Teenage salvage entrepreneur | Salvage Upcycle Show #13

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Jaylen Wilson, owner of Salvage Boyz in Hampton Virginia, is the subject of our thirteenth episode of the show. Which is cool because he's only 13 years old! And he's already a successful salvage and repurpose entrepreneur, having opened his thriving salvage and vintage store over a year ago. With the help of his mom and the rest of his supportive family, Jaylen is always out on the prowl for items he can get cheap to sell for profit. Doing everything from picking side walks on trash days to scouring local thrift stores looking for hidden gems.
And he's got a good eye for potential. In fact, he's developed a loyal following from local flippers who flock to Salvage Boyz to find cool pieces at fair prices. Although he loves being a supplier of project pieces, he has started to develop his own style in terms of repurposing and upcycling items too. He's already created things like the funky mailbox that sits in front of Salvage Boyz, upcycled from an old computer. A cool piece of functional art repurposed from old records and a worn out lamp. And even furniture, like a unique side table he made from old cabinet doors and desk drawers.
Jaylen might be an old soul, but his youthful energy is fun and contagious, so you definitely don't want to miss out on this awesome episode of the Salvage Upcycle Show.
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ABOUT US: The Salvage Upcycle Show is about people who don't see trash. Or junk. Only opportunity. And since you’re here, you might agree too. So we’re documenting the stories of amazing people and places doing awesome and creative things with salvage, upcycling and repurposing. All around the country. From hobby to industry. If it's staying out of the landfill, we're on it. If you like what we're doing, please consider supporting The Show on Patreon, which is a unique, creative fundraising platform: / salvageupcycle
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[@teeteewallace154]

I definitely have to come and support as a Hampton resident and loving his entrepreneurship

[@xoluche3526]

You are so awesome little brother and the fact that you’re 13 is amazing but that you’re right here in VA!! Shout out to your mom!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 This is like my dream job (but fashion wise instead) and I really feel inspired by a 13 year old!! Keep going young man!! You are a blessing!!

[@wandafowlow7846]

You're awesome keep up the good work

[@deniseeames6052]

A lovely young man and I wish him all the success in the world.

[@xoluche3526]

This warms my heart... I can see my son doing this

[@jajefferson03]

Me too.

[@duncanmcangus]

You are awesome

[@anya40]

What a great kid!

[@diogomonteiro3420]

Good Job, I love what you are doing, I don't pick up more stuff because the Wife does not like it, but I know it is fun,

[@outthasky]

Jaylen’s store looks a lot like my garage, only his is more organized and all the projects are completed.

[@sharoncarey5338]

This is wonderful! A young man focused.

[@dclark6357]

Love this

[@KD-xw8nv]

Keep it up, man! Love it.

[@RnBMistressWare]

Young, but very wise Entrepreneur. I wish him all the best in what He's doing.

[@robvegart]

ummmm... Subbed!

[@dennisalanvids]

You are an inspiration ! Keep crushing it!
#garyveechallenge

[@robvegart]

So there is hope for millennials!!! I need to 'really' travel the country!

[@slackerjo]

The son I never had!!!!