High school dropout builds six-figure construction and social media empire by age 22

Matt Panella, a high school dropout, built a successful construction and social media career, earning $200,000 annually by age 22. He started in construction at 15, earning $8 an hour, and rapidly advanced his skills. Panella now also runs a real estate business and is developing construction software. His online presence, @MattBangsWood, shares trade knowledge, attracting hundreds of thousands of followers and highlighting the growing appeal of skilled trades.