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A man who grew up in poverty and was homeless as a child has revealed how he became a millionaire in just two years.

Branden Condy, 25, from Virginia, is now an entrepreneur and Instagram influencer, however started life in hardship.

He was made homeless as a child after his single mother was unexpectedly laid off work, with the household given just 12 hours' notice to vacate their house.

They relied on the kindness of friends and couch surfing to keep a roof over their heads - though were generally forced to sleep outside - while Branden's mom worked long hours to make sure her children did not go hungry.

The younger man is now a millionaire with a Lamborghini and designer clothes, who takes luxurious holidays regularly - and he did it all by starting an Instagram marketing company, called Branden Condy LLC.

This includes growing Instagram followers through celebrity giveaways.

'I used to be usually left dwelling alone while my mom worked lengthy hours to pay the bills and keep meals on the table,' Branden said.

'She tried so hard and cherished us a lot, but things were really difficult back then.

'When my mother misplaced her job, we were asked to go away the house with a 12-hour discover and had to sleep outside.

'We had to use public loos day by day and eventually start leaping between different friends' homes.

'At the moment I was scared and misplaced; this is the place my drive comes from because I by no means want to have anybody in my life be in that position ever again.'

The tough childhood gave Branden a strong work ethic.

Determined to protect his family from future struggles, the entrepreneur obtained his first job at 16, as a dishwasher.

By 21, he had worked his way as much as cleaning yachts for the rich and famous.

Branden was so inspired by the lives he saw that he set out to create the same for himself and just 5 years later, he did.

Branden said: 'After I was younger, I saved up all the cash I earned and commenced to work on growing my Instagram following.

'I read a book that told me to get me publicity and a spotlight, and so I assumed that specializing in social media would do just that.

'However I additionally adopted different entrepreneurs who had the life-style I wanted and reached out to them to learn how to get there myself.

'That's how I met my new business partners.

'I started talking to some guys in Arizona who ran a profitable Instagram marketing business.

'After just a few conversations online, they invited me to visit them.

'We met up and I liked everything about what they were doing.

'I saw the cars, the money, the success and wished to be in their shoes.

'Before leaving, I said that they'd see me back there in 30 days, as I deliberate to return and start my own business.

'They didn't believe me, until on Christmas Day I quit my job and drove across the country to start a new marketing firm with them.

'They turned my mentors for a while.'

Quick-forward years and Branden is now a multi-millionaire with a powerful 238,000 followers on his Instagram - making $25,000 profit every month.

But the entrepreneur is decided never to forget the place he came from.

He said: 'Lots of people just seem out for money and recognition. In the event that they fail, they have household and friends who'd bail them out in a heartbeat.

'My rise comes from a somewhat different place and although I nearly hate to admit it, a number of it is worry that my future will look an entire lot like my past.'

Branden's top tip is to network, as good contacts could enable you a long way, however books reminiscent of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' have also helped the entrepreneur get to the following level in marketing.

He added: 'Totally imagine in yourself and always take that risk because trust me I have lived it and it is worth it. Wager on your self!'

To thank his family for everything they did for him, Branden is now within the process of shopping for his mother a house.

'She deserves it, I am so grateful for her,' he said.