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How I Started: Lessons from Entrepreneurs to the Next Generation

The Kids Markets team brings you inspiring ideas from entrepreneurs to help children explore, innovate, and become a builder in their own right. How I Started features conversations with founders and young entrepreneurs about building businesses from the ground up. Hosted by Connor Boyack, the show explores the lessons, pivots, and mentorship behind successful companies. Episodes include long-form founder interviews and Startup Standouts, short spotlights on teens launching their first ventures

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00:31:26

Jeff Danley on How to Start a Business, When to Raise...

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2026/10/07

What does it take to go from mowing lawns as a teenager to managing a $5 billion investment portfolio?Jeff Danley, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Peak Capital, joins How I Started to walk through the full founder journey, from his first lawn-mowing business at 13 to building one of the early credit card review websites in the 1990s to becoming a seasoned investor backing entrepreneurs across Utah.Jeff shares why most of the best businesses start from a personal need, when it actually makes sense

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00:11:57

Perfecting Your Product: Hilom Candles

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2026/09/30

Samantha White talks with Noa Schlosschberg, a 14-year-old candle maker in the Atlanta area, about how a candle-making class turned into a real business. Noa shares her early trial-and-error process, how Kids Markets helped her go from testing ideas to selling consistently, and what she’s learned about confidence, pricing, and standing out as a small business.Guest Links:https://www.instagram.com/hilomcandles/Key topics:Building and growing a candle businessBuilding InventoryInvesting in your

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00:22:05

How Bill Reynolds Started in Real Estate and Built a...

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2026/09/23

What happens when you walk away from a steady job with no income, no plan, and no safety net? Bill Reynolds did exactly that in his twenties and spent the next six decades building one of the most enduring commercial real estate portfolios along Colorado's Front Range.In this episode of How I Started, Bill, a longtime real estate developer and philanthropist funding the next generation of entrepreneurs, shares the real founder journey behind millions of square feet of offices, shops, and

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00:14:35

Turning Moldy Inventory into Financial Success:...

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2026/09/16

This week, Samantha gets to talk to Elisheba Sam, an incredibly talented crochet artist with a unique range of products and amazing storytelling skills. She shares how she got into crochet, her experiences selling her more unusual products, and how she overcame unexpected setbacks to have success. You won’t want to miss this enthralling episode! Guest Links:https://www.instagram.com/freedomfam.us?stkn=aGZrZGhwYjI4YjhtKey TopicsYouth entrepreneurshipStarting a handmade business as a childCrochet

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00:26:01

How Mary Crafts Started a Catering Business from Her...

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2026/09/09

What does it take to go from door-to-door card sales at age eight to building a multimillion-dollar catering company? Mary Crafts, Founder of Mary Crafts Inc. and one of Utah's most recognized culinary entrepreneurs, joins host Connor Boyack to share the real founder journey behind decades of growth.In this episode of How I Started, Mary walks us through her earliest entrepreneurial experience in a small Iowa town of 250 people, how watching her father identify community needs sparked her own

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00:11:15

How Simplifying Your Business Can Help You Grow...

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2026/09/02

This week we get to speak with Wilfred Bailey, a 13-year-old entrepreneur behind Happy Face Creations, about turning a love of reading into a business selling custom bookmarks and stickers. Wilfred shares how he improved product quality, organized inventory with a POS system, and kept growing through market feedback, weather challenges, and constant iteration.Guest Links:www.happyfacecreations.comhttps://www.instagram.com/happyfacecreations24/https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyFaceCreationKey

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00:29:37

How John Pestana Built and Grew Omniture into a $2...

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2026/08/26

What does it actually look like to grow a student side hustle into a company worth nearly $2 billion? John Pestana did exactly that, starting by building websites for $20 an hour out of a college computer lab, and eventually selling Omniture to Adobe for close to $2 billion.In this episode of How I Started, Connor Boyack sits down with John, an entrepreneur, CEO and Co-founder of ObservePoint, and a seasoned mentor to founders, to uncover the real story behind one of Utah's biggest tech success

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00:14:09

Customizing Your Product to Each Market: Kyler’s...

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2026/08/19

Samantha White sits down with 12 year old Kyler Whaley, who sells at Indianapolis markets and has built a business around 3D printed products tailored to different audiences. He shares how he learned the business side of selling, from inventory and pricing sheets to customer conversation and market research, and why adapting to each event matters.We discuss how Kyler chooses what to make, what sells best, and the lessons he has learned from selling in both kids markets and frequently speaking with

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00:28:38

From Street Corner to Global Reach: How Zuby Udezue...

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2026/08/12

What if you never needed anyone's permission to start? Zuby Udezue didn't wait, and the result was 30,000 albums sold hand-to-hand, across cities and countries, with no label, no manager, and no gatekeeper standing between him and his fans.Zuby is a global rapper, author, and podcaster with millions of followers who built his entire career by going directly to his audience, starting with geo arbitrage as a teenager between Saudi Arabia and the UK, and scaling to a self-released music

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00:13:41

The Importance of Strong Branding: Girl Coded Boutique

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2026/08/05

In this episode of Startup Standouts, host Samantha White interviews 11-year-old Felicity Barbot, the founder of Girl Coded Boutique, a beauty product line focused on clean skincare for young girls. Felicity shares her journey of starting her business, her experiences at various markets, and the challenges and successes she has faced. She emphasizes the importance of continual learning, customer engagement, and having a strong brand that draws people in. Guest

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00:25:05

Tim Draper on Founder Journeys, Failure, and Why...

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2026/07/29

Most people assume great investors were born knowing how to build. Tim Draper's first business ended with a neighbor walking away with most of his earnings, and he still calls it one of the most formative moments of his life.In this episode of How I Started, Connor Boyack sits down with Tim Draper, venture capitalist, founder of Draper University, and one of the most recognized names in global entrepreneurship, to trace the real origin of his founder mindset: from selling apples at the end of a

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00:11:23

How Observing and Experimenting Leads to Success: The...

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2026/07/22

In this episode of Startup Standouts, host Samantha White interviews young entrepreneurs James and Landon, who run the Cauley Farm Shop. They discuss their journey at Kids Markets, sharing insights on their product offerings, market experiences, and growth as business owners. The boys highlight their strategies for engaging customers, the importance of teamwork, and offer valuable advice for other kids interested in entrepreneurship.Key topics:Testing products and adaptingIncreasing in confidenceThe

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00:23:54

From Paper Routes to Tech Investor: How Manny Medina...

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2026/07/15

Manny arrived in the United States at 13 years old with no money, no English, and no clear path. What he did have was a willingness to work, pay attention, and take responsibility for his own progress. In this episode of How I Started, Manny Medina, Cuban American entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Medina Capital, shares how early lessons delivering newspapers at 4:30 a.m. shaped the mindset that later helped him build and scale major businesses, adapt across industries, and invest in the next

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00:16:57

This 100% Self-Made Teen CEO Reads His Customers...

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2026/07/08

In this inspiring interview, 14-year-old entrepreneur Peter Lawton shares his journey from lawn mowing to running a successful 3D printing business called Panda Prints by Peter. Peter has been an entrepreneur since he was just nine years old. He’s tried different products, different marketing tactics, and manages everything himself. Discover how he navigates challenges, understands customer preferences, and leverages market insights to grow his business at kids markets.Guest

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00:23:56

Chris Koerner on Starting a Business, Testing Ideas,...

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2026/07/01

A small start can shape an entire founder journey, and this episode shows exactly how that happens. In this episode of How I Started, host Connor Boyack sits down with Chris Koerner to explore how entrepreneurship often begins with curiosity, quick action, and a willingness to test simple ideas before feeling fully ready.Chris shares how he started a business as a kid, how that mindset stayed with him over time, and how he learned to grow a business by moving fast, noticing overlooked opportunities,

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00:13:34

Connecting People and Finding Passion in Your Work:...

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2026/06/24

Kinsley has packed a lot of passion into her business. After realizing there was a need for heartfelt greeting cards, she built a business around the idea of connecting people through real moments, not just a text from your phone. Kinsley has built an incredible community at the Kids Markets, and has many lessons to share. In this episode, she shares her love for her business, advice she has received and given, and how to is expanding her business. Guest Links:https://kinsleyayn.com/Key

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00:30:32

How Jeff Harmon Started and Grew Angel Through...

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2026/06/17

Every entrepreneur has a starting point, and sometimes it begins with something as simple as a paper bag of potatoes. In this episode of How I Started, host Connor Boyack sits down with Jeff Harmon, Co-founder of Harmon Brothers and Chief Content Officer at the Angel Studio, to explore how a small childhood business eventually led to the creation of Angel.Jeff shares how he started selling potatoes at age eleven to pay for school tuition, what those early experiences taught him about solving

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00:01:29

How to Build Connections to Grow Your Business:...

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2026/06/10

Tyler Grant has always loved cool rocks, he’s been collecting them since he was just 5 years old. When he discovered Kids Markets, he realized his hobby could turn into a profitable business. But to make sales and make money, he needed to be able to grow his inventory at wholesale price. Tyler walks us through how he was able to build connections and offers advice to anyone looking to do the same. Guest Links:https://www.instagram.com/tylers_rocks_and_gems/Key topics:Building a networkBuilding

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00:20:50

What Robert Irvine Learned After Starting His First...

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2026/06/03

Some of the most valuable business lessons don’t come from success but from the companies that don’t survive. In this episode of How I Started, Connor Boyack sits down with chef, entrepreneur, and business builder Robert Irvine, who shares how a love for home economics and understanding unit costs became the foundation for his first companies.Robert walks through his early seasoning business, the lessons learned from failure, why knowing your numbers matters more than motivation, and how discipline,

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00:12:30

How Completely Changing Her Product Saved Her...

How I Started: Lessons from Entrepreneurs to the Next... ·

2026/05/27

However, it soon became apparent she needed to make a significant change in order to continue to grow her business. Sawyer shares the stories of her very first sales and how she learned a whole new skill for the sake of her business, The Bead Borough.Guest Links:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091766717247https://www.instagram.com/p/DX4zQr_iefc/Key topics:Youth entrepreneurshipCrochet businessLearning new skillsMaking the first sale#BeadBorough #YouthEntrepreneur #CrochetBusiness

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