Between the World and Me: Chat with Tony Hill Jr.

Tony Hill, Jr. is the 17-year-old owner of TJ’s Mogul Enterprises, LLC and a rising senior at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, Arkansas. He began his entrepreneurial journey with his first vending machine in 2021 after being inspired to create an income stream of his own involving something he loves-snacks. Tony is a graduate of the 2024 Little Rock BUILD Academy, which empowers entrepreneurs to scale their business and reach their highest potential. After graduating from BUILD Academy, Tony participated in the program’s 30 second pitch competition and won 3rd place. 2019-2022, Tony was a participant in the 100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock’s SMART program and in 2021, he was selected for the “peer mentor” of the year award.   In May, Tony attended Arkansas Boys State, in June he attended the Steve Harvey Mentoring Camp for young men in Georgia and in July he will attend the 3-day Frederick Douglass seminar at Hillsdale College in Michigan.  After graduating high school next year, Tony aspires to pursue a trade and continue expanding his business.  Tony Hill, Jr. Owner of TJ’s Mogul Enterprises 501.313.3761