Is your daughter heading to college for the first time? Super congrats!! And I know you must excited/nervous/overwhelmed/joyful about the transition. It's a big BIG move. But I beg you. Stop … [Read More]
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Stop worrying about the bedsheets and stress over this if your daughter is moving to college this fall
Why you probably don’t pay attention to entrepreneurship for your daughter
I read an amazing article recently. It spoke about the benefits of why you want to encourage your child on the entrepreneurial path. And it highlighted ideas that make my heart sing - ie. kids … [Read More]
Stop the hype. It takes more than a 5 second inspirational quote
I'm tired y'all The inspirational quotes on Instagram The beautiful photos on Pinterest The happy happy joy joy "I discovered this mountaintop moment" on Facebook. The tshirt … [Read More]
Why hustling Girl Scout cookies teaches girls how to be young entrepreneurs
Fantasizing about another box of Thin Mints? Girl, I ordered 4 boxes of Tagalongs. Trust I understand the Girl Scout cookie obsession. #munchmunch Do you know what is also amazing … [Read More]
Did you spend ALL the Christmas gift money?
Did your daughter get a few cash gifts from friends and family? Good! After she's written the thank you notes, consider this idea: Save Some Spend Some Invest Some One of the most … [Read More]
Why you need to teach your daughter sales skills
You might think why does my daughter need sales skills? Along with good grades, shuttling her to afterschool and summer activities, and all of the things that you need to help her do to get accepted to college …you now need to help her gain experience selling things?
Your daughter is destined to be a Doctor. Lawyer. Accountant. Educator. She doesn’t need to learn how to sell.
Sorry. That was a good position for people coming of age before 2000.
If you want her to be best equipped for a career in ANYTHING, you need to encourage her entrepreneurial spirit. And of the first things is that she can benefit from is gaining rudimentary practice selling things – sales skills where she learns how to pitch a product and deal with objections. Whether it’s a product she’s made or a service she enjoys performing. Or some other avenue that will give her the experience of presenting, negotiating and closing with others.
Let me share with you an example of why it’s important [Read More…]
Sweet Dream Girlz – Teen entrepreneurs interviewed
It’s easy to be inspired by other entrepreneurs. Especially when they are smart and successful young female entrepreneurs showing the world what’s possible! And so I introduce you to Brea and Halle Holmes – a sister team of young entrepreneurs who started their own skin care line. Read below and get inspired! And if you are […]
No plans this summer? Free time IS good!
In a panic because your daughter doesn’t have plans this summer? I get it. You want your daughter on the “college” track. Sooooooooo…. she should be highly scheduled attending camps, events, and activities,etc. It would give her more stories. More bullets on her resume. And she will look more “well rounded” for her applications. However, […]
One day business – The best way to buy something cool this summer!
School is almost out and you are not sure what your daughter is going to do this summer? Challenge her to start a one day business! I’m betting that she wants to buy something cool (aka expensive) and you want her to get some experience that will help her in the future. There is a […]