Jr. Moguls

Parenting Young Entrepreneurs: 6 Steps to Raise Business-Minded Kids

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

Kids’ Entrepreneurship Author empowers kids with $500 Grants

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: apriltaylor@jrmoguls.com Mobile: (+1) - 800-582-9272 Connect with Candace Okin  Website: https://candaceokin.com Mason Makes Money Fund: https://masonmakesmoneyfund.org LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/candace-okin-13b17215 Instagram: https://instagram.com/candace.okin Facebook: https://facebook.com/AuthorCandaceOkin Email: candaceokin@gmail.com Book on Amazon: https://amazon.com/Mason-Makes-Money-Candace-Okin/dp/1953156088

Raising Kidpreneurs Starts With How You Think

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.

Teen CEO Built Hair Accessory Empire After Getting in Trouble for Losing Barrettes

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.

Legacy vs. Pressure: Raising Young Moguls with Purpose

In episode seventeen of Jr. Moguls, April Taylor tackles the delicate balance between nurturing young entrepreneurs and overwhelming them with expectations. Taylor shares warning signs that parents might be pushing rather than guiding, including doing more talking than listening and creating homes focused on performance over safe spaces to fail. She introduces purpose-centered parenting principles that celebrate progress over profit, effort over outcomes, and consistency over perfection. Through personal reflection on raising her own six and seven figure entrepreneur children, Taylor explains how to check yourself as a parent to ensure you're building mental and emotional wellness alongside business success. The episode features a key self-assessment question: "Am I building with my child or building through them?" that guides how parents show up during tough moments and new launches. Taylor emphasizes that legacy comes from intention, not perfection, while previewing episode eighteen's focus on real strategies for building greatness from home. The episode wraps with updates on the upcoming Jr Moguls Entrepreneur System countdown and Academy launch.