Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent's Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset

As John was finishing his last year of school, he observed that the options for individuals with differing abilities were very limited. At that moment, he declared that he wanted to go into business with his father. John's love for crazy socks became the inspiration and motivation behind their company, John's Crazy Socks. Two years later, John is the co-founder and Chief Happiness Office of John's Crazy Socks, a million- dollar e-commerce business.

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After a visit to the bank, when her father said no to the banker's offer of a lollipop, seven year old Alina asked the question, "Why isn't there a candy that's good for you?" Her frustration with this problem, motivated her to find a solution and the creation of her candy empire, Zollipops.

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Are you struggling with a kid who always leans towards the negative? Negative thinking can be a hindrance to forward action, and if it's not put in check early, it can also become a habit. Dr. Willie Jolley, author and motivational speaker offers practical strategies parents can use to help kids develop a "Yes Attitude".

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In this episode, 16 year old Danielle McNerney shares how her mother's fight against cancer launched her on a journey to becoming a teen chef and entrepreneur.

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Courage is not the absence of fear, rather it is taking action in the presence of fear.

In this episode, guest Margie Warrell shares insight on how to encourage kids to step out of their comfort zones and live bravely.

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Are you struggling with a child who constantly procrastinates? In this episode we speak with Dr. Joanne Foster, author of "Bust your Buts" and "Not Now, Maybe Later", and an expert on motivation and procrastination in young people.

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Tripp Phillips was given a choice: write an essay or come up with an invention. Honestly, what nine-year-old really wants to write an essay? He decided to try to invent something; but where and how to start? In this episode we talk with Tripp and his father Lee about his innovative solution to a common challenge experienced by kids playing with Legos.

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We live in the "selfie generation"; with a prevailing attitude that it's all about me. This perspective is absent of the idea of that we exist to make a difference in the world, that we don't just exist for ourselves. An entrepreneurial mindset in rooted in having a strong sense of purpose. What is purpose? Our guest, Nathan Shaw describes it this way, "Passion is purpose revealed". Nathan is the founder of Youth Empowerment Project and works with hundreds of youth annually helping them to explore that passion on their journey to discovery of their purpose.

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I'm often asked, "What business should my kid start?" My response often begins with, "It depends…"

In this episode, our guest offers great strategies to help parents guide kids toward this discovery.

Julie Frieswyk is an educator, innovation enthusiast and program manager of the Diamond Challenge, a global entrepreneurship competition for high school students. Julie offers a peek inside their process of teaching young people how to be observant, with a traveler's mindset, to recognize potential business opportunities.

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The only constant is the rapid exponential change that's happening. Success is being able to thrive in this changing world. Mentor Dida, senior intrapreneur at Ashoka, shares thoughts on how to help young people find the power inside of themselves to create change for themselves and for others.

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