From Soap Buckets to Signing Leases at 17 - Max Tebbs, Clean Car Collective
At just 13, Max Tebbs started cleaning cars to fundraise for refugees. Today, the 18year old runs Clean Car Collective, Wellington’s leading car detailing business with a full studio, mobile fleet, and over 125 five-star reviews.
In this episode, Max shares how he turned a side hustle into a thriving company (including signing a lease at 17) and how he’s balancing business growth with his personal journey toward financial independence. Max’s story is a great reminder that you don’t need to wait for permission to build something meaningful and that smart financial thinking can start at any age…even at 13!
We cover:
• Scaling from solo operator to team leader
• Smart money moves for young entrepreneurs
• Marketing lessons (and early mistakes)
• Wild stories from working on high-end cars
How young people are thinking differently about money today
• Why “burnout” needs to be explored not just accepted
If you're building your own thing, thinking about your future finances, or just love a good underdog story, this one’s for you.
Max business: https://cleancarcollective.co.nz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-tebbs-011468253/
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