After raising nearly $40,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, Dominick Lewis, 31, turned his online business into a physical camera store in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. The company, which brought in $1.1 million in sales last year, expanded from a 350-square-foot studio to a 1,500-square-foot storefront in July 2025. Produced, Edited & Shot by: Raffi Paul Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark Animator: Christina Locopo Reporter: Celia Fernandez Additional Footage: Photodom Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities? Sign up for Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course, How to Build a Standout Personal Brand: Online, In Person, and At Work. Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax). Offer valid through September 2, 2025: https://cnb.cx/4nZtNrX About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Connect with CNBC Make It Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on threads: https://cnb.cx/threadsCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #howimadeit How I Built A Photo Business That Brings In $1.1 Million A Year
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