Joseph Berriman was kidnapped, beaten, and left for dead over a decade ago. He promised himself that if he survived, he would never take life for granted again. Berriman is now a multi-millionaire living the life he always dreamt of, which includes owning a jetski. However, achieving this level of success was a long process that took him ten years. Growing up in a loving household in Newcastle, NSW, he faced financial struggles and a lack of support, which fueled his desire to succeed. He wanted the luxury of financial freedom but didn’t pursue a university education after being kicked out of school at 14. Instead, he started an apprenticeship as a carpenter, determined to become successful.
After completing his apprenticeship, Berriman moved to Western Australia to enhance his skills as an underground driller. However, he encountered difficulties, which led him to associate with the wrong crowd, resulting in a brutal kidnapping in 2013. He was beaten and left to die but miraculously survived. Three years later, he returned to Newcastle and decided to take control of his destiny. With support from a family friend, Berriman began a new chapter by starting his own construction business, which quickly flourished. Today, his property development company is valued at $10 million, and Berriman has generated significant profits, though he acknowledges that his journey is ongoing.
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