World Famous Puppies, the initiative that turned an ex-con into a millionaire

When Eric Torres came out of federal prison in Florida, he only had $200 in his pocket and was determined to change his life. This is how the company started world famous puppiesborn from an idea that came to him when he was in seclusion and his undying love for animals.

According to the businessman, the money he received when he left prison was used to buy two dogs. World Famous Puppies started in 2021 as a remote operated puppy shopbut the presence in the social networks of Torres and his dogs increased the demand for the animals.

the little dogs, dance to a TikTok songor posing in tender scenes, they quickly captivated the audience following the World Famous Puppies account. This is how the entrepreneur realized that there was a need for a space where people can go to meet the puppies.

Torres then decided to launch the physical store, with attractions such as a original and colorful background to take pictures and share on networks. In less than a year, the sale of the puppies and his management of social networks turned his idea into a billion dollar company.

“All this increased during the pandemic”, said the entrepreneur in an interview with All Access last year. “People were quarantined. They spent more time with their pets and also spent more money on them.yes,” he added.

According to the CEO, one of his motivations to grow his business was to support his daughter, and he assured that he felt more driven because he didn’t have much capital. “Starting with nothing drives you. When you’re hungry, your brain works harder. If you get too comfortable, your mind won’t activate the parts of the brain that are on the road to survival.”.

Since then he has been amazed at how far his idea has come. Famous as the MLB player, Felix HernandezMexican actress and singer, Ninel Condethe reggaeton star, farrukomodel and presenter kerly ruizand the singers Lenier and Zion from Zion & Lennox, have been a customer of World Famous Puppies.

Currently, the store operates from its headquarters in Doral, Florida, as well as through its website. The portal lists all the breeds of the puppies they sell, with the name and photo of each available puppy.

People interested in buying a puppy must fill out a form, which will be sent to their email after registering on the website. According to the specifications, World Famous Puppies offers home delivery anywhere in the world and it is possible to finance the purchase in the long term.

“We only use the best breeders in the country,” Torres revealed. “I feel a connection with every dog ​​that walks through my shop.”.