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Ben Baller recounted his journey from sneaker collector to luxury car owner. In 2004, Ben began an exotic car rental service, starting with a Ferrari and a Phantom. One of his cars even came from a deal helping an NBA player in financial distress. Notably, Ben funded this passion by selling his prized 1,800-pair sneaker collection, raking in nearly $2.9 million through eBay auctions. This hefty profit allowed him to buy a Ferrari. Ben shared a poignant lesson from Dr. Dre, noting, "Making $1 million is easy, keeping it is the hard part." Lavish spending habits on nightlife and other vices marked this era, although it was also a period of personal growth.
