that one has the liberty to spend their time leisurely. Because of this, most youngsters can be seen having fun at parties, playing games, or just simply hanging out with friends. But unlike his peers, one extraordinary teenager has chosen to allocate his energy towards pursuing his passion for entrepreneurship: Armen Sahakyan.
The 17-year-old serial entrepreneur knew from an early age that he had a passion for business. In fact, he started his very first venture by selling water guns at the age of nine. After that, the resourceful young man moved on to flipping used things he found at home on eBay. In addition, he provided services through his power washing and cleaning business. When friends his age were busy playing with their favorite toys and watching cartoons, Armen’s mind was home to complex games such as chess. At the age of 14, he won the 142nd annual NYS Chess Championship and was named one of the top players in New York at the time.
Eventually, at 16 years old, Armen Sahakyan stumbled upon the ecommerce space. Before long, he fell in love with the craft and mastered the ins and outs of the business. He shared what motivated him to pursue this path: “It was always my dream to be financially free and stable, and the best way I saw that possible was with ecommerce while being free to travel anywhere in the world. I never saw myself working a nine-to-five, and the fact that I have the opportunity to be financially free and help others on top of that blows my mind! “
Seeing how his success has allowed him to help his family and inspire his friends to become entrepreneurs, the visionary decided to create Alphas of Ecom, a mentorship program that aims to create more alphas within the ecommerce space.
As the founder proudly explained, “My program is dedicated to creating experts in the world of ecommerce. For me, success is defined not just by money but also by the freedom to live your dream every day. Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy, but I’m not afraid of the problems that come with it because, just like Kanye said, “If you aren’t ready for the day, it cannot always be night.”
Aside from his unrivaled expertise as an entrepreneur, what makes Armen Sahakyan stand out is his one-of-a-kind perspective and mindset. Moreover, he has consistently demonstrated that he is wise beyond his years.
When asked to share a valuable piece of advice with his fellow teenagers, he meaningfully answered, “It was always my dream to be financially free and stable, and the best way I saw that being possible was with e-commerce. I never saw myself working a 9-5, so I made my own rules. I feel that fear, particularly of failure, is the main reason why people don’t make the most of themselves. People are too concerned that things will not work out. The irony is, nothing ever works out if one never takes the initial step.”
Moving forward, the outstanding young man intends to grow his influence and connect with more people who wish to attain financial freedom through the ecommerce space. With brilliant minds like him at the forefront, the industry’s future looks incredibly promising.
