# How to Build a Business to $20K/Month: My 5-Step System

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Podcast: [Make It Happen with Iyia Liu](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-it-happen-with-iyia-liu-7500418)
Published: 2026-09-16T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

At 22, I went from a minimum wage to Making $300,247 in a single month from my first business. I had no business experience, no connections, and no big bank of savings behind me. Just $6,000 in my account and absolutely no idea what I was doing. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five phases I've used to start and scale every business I've built - from finding an opportunity people will actually pay for, to launching, landing your first sales and eventually building towards consistent $20K months. I'm getting into why your idea doesn't need to be original, why competition is actually a good sign, how to stop getting stuck in research mode and self-doubt, and why launching before everything's perfect could be one of the best decisions you ever make. Ready to build your business to your first $20K month? Book a free strategy call with the Make It Happen team below. 🔗 Book a strategy call: https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/ 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on business, mindset, and building your dream life 🌐 Learn more: http://makeithappen.org.nz/ 🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen 📣 Share this video with someone who needs the push to finally start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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