Post by Culverhouse College of Business

Before building a successful business, these two best friends were spending summers collecting and reselling golf balls to make some extra money. Now, that entrepreneurial spirit has turned into a $50,000 success story after their latest win in the Edward K. Aldag Jr. Student Business Plan Competition. 🌟 Lifelong best friends Anthony Sherman and Max McNally, from New Lenox, Illinois, are the cofounders of Boost, a healthy chewing gum brand infused with antioxidants. From childhood side hustles to building their company as University of Alabama students, the pair have always shared an entrepreneurial mindset. That mindset helped the duo earn $50,000 to invest in Boost. The prize will support expanded manufacturing for new flavors and increased social media outreach as the company continues to grow. Learn more about their journey → Link in bio.