Benjamin Kapelushnik

Kapelushnik has been called Ben “kickz” Kapelushnik, the “Sneaker Don”, the sneaker plug, and a teen entrepreneur who is changing the world. His customers include D.J. Khalid and other high profile celebrities. Kapelushnik works with brands including Yeezy and Air Jordans before they are open to the public market. He is able to glean a 40 percent profit margin from each sale.

Sneakerdon.com Beginning

Kapelushnik began selling sneakers when he was in fourth grade. He said his parents did not want to fund his hobby of collecting sneakers. After he realized all the kids at school wanted his shoes he began reselling shoes already on market to his classmates in order to make a small profit. It took Kapelushnik years before he was able to build sneakerdon.com to the one million dollar profit it reached this year. He said his father had a hard time wrapping his mind around the concept of buying shoes for eight hundred dollars, wearing them for a small period of time, and being able to resell them for more. His mom on the other hand has encouraged him to chase his dreams, even if she did not quite understand the process.

Benjamin Kapelushnik’s Future Plans

Kapelushnik wants to open stores and chains to go along with the website business he already manages. He wants to become bigger and better at his job. Kapelushnik plans on furthering his education at a college institution, even though he already runs a successful business as a sixteen year old.

My Thoughts

Although I may share more of Benjamin’s father’s attitude towards the idea, I think the sneaker business is growing. If Kapelushnik continues to make connections and improvements I believe there will be almost no limit to the success he will have in his industry. I wish him well in his future endeavors, and I will keep my eyes peeled for his guest appearances on celebrity snap chats.