At 25 years old, Matthew Rosa was drowning in debt, delivering pizzas and living with his parents. Today, with annual earnings of $9.6 million, he is living proof that dreams are built with clear purpose and relentless perseverance.
This young man from Brooklyn, born in 1992, has broken socioeconomic stereotypes and redefined leadership in an industry worth billions. Unlike others, his story isn’t one of financial genius, but of a man who turned adversity into his greatest ally. Keep reading to find out how he did it!
Growing Up in Brooklyn: Where Success Was the Exception
Matthew grew up in an environment where graduating from high school was a rarity and going to college wasn’t even considered. In his family, legal entrepreneurship was an unfamiliar concept and economic options were limited to survival jobs.
In this context, at just 17 years old, he dropped out of school to care for his younger siblings, a responsibility that forced him to grow up quickly.
Before turning 20, Matthew had racked up $25,000 in credit card debt while bouncing between jobs: from making burritos at Chipotle to giving massages at Massage Envy. At his lowest point, he relied financially on his fiancée and delivered Chinese food to pay bills.
When Network Marketing Changed His Life
Matthew entered network marketing in 2012, but his first three years were a cycle of fading teams and broken promises. In 2014, while earning less than $1,000 a month, he met Jason Brown at an industry event. They shared a vision: to build an empire focused on helping others grow.
In 2015, they both joined iMarketsLive (now IM Academy), a forex trading education platform. Rather than immediately recruiting, they decided to master the product first. For two months, they studied financial markets without building any network.
Their strategy paid off: in just 63 days, they reached the rank of Chairman 8, generating six-figure annual income. That’s how Matthew began building his fortune before the age of 30.
Key Strategies: The Pillars of an Empire
Matthew’s success wasn’t a matter of luck, far from it. It was the result of hard work and discipline, guided by a series of key strategies that made all the difference. Here they are:
- “People Over Profits” Philosophy
Matthew and Jason prioritized team development over financial metrics. They created a mentorship system that has developed more than 100 six-figure earners.
- Digital Innovation and Authentic Content
They leveraged tools that were disruptive for their time:
- Social Media: Viral campaigns focused on financial education.
- YouTube: The series “Craving Abundance”, where they documented their daily struggles, attracting thousands of followers.
- Global Webinars: Live trainings across 30 countries, building a base of 60,000+ clients.
- Resilience as a Strategy
Each time a team failed or adversity struck, it was his self-belief that not only changed his own world, but helped many others transform theirs as well.
Achievements and Recognition: Breaking Records
Matthew’s career is filled with achievements and accolades earned through years of hard work. Some of the most noteworthy include:
- $9.6 million annually (2024): Ranked second in MLM income in the U.S., according to BusinessForHome.org.
- Chairman 500: The highest rank in IM Academy, reached at age 26.
- Global Impact: His organization operates in 30 countries and includes partnerships with leaders like Brandon Boyd and Ivan Tapia.
Conclusion
Matthew Rosa is not just a financial success story; he’s living proof that network marketing, when done ethically, can be a vehicle for social mobility. His story challenges the myth of “overnight success,” as it took him five years of constant failure before seeing results.
Even today, as he trains thousands in IM Academy, his message remains clear: “It’s not about how much you earn, but how many lives you impact.” In a world obsessed with shortcuts, Matthew Rosa reminds us that greatness is built brick by brick, crisis by crisis, always with people at the center.
