Despite how much I have thrown shade over the years at reality TV stars and the like, it is important to give credit where credit is due. My generation has been able to appreciate how Kim Kardashian has gone from someone famous’ girlfriend to a prolific business figure.
Her life reminds me of that line from Jay Z
I’m not a businessman; I’m a business, man!
Jay Z
Kim Kardashian’s first business venture was a clothing boutique called DASH, which she launched with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé in 2006. The first DASH store was located in Calabasas, California, and the business grew to include several additional locations in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York. The sisters sold a mix of clothing, accessories, and home goods at DASH, and the store quickly became a popular destination for fans of the Kardashian family. The success of DASH helped to launch the Kardashian sisters’ careers in the fashion and retail industries and paved the way for their other business ventures in the years that followed.
Kim Kardashian has also leveraged her persona and personal brand to create income in various creative ways. For example, Kim has one of the largest social media followings in the world, with over 200 million followers on Instagram alone. She uses her social media accounts to promote her businesses, endorse products, and even sell merchandise directly to her fans. She also benefits through personal appearances: Kim has made numerous personal appearances, including speaking engagements and hosting events, for which she earns a fee. She has also appeared on reality shows and in movies, including a cameo in the hit comedy film “Ocean’s 8.” According to reports, Kim has earned up to $1 million for a single appearance, such as hosting a party or attending a corporate event.
Kim Kardashian is a successful entrepreneur who has made a name for herself in the fashion, beauty, and entertainment industries. Here are ten business ventures that Kim Kardashian is involved in and her net worth from 2010 to 2020:
- KKW Beauty: Kim’s beauty line, which includes makeup and skincare products. (Valued at $1 billion in 2021)
- SKIMS: Kim’s shapewear and loungewear line. (Valued at $1.6 billion in 2021 according to Forbes)
- KKW Fragrance: Kim’s line of fragrances.
- Kimoji: Kim’s line of emojis and merchandise.
- Kardashian Kollection: Kim’s clothing line with her sisters.
- DASH: Kim’s clothing store chain with her sisters.
- Keeping Up With The Kardashians: Kim’s reality show that has been on the air since 2007. (It is estimated that the Kardashian family collectively earned approximately $30 million per season)
- Social Media: Kim’s massive social media following, which she uses to promote her businesses and products.
- Endorsements: Kim has endorsed various brands and products, including diet supplements and exercise equipment.
- Investments: Kim has invested in several businesses, including the app Screenshop.
According to Forbes, Kim Kardashian’s net worth has grown from $35 million in 2010 to $1 billion in 2021. She is now officially a billionaire, thanks to her successful business ventures, endorsements, and investments.
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