Go For It: How Two Teens Turned Cookies Into a 20k Business with Faye & Ivory

Send us Fan MailEpisode DetailsIn this episode of the She Laughs podcast, hosts Nancy, Faye, and Ivory discuss the journey of young entrepreneurs who started the Flower Street Cookie Company. They share their experiences of turning a passion for baking into a successful business, the challenges of balancing school and sports, and their plans for the future. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking risks, learning from failures, and supporting one another in entrepreneurship.TakeawaysGo for it; the worst that can happen is it doesn't work out.Having a partner in business is invaluable for support.Starting a business can be a great learning experience.Time management is crucial when balancing multiple commitments.Using social media can help launch a business effectively.Generating revenue is possible even at a young age.It's important to pass on knowledge to the next generation.Learning from failures is part of the entrepreneurial journey.YouTube is a great resource for learning new skills.Getting comfortable with discomfort is key to success.Sound Bites"We decided to make an Instagram and take orders.""We generated $20,000 net since we've started.""We were one of the four finalists in Texas.""Our Instagram is how we're found right now.""Take the first step, be brave, you've got this."Chapters00:00 Embracing Entrepreneurship: The Journey Begins05:08 From Passion to Profit: The Cookie Business10:01 Balancing Act: School, Sports, and Business15:02 Future Plans: Passing the Torch19:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs