If you believe that every little bit helps then keep
reading...
For the past two summers my son has dabbled in
entrepreneurialism.
He started by mowing lawns, what kid hasn't done that?
It's time tested and money in the bank. (The grass always
keeps growing...unless you live in the arctic.)
Last summer we brainstormed a little and bought some gear
for under a hundred bux and he started going door-to-door
asking people if he could hand-wash their cars for 10 bux a
pop. (he used the same client list he had built from mowing
lawns also, he's a smart kid!)
This year we, I should say HE because HE does all the
work lol, went a step further.
He's been offering his clients an 'interior auto
detailing' service for $25 bux (not including the $10 for
hand-wash service.)
About 75% his clients take him up on the offer which means
he now gets thirty-five bux an hour (it takes him about an
hour
for total service.)
Compare that to any auto-detailing service in your area,
it's a great price for the service you get, period!
I've seen his work, he's very good! The little rascal
charges his old man $20. (He calls it the family discount,
LOL, if we were American I'm sure he would be a Republican.
We're Canadian.)
He's averaging between $500-$800 per week! His clients
love his service so much he only spends about an hour a day
door-knocking for new clients.
He works 4-6 hours per day four days a week.
Myself having been an entrepreneur for the past ten years
approached my son and asked him if he would hand out
business cards promoting my website.
He said.....get this....."WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME DAD?"
As I was choking back tears of pride I realized he was
well on his way to becoming a successful businessMAN......
..........then he rejected my offer of one dollar per
business card, and counter-offered a buck and a half.
Well I did what any 'good' father would do.......I took
away his X-Box!!!
That'll learn 'em, HAHAHAHAHA!
I'M KIDDING................we met in the middle and
settled on a buck and a quarter. That's pretty good for him
considering all he has to do is ask the following;
"Hey Mister, You own a computer?" If they say yes he hands
over a card and says "Check it out"
If they say no, he says "Know anyone interested in making
extra money at home? Give this card to them please"
My card simply has my URL ONLY on it.
http://www.helpfuldynamics.com
I've sold over twenty of his clients wanting my various
information pacakages. This has been in the last month
alone!
His clients trust him and I don't think they would have
bought from me if it had not been for my son Anthony, who
is 15 years old by the way!
What are your kids doing this summer?
Why not teach them about entrepreneurialism?
McDonalds is a great place to work I guess if your kids
will accept minimum wage and being worked like a dog.
Why not pass on your entrepreneurial spirit to your kids
now while they're still impressionable.
What? No kids?
Start this business yourself, and hire the neighbors kid.
You line up the appointments, the kid does the detailing
and hand-washing and split the take.
AND DON'T FORGET YOUR WWW. BUSINESS CARDS!!!
Hope this gets your kids off the couch/computer games this
summer!
About The Author:
Ron Howell, an entrepreneur for the past ten years,
in mailorder, courier services, as a finder,and
now making his way into Internet Marketing.
"Pass on your knowledge and you live forever!"
http://www.helpfuldynamics.com