Jr. Moguls

In this episode of the Jr. Moguls Podcast, host April Taylor shares the complete kid entrepreneurs roadmap that transforms children into confident young business owners. This youth entrepreneurship masterclass covers six essential areas every child business venture needs, from developing leadership skills at home to scaling profitable kid-run enterprises. April teaches parents proven strategies for nurturing the entrepreneur mindset in children, including decision-making techniques and accountability systems that work without expensive programs. The episode delivers actionable confidence-building methods that help young entrepreneurs pitch ideas effectively, plus five simple marketing tactics kids can implement immediately to grow their businesses. Customer service principles for children entrepreneurs and failure-resilience techniques round out this comprehensive guide. Parents learn to recognize when their child's business is ready to scale and discover the systems needed for sustainable young entrepreneur success. This episode provides everything needed for raising business-savvy children who think strategically and act with confidence.

Follow April Taylor and Jr. Moguls Podcast

In this episode of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor speaks with Houston author Candace Okin, who transformed the impending financial crisis into opportunity for young entrepreneurs worldwide. After losing her job to budget cuts, Candace channeled her struggles into writing "Mason Makes Money," a children's book teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy when her son was just one year old. The book targets kids ages 7-13 and covers essential business concepts like money management, budgeting, and the mindset of "being your own boss." What started as a personal teaching tool has evolved into the Mason Makes Money Fund, a nonprofit organization that awards $500 grants to young business owners three times yearly. The program operates internationally, accepting applications from kids globally who own and operate their own businesses. Candace also runs free entrepreneurship workshops in libraries and community spaces, teaching everything from marketing to customer service. She shares practical advice for parents on supporting their children's business ideas and explains why entrepreneurship skills matter in today's changing economy, regardless of career path.

Follow April Taylor and Jr. Moguls Podcast

Website: https://jrmoguls.com
https://jrmogulspodcast.com/
https://itsapriltaylor.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/april-taylor-a13500ba
Facebook: https://facebook.com/aprilwalker20
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: (+1) - 800-582-9272

Connect with Candace Okin 

In this episode of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor reveals the hidden truth about parenting young entrepreneurs that most families miss entirely. Your children inherit more than your eye color; they inherit your mindset patterns too. This episode dives deep into the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset, showing parents exactly what their kids absorb when watching adults handle pressure and setbacks. April shares four daily mindset builders that actually work, including morning affirmations families can say together and the secret to celebrating effort over wins. She explains the mirror effect, where your self-talk becomes their inner voice, and teaches parents to model resilience instead of retreat. April introduces the concept of "let's grow together," proving you don't need to be perfect to guide your child's entrepreneurial journey. Providing practical strategies for building confidence and bounce-back ability as a family unit. Parents learn that business starts in the mind, but legacy is built in the heart, making mindset development a family affair rather than individual work.

In this episode of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor sits down with 18-year-old CEO GaBBY Goodwin, who transformed childhood frustration into a thriving business empire. At just seven years old, GaBBY invented the double-snap hair barrette after constantly losing traditional ones and getting in trouble at school. This solution became GaBBY Bows, now an 11-year-old company with three U.S. patents heading to major retail stores this fall. GaBBY shares how her mom's social media rant about poor hair products led to their pastor suggesting they break into the market themselves. The young entrepreneur discusses the importance of confidence when pitching to rooms full of adults who knew nothing about hair care, explaining how passion and belief in your product creates supporters who help build your table. GaBBY also reveals details about her new children's book "Naturally Me" with Harper Collins, designed to teach authenticity and self-love. She announces her upcoming speaking engagement at TSP Live 2025 and shares practical advice for young entrepreneurs about persistence, family support, and owning your achievements.

In episode 15 of Jr Moguls, host April Taylor delves into the art of vision casting for young entrepreneurs. Taylor reveals why children who learn to create clear visions early develop unshakable purpose and direction in their business ventures. She walks parents through a simple three-tier framework that transforms big dreams into actionable monthly and weekly steps, emphasizing that a vision without action remains just a wish. The episode tackles the hardest part of entrepreneurship: maintaining focus through setbacks and self-doubt by building daily affirmation habits and celebration practices. Taylor encourages parents to create a family culture where dreaming big becomes the norm, sharing goals around the dinner table and letting children witness adult vision-casting in action. With practical tools like vision boards and goal trackers, this episode equips families to raise focused, resilient young leaders who understand that legacies are built from the inside out. Perfect for parents ready to stop shrinking their child's dreams and start amplifying them instead.

Every day your child makes countless choices, and these small decisions are secretly building the foundation for their future leadership abilities. In this episode of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor breaks down why decision-making is a learnable skill that transforms how children approach challenges and opportunities when you move beyond "just do this" to "what do you think?" She shares three practical tools you can start using today: the pause technique, pros and cons mapping, and natural consequences that actually teach. You'll discover how to celebrate the thinking process instead of just right answers, and why getting it wrong sometimes creates the strongest leaders. This episode gives you specific questions to ask and strategies to implement that turn everyday moments into leadership training. Stop making all the decisions for your child and start coaching them to make smart choices independently.

Think leadership is just for corner offices? Think again. In this episode of Junior Moguls, April Taylor reveals how your living room is actually the first boardroom your child will ever know. She breaks down why real leadership isn't about being the boss - it's about ownership, decision-making, and showing up with integrity even when no one's watching. April shares everyday opportunities to cultivate CEO-level thinking, from the powerful question "What do you think we should do?" to giving your child meaningful responsibilities that matter. She dispels common leadership myths, reminding parents that mistakes aren't leadership failures - they're growth fuel when children learn to own them. Your parenting approach today shapes how your child will lead tomorrow, and this episode gives you the blueprint for building those skills in daily moments. Whether your young entrepreneur is running a neighborhood business or simply tackling homework challenges, these strategies will help them develop the mindset to create their own path rather than just follow one.

In episode twelve of Jr. Moguls, April Taylor breaks down how exceptional customer service creates the foundation for business longevity and customer loyalty. Taylor outlines five essential principles for young entrepreneurs: being kind, communicating clearly, following through on promises, fixing mistakes quickly, and going the extra mile with personal touches. She explains how feedback, staying connected, and celebrating customers transforms single purchases into ongoing relationships that fuel business growth through word-of-mouth marketing. Taylor provides a simple yet effective script for handling service mishaps: "I'm really sorry that happened. Let's make it right" - turning potential problems into trust-building opportunities. Parents learn their critical role in modeling these behaviors daily, from thanking someone who holds a door to professional business interactions. The episode concludes with an invitation to download resources and connect with Taylor directly through the Junior Moguls website as she previews next week's focus on setting long-term vision and strategy.