EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES

More than one way
to build your first million.

A million is a milestone, not a promise or a universal definition of enough. Compare how wealth is built, what you contribute and what could go wrong.


11 paths

Home equity

Build ownership in your home while keeping housing affordable.

Years of ownership Down payment and ongoing costs Slow & steady

E-commerce

Prove the margin behind each order before scaling sales.

Repeated product and demand tests Inventory, operations and testing Faster paths

Franchising

Evaluate the contract, local economics and obligations.

Due diligence, launch and operation Often significant upfront and ongoing costs Ownership

Employee equity

Understand what you own, when you can sell and what it costs.

Plan and liquidity-event dependent Vesting time; sometimes exercise cash Ownership

Combine paths thoughtfully

A stronger career can fund long-term investing. A side business can test an idea before a larger commitment. Home equity can build net worth while remaining difficult to spend. Compare your time, available capital and need for stability before combining obligations.

Model a timeline using your own contributions. The result is a constant-return illustration, not a probability of success.