Dallas Crilley’s Kidpreneur Blog — Ways Kids and Teens Can Make Money

The Story:

When Ephren Taylor was just 12-years-old he remembered not being able to afford video games, so he decided to start making his own.  After learning how to program computers, he started duplicating copies of the games he made and selling them to his classmates for $10 each.  He ended up selling over 100 copies.

His early success only fueled his passion. He discovered he was “Taylor made” for business and by the time he was 17-years-old, he had created a multi-million dollar technology company.

Now in his 20s, Ephren is the youngest African-American CEO of a publicly traded company of all time.

The Secret:

Ephren didn’t use his humble beginnings as an excuse.  It only made him hungry and driven to succeed.  He also didn’t see his age as a handicap.  While other kids his age were playing video games, he was creating and selling them.

Now It’s Your Turn:

It’s never too early to begin your dash for cash.  What’s your dream job?  If it doesn’t exist, do what Ephren did — create it.  Many people find themselves years down the road in a job that they hate.  If you do what you love it’s not work.  But if your only motivation is money, it’s game over.