On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Debra Zerr, a Missouri State University junior and young entrepreneur that has been working on her business to sell her costume and wedding dress designs. Debra's business is Corner of Sunshine, and is being worked on as a website to sell her products and currently holds her place for her travel and style blog. Taegan and Debra talk about what it's like to work in an area that is extremely time consuming and hands-on, Debra's plans for making an impact in the fashion industry, and why college has been an important step for her entrepreneurial success. 

Website: https://cornerofsunshineco.com/ (under construction until May 23, 2020)

Temporary Website: http://sunshinesonyoucorn.wixsite.com/sunshinecorner

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosfashion18/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/cornerofsunshine

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Joshua Kovan, an Arizona State University student that is majoring in Entrepreneurship and that has had his fair share of experience with trying to jump start small businesses. Josh specifically discusses his experience with his business, Envoy Operation, and the reasons why it did not work for him like how he had hoped. There are some major focuses on learning from failure, the challenge of running an intellectual-based start up, and the difficulty that most other guests have had with judgement due to their age. 

Referenced Episodes: 

#1- https://anchor.fm/studentpreneurshow/episodes/Thriving-in-a-Dying-Industry---With-Bicycle-Trader-and-Repairman--Adam-Waltke-eaggob

#2- https://anchor.fm/studentpreneurshow/episodes/The-Fold-able-Helmet-Entrepreneur--with-KOVA-creator--Rachel-Benyola-e5adqa

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Bri Flasch, an Instagram influencer, photographer, videographer, music artist, and owner of Flasch Fashion. Bri has accomplished many things with her platform on Instagram, including getting chances to be an ambassador for Adobe, an intern for Google, and the photographer/videographer of a popular local restaurant in her city of Minneapolis. She discusses with Taegan how entrepreneurship runs in her blood, as her family members have all had some experience with it, and that she plans to do more with her current partnerships and businesses in the future once she graduates this May. Be sure to check out all of her profiles and shops!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briflasch/

Website for All: https://www.briflasch.com

Flasch Fashion Page: https://www.instagram.com/flaschfashion/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_8gXlwrOvrhk6-_l9Ix_w (CyberGirlfriend)

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Carrie Berk, the famous author and TikTok star. Carrie discusses her experience with entrepreneurship since the age of 8, when she was first published. At only 17, Carrie is figuring out where to go to college, how she will manage her busy life with school, and how to keep building her brand. Her website Carrie's Chronicles is a style empowerment website that focuses on fashion, healthy living, exercise, and reflects well to a broad range of audiences. Carrie's TikTok and Instagram pages show her having fun as a teenager that is doing the most with her experience in business, writing, and even acting. She is also staring on a new Brat TV series, Stage Fright. 

Carrie's Website: https://www.carrieschronicles.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrieberkk/

TikTok: @carrieberkk

Brat TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnJJrDUl-y_ryelLMslxkQ

On this episode of The Studentprenuer Show, we hear from Nick Nelson and Maverick Lopez, co-partners of a branch of Aruza Marketing at Texas Tech. Aruza Marketing is a pest control company that offers summer internships for college students in North Carolina. Nick started at Aruza first, then recruited Maverick and started working together as a team, generating $600,000 for Aruza in a three month period last summer. The pair discuss with Taegan what it has taken for them to succeed, how they recruit individuals and run their branch, and explain the very strict schedule they keep in order to stay on task. 

Aruza's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aruza-marketing/

Summer Intern Information: https://www.aruzamarketing.com/

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Kent Heckel, a young man that dropped out of college after getting the offer of a lifetime for his work with his personal YouTube channel. 

Kent started his channel when in high school and was doing daily vlogs. During his junior year of college, he got an internship creating video content and decided from there that he wanted to leave school and pursue content creation. He now owns AntiSocial Friends Club and works with all kinds of creators from Logan Paul to Jim Gaffigan. 

Be sure to check him out!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antisocial-friends-club/about/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentresting/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/The1KentH

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentresting2

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Missouri State University freshman and bicycle business owner, Adam Waltke. Taegan and Adam discuss how Adam has done so well in an industry that has been on the decline for the past couple decades, how he managed with doubts about his knowledge and skill based on his age, and working with a limited amount of space, tools, and ensured safety. Some of the risks of entrepreneurship are really exposed here, including the chances of losing personal money. Be sure to check out Adam's social media pages below if you are interested in looking at bikes or may be interested in buying/selling. 

Adam's personal bike page: https://www.instagram.com/awrestoration/

Main bike page: https://www.instagram.com/nicks_classic_bikess/

Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/nicks_classic_bikess

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Francie Ruppert, the owner of SaferSit, a Cincinnati-based company that focuses on connecting families with good babysitters. Francie and Taegan talk about growing a business over time, the value of having a great business partner, and how your very own community can help support your business and help you grow. Fancie started the business while attending high school and by the end of her high school career, she was managing 40 peers that worked for her babysitting business. Now, five years since launching the business, SaferSit will finally get its own app and be accessible to even more parents and families in Cincinnati. 

https://www.safersit.com/

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Sam Lister, the owner of BLNK Slate Media. BLNK Slate Media focuses on creating social media content for businesses, and Sam is a young man that started this while in high school and believes that is all the education that he will ever need. Taegan and Sam discuss the ongoing debate of if college is necessary, using resources you already have access to, and benefits of starting a business while in high school. Make sure to check out Sam Lister's information below!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/blnkslatemedia/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-lister/

https://www.instagram.com/samlister__/

On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Kennon and Amber from CarGo. Started Cape Girardeau, Missouri, CarGo is a food and alcohol delivery service, as well a ride share service. Kennon works within the company and is the head of the branch in Springfield, Missouri, and Amber is a Missouri State senior that does sales and is a driver. The great thing about CarGo is that it is a local business that supports other local businesses. Taegan, Kennon, and Amber all talk about what CarGo does, why they decided to focus on local restaurants, why they chose small cities, and how far they plan to expand. Be sure to give this episode a listen and check out their website and app!

https://www.gocargo.io/