- July 26, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) – Visit any area farmers’ market, and you’ll see lots of kids helping peddle their family’s wares. But it’s not often you’ll find one running his own business.
“I’ve always enjoyed being an entrepreneur and stuff,” said 13-year old Silas Stephens, “and making a little extra money and a hot dog stand sounded like a great way to do it.”
But why hot dogs?
“Well, there’s already a hamburger place here at the farmers’ market,” he said, adding, “so be sure to stop by Sgt. Dan’s. And also, hot dogs have a very good profit margin, so I can make plenty of money.”
Stephens got serious about opening a business after his parents gave him Dave Ramsey’s “Teenage Entrepreneur Workshop” for Christmas.
“I really like being out here and being with customers and stuff,” said the energetic barely-teen. “Just the satisfaction you get from owning a business and making your own money.”
One of his keys to…
