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Podcast: Keep The Change
Episode: From Soap Buckets to Signing Leases at 17 - Max Tebbs, Clean Car Collective
Description: At just 13, Max Tebbs started cleaning cars to fundraise for refugees. Today, the 18year old runs Clean Car Collective, Wellington’s leading car detailing business with a full studio, mobile fleet, and over 125 five-star reviews.In this episode, Max shares how he turned a side hustle into a thriving company (including signing a lease at 17) and how he’s balancing business growth with his personal journey toward financial independence. Max’s story is a great reminder that you don’t need to wait for permission to build something meaningful and that smart financial thinking can start at any a...