I’m 10 years old. I live in Sterling, VA, a growing suburb of the nations capital. Both of my parents worked and worked hard. The date is March 25, 1994. Nani, my grandma, sends me an annual birthday check. I can do one of two things with it: put it in the bank (like all my other checks) or risk it on something.
The internet isn’t really a thing yet.
Remember, I’m 10. What am I good at? What can I do to make money?
Steal? Babysit? Both seem to be great options.
Or… I can become an entrepreneur. A lifestyle that I create, one that allows me to create my vision and my wealth.
I mow my own lawn, so why not my neighbors? Could I take the $100 and buy a lawn mower and start my first venture? I need a business plan though, right? Nope, I needed customers. So, in this case, it was easy to find those who needed my help. I’d walk the streets of my neighborhood, Sugarland (represent) and find those who needed a cut.
I found yard after yard. And before I knew it, my $10 yard turned into much more.
One of my customers needed more than just a cut grass. She wanted rocks to be placed on her yard. And I knew this because I asked her what else I could help her with.
Sometimes thinking like a kid is the smartest thing you can do
SO, are you wanting to start a business but continue to find excuses why not too? Here’s my 10-year-old go to guide to starting a company.
1. Who wants what you can deliver?
2. Can you deliver it?
3. Will they pay you?
4. Over-deliver
5. Ask what else you can do (Upsell)
6. Just do it
Btw, don’t worry if your LinkedIn profile says you can’t do something. Prove to someone you can, at the end of the day, we all have great ideas, but we must execute to fulfill our goals. I recommend you stand up right now, walk out, and execute. 
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