$75K/Month by 26: Owen Nurminen on Turning Struggle into Strategy

In this episode of the Young Money Podcast, we sit down with Owen Nurminen — a 26-year-old digital creator, consultant, and former pro gamer with over 150,000 followers. Owen unpacks his path from growing up in Orange County with a complex family dynamic to earning $75,000 a month in the content game. He dives deep into how his brother’s disability and financial hardships fueled his relentless drive, how he pivoted from basketball to Fortnite, and why delegation and obsession are the keys to scaling both influence and income. The conversation also covers hiring strategies, social media tactics, and balancing the grind with giving back — including his mission to support his mom and future ventures like app development. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or someone trying to level up, this episode is packed with real talk, value, and inspiration.