My 2024 Accomplishments

Every year, I take time to sit down and reflect on all of my accomplishments from the past 12 months.

This practice has become a cornerstone of my personal and professional growth.

The reason I do this is simple:

It’s easy to lose sight of how far you’ve come amidst the hustle of daily life.

By reviewing the year, I get to celebrate the wins—big and small—and remind myself of the hard work, dedication, and progress that sometimes go unnoticed.

This isn’t about boasting or comparing myself to others; it’s about practicing gratitude, building self-awareness, and creating a foundation for future goals.

Reflection like this also helps me identify what worked, what didn’t, and what I want to focus on moving forward.

Sharing my list isn’t just about transparency—it’s also an invitation.

If you’ve never done this before, I encourage you to try it for yourself.

It’s a powerful exercise that helps you close the year with a sense of accomplishment and step into the new one with clarity and purpose.

Here’s my full list of 2024 accomplishments—maybe it will inspire you to look back on your own year and recognize how much you’ve achieved too!

• Lost 35+ pounds and developed incredible health and fitness habits.
• Sold over $700,000 on Amazon FBA and earned over $150,000 in profit.
• Earned over $100,000 from my coaching programs, helping countless people grow their businesses.
• Earned over $90,000 through affiliate marketing and sponsorships.
• Consistently earned passive income from my two rental properties, thanks to my exceptional management company.
• Hosted over 200 live Zoom coaching calls for students in the Reselling Freedom membership.
• Spent 90% less time managing my Amazon business compared to 2023 by outsourcing to a prep center and fine-tuning my team.
• Started a faceless automated YouTube channel in the history niche, gaining over 100,000 views and 440 subscribers in the first 6 weeks. While it’s not yet monetized, I’m confident it will generate income in 2025.
• Hired a personal trainer and trained consistently with him all year.
• Hired an online fitness coach in November to improve my nutrition and workouts.
• Grew my net worth to $1.5M.
• Achieved an 800 credit score.
• Updated the eBay-to-Amazon Masterclass 2.0 with over 50 new videos.
• Enjoyed a two-day mini vacation in Providence, Rhode Island, with my girlfriend.
• Traveled to New York City for the first time in years, explored with my girlfriend and her mom, and had an amazing BBQ with her family.
• Invested monthly into my retirement accounts and significantly grew my stock portfolio.
• Hired a life coach in September and met with him weekly for personal development.
• Launched Replen Catcher software, helping my team and users source over $1.4 million worth of products from eBay.
• Became part-owner of Go2Lister, the fastest and most efficient listing software.
• Partnered with Amanda Ballard to launch the Walmart Flipping Masterclass.
• Collaborated with Joji and Victor to become the top affiliate for Bookmine, helping people source incredible book deals from Amazon.
• Won a prize as a top affiliate for Chris Grant/Corey Ganem’s wholesale challenge.
• Hosted a free overnight Connecticut thrifting meetup with 30+ resellers, which was a blast!
• Co-hosted the first Books and Beyond Conference with Joji, Avery, and Victor, attended by over 130 people.
• Attended the Miami Seller Conference and had a great time networking with resellers.
• Took a one-week road trip to Vermont and Montreal, exploring new places with my girlfriend.
• Treated my mom to a beautiful 4-day tropical cruise.
• Took my mom to the casino for three nights to celebrate her 70th birthday.
• Purchased a 3-step reverse osmosis water filter to improve the quality of drinking water at home.
• Gained over 30 million views on social media, with one video reaching 8.4 million people.
• Started dancing salsa again, completing a 12-week beginner class and taking one-on-one private lessons.
• Earned over $7,000 in passive income through the Amazon Influencer program, despite posting fewer than 10 new videos.
• Posted over 150 new videos on YouTube.
• Posted over 500 videos on Instagram and TikTok.
• Published 15+ blog posts on RaikenProfit.com.
• Repaired my house after a car crashed into it at the end of 2023.
• Spent a lot of time outdoors, going on walks and hikes.
• Greatly reduced my weed and alcohol consumption.
• Tracked my net worth monthly and worked closely with my bookkeeper and accountant throughout the year.
• Implemented several systems in my Amazon and coaching businesses, enabling me to spend significantly less time working in them.
• Grew my email list to over 24,000 subscribers and removed inactive subscribers throughout the year.
• Launched multiple replenishment lists to help students find profitable deals to flip on Amazon.
• Fired my financial planner in November, realizing I no longer needed to pay 1% of my net worth annually to manage my stock investments.
• Cut back on ordering from Uber Eats and DoorDash, eating more home-cooked meals than ever, which felt amazing!

Thank you so much for taking the time to read through my 2024 accomplishments.

I genuinely appreciate the support, encouragement, and inspiration I’ve received from this amazing community throughout the year.

Sharing these wins is as much about reflecting on my journey as it is about staying connected with all of you.

As we move into a new year, I want to challenge you to take some time to do this exercise for yourself.

It doesn’t have to be a long list, but even reflecting on a few key wins can make a big difference.

Whether it’s personal, professional, or both, acknowledging your progress will leave you feeling proud and motivated for what’s next.

If you do decide to take on this challenge, I’d love to hear about your experience!

Share your accomplishments with me or your own community—it might even inspire others to reflect and grow.

Let’s keep lifting each other up as we work towards our goals in 2025.

Here’s to a new year filled with growth, gratitude, and plenty of wins to celebrate this time next year.

Wishing you all the best in the year ahead, and thank you again for being part of my journey!