I am an ambitious and very hard working 17 year old. I’ve always known I’m meant for business, and continue to prove why everyday.
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Free RegistrationMy Father, he works all day to support us has amazing business skills (NO college degree could get). He always tell me son don’t make the mistakes I made. (He thinks he can make me a billionaire) Doug Stephen - Owner of DownLow Chicken Working with this man taught me how things really work in a restaurant. I would’ve never been where I am without working for him.
How do you stay motivated?It sounds very harsh but looking at my family and people around me - Family because they are okay with so little but me I want it all! People around me because they’re will be the friends I have who party all the time ; compared to the friends who only work. I’ll tell you who’s living better who’s able to pay for dinner; who has a straight mind on 💵 money
What would you do with the $25,000?Investing into My life. I currently go to college for Auto Body and Refinishing (The Future of Cars) I currently run a detailing business - HD AutoCare I would plan to turn this into a DealerShip/AutoBody shop in the coming years. This 25,000 would be beneficial most to a 17 year old kid who knows more about business then 80% of people out there. I would also love to use the money to learn more - I want to make mistakes so I can learn from them. Then I’m one mistake short from those bil
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