After two weeks I came to the realization that I would not be able to find a job and earn a pay check by the due date for the fee, and had to take the matter of allocating money into my own entrepreneurial hands. Utilizing the season of student government campaigns in my high school to my advantage, I struck deals with a couple of candidates who willingly forked over money for a few campaign T-Shirts. It wasn't long before my hand-crafted designs swept the school and business was booming. Within another two weeks time my wallet was fat with glorious T-Shirt cash. In due time, I eagerly slid the fellow at the DMV all of my hard-earned money along with the necessary paperwork to ensure that I wouldn't accumulate points on my license. Needless to say, my father was very proud of me and allowed my reckless, rolling-stop self to remain in the warm confines of his home. That, ladies and gentlemen, is my entrepreneurship story.
Ciara, your story is so interesting! Most of the other posts are about someone else, but the fact that yours is about something you did is awesome. I, too, had to get a job at an early age and it's not easy figuring out how to get some cash at that age. I think it's really cool how you were able to use the student government election to your advantage. That and the shirt designs you included were super creative. Overall, the way you went about making your ticket money was awesome and says a lot about how you've been a business thinker from a young age. Good story!
ReplyDeleteI love this! This is such a great story! And good for you! You were creative and used your resources wisely. This just goes to show that what seemed like a bad situation (which, ok, getting a ticket isn't great), turned into a huge growing experience for yourself. Did you think you had it in you to start up and run such a successful student business before this event occurred? I can see why your father was proud of you, because I, myself, am impressed.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great story, Ciara. As a parent of a 9 year old, I can see exactly why your dad was impressed. If I had to guess, I bet you and your dad are very close. He knew he had a lesson to give and you accepted the challenge with such ease. Very admirable on both parts, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteHey Ciara,
ReplyDeleteGreat story! I love how you were able to share such a great personal experience. I look forward to working with you throughout the semester!
- Ryan
Hey Ciara,
ReplyDeleteGreat story! I love how you were able to share such a great personal experience. I look forward to working with you throughout the semester!
- Ryan