My name is Duke Alexander Moore, and four years ago I was sleeping out of my truck after having been evicted from my apartment. I had recently lost my job and, unable to afford rent, had found myself kicked out onto the streets. I felt completely stuck and hopeless. At that low point, I never could have imagined I’d one day be where I am today: providing for my family solely on my income, taking dream vacations, and traveling the world.
As a formerly homeless entrepreneur now supporting a family and running a multi-seven-figure business, Black History Month feels like the perfect time for me to partner with QuickBooks to share my story and offer advice in their Ask The Expert Series. I want my experience to inspire other people of color who might feel trapped in their circumstances to believe that anything is possible with grit, resilience, and a great business idea.