Fatherhood, Mentorship, and a Teen’s 3D-Printed Success Story

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Running your own projects is tough.

You’re figuring things out as you go, second-guessing decisions, and doing the work even when no one’s watching.

That’s why I’m always inspired by people building something from the ground up. Watching others test ideas, stay consistent, and make progress—bit by bit—reminds me it’s possible.

It’s not about overnight wins. It’s about showing up, learning fast, and staying consistent.

So I want to start spotlighting others in some stories.

 🌟Founder Spotlight

This week’s story is about Michael Satterlee, a teen who turned 3D-printed Croc attachments into a six-figure hustle before he even got his diploma.

It all started in his bedroom with one humble printer—after a design class revelation, he whipped up snowplow clips for Crocs.

Forget waiting for the perfect launch: Michael was posting three TikToks a day.

One hit, orders flooded in, and soon his gear took up the dining room, basement, then a full warehouse.

He kept soul in the brand by listening: fans wanted headlights, construction-themed charms, and he printed them—all while resisting flashy shortcuts and learning paid ads at a crawl.

Now, Solefully brings in over $20K monthly, on track for $300K next year.

Michael’s grit reminds me of my son, who is 18, and I’m helping him get into reselling locally and on eBay so he can save for college.

Watching him take initiative makes me proud, proves you can never start them too young, and inspires me to keep hustling right alongside him!

You can read the full version of the story here…

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Great businesses don’t usually start with detailed plans or fancy resources.

They start in bedrooms crowded with printers, in quick posts on TikTok, and by paying close attention to what people actually ask for—just like Michael did.

So if you’re experimenting, printing prototypes, or launching before you feel ready, keep going.

Listen carefully. Scale when it makes sense. Trust the feedback.

See you out there!