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Sietze (24) owns three coffee carts and pays himself 2,500 euros a month: ‘That’s partly based on what my friends earn’

Sietze (24) owns three coffee carts and pays himself 2,500 euros a month: ‘That’s partly based on what my friends earn’

Sietze Siebbeles, a twenty-four-year-old entrepreneur, has built a thriving business operating three coffee carts through diligent work. He pays himself a monthly salary of 2500 euros, choosing to prioritize reinvesting in his company over personal luxury spending.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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