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Interview with Eva Baker: TeensGotSense

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Think you can’t create a cool new business when you are stuck listening to “borrrrrrinnng” shows on the radio?  Then you need to hear Eva Baker’s story!

On this Mom & Daughters Inc interview, Eva and I discussed how she launched her business, TeensGotSense.  It’s a unique concept that educates teens on financial topics like shopping, bartering with parents and finding a first job.   Eva started the business when she realized that there were no outlets that shared tips on financial literacy from a young person’s perspective.

If you are curious about starting a business, Eva also shares how she dealt with the unknown aspects of the startup. For example, listen to 6 min mark to hear her story about designing her first website.  She also shares some great tips about how to get help from friends and family.

Eva is launching a teen conference this June.  If you know any teens who want to be inspired, check out details in the link below.

http://theteenpreneur.com/

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How Can Entrepreneurship Help Your Daughter Build Self Confidence?

Has your daughter ever sold anything and realized how it can help her gain self confidence?

  • Maybe she is a Girl Scout and she sold Girl Scout cookies?
  • Or she participated in a car wash or another school fundraising activity?

I am not talking about when YOU brought the forms into your job.  You remembered every colleague who asked you to participate in their kid’s wrapping paper fundraiser.  So, you returned the favor.  LOL.

Remember a time when SHE sold.

  • She talked about why this was  important
  • She introduced herself to another adult – besides a family member – and caught their attention.
  • And she convinced them to say yes.

If your daughter has not engaged in this activity, I encourage you to get her involved in an entrepreneurship program.  It is an amazing opportunity to learn how to communicate the following:

  • Presenting an idea so others are interested
  • Hearing no and handling objections
  • Gaining confidence when someone is interested and believes in her idea

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