What can teenagers teach you about business? Ingenuity. Tenacity. Perseverance. Discipline.
Geauga County teenagers John Cermak, Sydney Stefanek and Anna Montazzoli all launched business ventures by the time they were 13 – 15 years old, and continue in operation today. You will want to hear their stories, challenges and successes, and meet our next generation of leaders.
This Entrepreneur Success Breakfast: Teen Entrepreneurs breakfast will take place on Friday, April 29. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the program and Q&A will take place from 8-9 a.m. at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Rd. Register now for this free program here.
John Cermak from Huntsburg started “John’s Super Pepper Mustard” when he was 13 years old as a spin-off from his participation in 4-H Plant Masters. John was growing prize-winning banana peppers from seed and obtained a recipe for pepper jelly from a neighbor, to which he added a ‘secret ingredient’ to make it his own. Grow it, prep it, can it and sell it…. that is how John operates. Learn about production, distribution, price points, and growth (and maybe be able to purchase a jar at the event). John is a senior at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin, and has been part of 4-H Plant Masters, Junior Leaders, and the Junior Fair Board.
Anna Montazzoli has been playing piano since she was four years old, and by age 14 was ready to use her skills to teach others and earn money. Combining her passions for music and working with children, Anna started “Anna’s Piano Studio.” Running a business is not without its challenges. Learn about building clientele and managing other business hurtles. Anna is a Kenston High School / home-schooled junior in high school, living in Bainbridge Township. She is active in 4-H, Junior Fair Board and Junior Leaders.
Sydney Stefanek started “Sydney’s Automobile Detailing” three years ago at age 15, when she was anxious to enter the workforce but was not yet 16. She made an initial investment in equipment and supplies, and tapped clientele from her dad’s office. Learn about her marketing strategies and how her client-base has grown. Sydney is a senior at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin, is active in softball, and plans to attend The Ohio State University in Engineering.
Geauga Growth Partnerships hosts Entrepreneur Success Breakfasts, organized by its Entrepreneur Task Force, Christian Klein, Chair, as a way to provide networking and inspiration among Geauga County business leaders.
