Episode 54 - 10CentTom: A passionate young Gold Coast entrepreneur on the the journey to owning multiple recycling centres employing those with disability, having a never-give-up attitude, and the goal of owning 100 beachfront homes on the Gold Coast.
You know what, he'll probably do it, or get pretty bloody close. Tom is full of energy, will, and focus. Many could learn a lot from him. So, listen and hopefully learn.
Visit Tom's website here.
Visit his Instagram here.
From Tom's website:
My Story
My name is Tom, but you may know me as 10 Cent Tom.
I have an intellectual impairment and was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at the age of 15. Due to this, I’ve had surgery to correct my spine and have two titanium rods running up the length of my back — but I don’t let anything stop me.
A few years ago, I started collecting bottles and cans from around my neighbourhood. In the beginning, I loved being able to get to know my neighbours and make friends while earning a bit of pocket money.
However, I found that I absolutely loved the challenge, and adventurous aspects of collecting containers from my neighbours, so I decided to make it a business! Now, I collect 10 cent cans and bottles around the Gold Coast from homes, businesses and events. My mum and I drop-off and pick-up 10 Cent Tom wheelie bins all throughout the Gold Coast from Pimpama to Palm Beach and will expand to Brisbane in the near future.
A donation of $200 to the 10 Cent Tom project is all that is required to receive a bin. All donations go towards 10 Cent Toms goal of opening a recycling depot and employing people with disabilities on the Gold Coast.
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By Paul CollinsEpisode 54 - 10CentTom: A passionate young Gold Coast entrepreneur on the the journey to owning multiple recycling centres employing those with disability, having a never-give-up attitude, and the goal of owning 100 beachfront homes on the Gold Coast.
You know what, he'll probably do it, or get pretty bloody close. Tom is full of energy, will, and focus. Many could learn a lot from him. So, listen and hopefully learn.
Visit Tom's website here.
Visit his Instagram here.
From Tom's website:
My Story
My name is Tom, but you may know me as 10 Cent Tom.
I have an intellectual impairment and was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at the age of 15. Due to this, I’ve had surgery to correct my spine and have two titanium rods running up the length of my back — but I don’t let anything stop me.
A few years ago, I started collecting bottles and cans from around my neighbourhood. In the beginning, I loved being able to get to know my neighbours and make friends while earning a bit of pocket money.
However, I found that I absolutely loved the challenge, and adventurous aspects of collecting containers from my neighbours, so I decided to make it a business! Now, I collect 10 cent cans and bottles around the Gold Coast from homes, businesses and events. My mum and I drop-off and pick-up 10 Cent Tom wheelie bins all throughout the Gold Coast from Pimpama to Palm Beach and will expand to Brisbane in the near future.
A donation of $200 to the 10 Cent Tom project is all that is required to receive a bin. All donations go towards 10 Cent Toms goal of opening a recycling depot and employing people with disabilities on the Gold Coast.