A Los Angeles man who lost his job during Covid built a multimillion-dollar plant business from his apartment

USALive CommerceTikTok ShopLivestream ShoppingSocial CommerceThe Times of India · October 24, 2026 at 5:46 PM
A Los Angeles man who lost his job during Covid built a multimillion-dollar plant business from his apartment

A Los Angeles man, Brandon Hurst, lost his job during the Covid-19 pandemic and started selling plants from his apartment to make ends meet. What began as a small side hustle eventually grew into a multimillion-dollar business, with the help of TikTok Shop livestreams.

This story highlights the potential of social commerce, particularly through livestream shopping, in turning a small business into a huge success. The use of TikTok Shop livestreams by Brandon Hurst demonstrates the power of social media in reaching a wide audience and driving sales, making it a significant example of social commerce in action.

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