Jesse Willms grew up in Alberta, Canada. He is also a popular influencer, entrepreneur, and digital marketer in the USA and Canada. When young, Jesse loved reading books. He read about famous entrepreneurs like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. His reading wasn’t in vain. At only 16, Jesse Willms started his first online business. He’d buy books abroad and resell them at lower prices than the retailers. This business gave him insights into what entrepreneurship entailed. He later made the most out of this experience.
Founding eDirect
In 1999, Jesse Willms started eDirect, an online retail business that bought software overseas and sold them locally. His company specialized in software licenses and computer software. Some of the software sold on eDirect were Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop. The business was very popular with students as it regularly offered them discounts. eDirect generated over $40 million in software and license sales.
Other Entrepreneurial Pursuits
From 2007 to 2011, Jesse ventured into selling more products such as Acai Berry. He also sold Dazzle White, a teeth whitening product that earned him $500 in profits. From 2007 to 2009, Jesse sold WuYi Tea, which made him over $100 million. Jesse Willms was interested in starting a business with a more concrete model. In 2010, he came up with Penguin Leads, a record website checker. Penguin leads provided records of cars and property. This business generated $20 million in sales.
Vehicle History
As a child, Jesse loved cars. His passion motivated him to create a business with a similar model to Penguin Leads. The Vehicle History website provides car buyers and owners with their vehicle history. One can search for information such as the manufacturing year and make a car model. The website also allows its users to search the VIN of their vehicle. It has millions of visitors and has featured on Digital trends, Fox, and Detroit News.
Jessy Willms has started several successful businesses. His success in all those businesses is proof that people can succeed at whatever they try. He advises young entrepreneurs not to be afraid of trying new things.
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