Kicked Out at 13, Millionaire at 26, Miserable at 28

October 14, 2026
1h 19m
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Tuvy Lemberg wasn't exactly the kid anyone expected to become a successful entrepreneur. He struggled in school, got kicked out, dropped out as a teenager, and spent years trying to figure out where he belonged. Then he built a photography products company that brought in millions of dollars in revenue. The money came. The nice cars came. The recognition came. But the happiness he thought would come with all of it? Not so much. In this episode of Kosher Money, Tuvy shares his remarkable journey from struggling student to successful business owner, why financial success left him feeling empty, how he found his way back to Yiddishkeit, and what he learned about taking risks, building businesses, finding love, and starting over. It's an honest conversation about money, happiness, bitachon, and why it's never too late to change the direction of your life. We also get into his latest business venture, Primal Crisp, and what it takes to turn an idea into a real business. His contact is tuvylemberg@gmail.com 👉 ✬ SPONSORS ✬ ► COLEL CHABAD: And speaking of using money for what actually matters, we want to thank Colel Chabad for partnering with us on this episode. For more than 200 years, they've been helping families across Israel with much-needed resources: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney ► COACH SHMUEL SHAYOWITZ: A lot of financial stress comes from making a big decision before fully understanding the numbers. Whether you're thinking about buying a home, refinancing, an investment property, or business financing, Shmuel helps you understand your options. Visit https://CoachShmuel.com/LSJ to schedule a conversation. ► BF DESIGN: If you're building a home, a nursing home, an assisted living facility, a development, a school, a shul, or other commercial space, the early planning matters a lot more than people realize. BF Design focuses on making projects practical, buildable, and efficient from the start, helping clients avoid expensive mistakes later on. They've planned over 50 million square feet and work on projects across New Jersey, Florida, and beyond. Visit https://BFDesign.com ► BITBEAN: Your custom software solution with incredible talent at a fraction of the price it used to be. Please tell Alex that Eli from Kosher Money sent ya! Learn more at https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ✬ Helpful Resources ✬ ► KOSHER DEBT HELP – Honest, agenda-free help for people dealing with debt and financial pressure. Visit https://www.kosherdebthelp.com/ ► LIVING SMARTER JEWISH – Free financial coaching and guidance for the frum community. Visit https://LivingSmarterJewish.org/ Follow Kosher Money on TikTok & Instagram: @koshermoneypod Visit our website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Call-in Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 Israel: 079-579-5088 WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513 #KosherMoney #TuvyLemberg #JewishMoney #Entrepreneurship #Business #MoneyMindset #PersonalFinance #Wealth #Happiness #Bitachon #Judaism #JewishWisdom #Yiddishkeit #JewishBusiness #FrumLife #JewishPodcast #EliLanger #LivingLchaim #KM