Craigslist Seller. Salary: $100

You and your roommate put an ad in Craigslist to sell your old futon so you can buy a new one. A guy calls and says he'll be right there for it. When he shows up, he is talking to himself, covered in tattoos, and looks a little like the guy on the "Most Wanted List" at your bank. He gives you a crisp $100 bill and takes off with the futon, muttering as he leaves. As you lock the door, you notice there's an exploded ink tag on the other side of the bill.

Summer Job. Salary: $20,000 

You get hired by a discount furniture shop in a sad strip mall. The place doesn't have much foot traffic but what it does have, they love you. You're the only salesperson who is selling furniture. The boss doesn't mind, as long as somebody does it.

Full-Time Furniture Store Job. Salary: $30,000 

You're hired at a successful store with pretty flexible hours, which is great because it allows you to still go to classes at night. Just remember to get enough sleep. Your customers are probably not interested in hearing you ramble about different chambers of the heart...at least not when they're asking about dinner tables.

First Manger Job. Salary: $45,000

Ikea promotes you from the sales floor to sales manager. The atmosphere is fun, the pay is good, and the benefits are divine. Oh to have a health insurance policy again.

You Own Your Own Furniture Store. Salary $100,000+ 

You buy out the store that you made a hit and become the most beloved furniture store in your neighborhood. You install pony rides and a carousel. You hand out free hot dogs, popcorn, slush cones, and have fun music playing of the latest pop hits all the time. The media picks up the story and pretty soon the whole world is taking heed of your business strategies.