Some individuals just have a natural talent for business. When you mix that with hard work, a readiness to take chances, and the desire to improve their skills, it creates a powerful recipe for success.
A Utah boy named Seth is just 11 years old but he has already started a business and his marketing strategy has left many in awe recently.
He ended up not selling lemonade like he planned. Instead, he stood by the sidewalk with a sign that said, “Ice Cold Beer.”
Some people thought it was adorable and complimented him for launching a business, but other neighbors were worried about a kid selling beer, so they called the police.
In no time, a few officers visited Seth’s stand, and instead of telling him off, they had a good laugh.
This young business whiz was actually selling root beer, but the word “root” was in tiny green letters, while “beer” was in much bigger letters.
The Brigham City Police Department thought Seth’s poster was a really smart way to promote their message. To be honest, not every kid could pull off something like that.
Once the story found its way on the Internet, people couldn’t help but comment.
HE’S SAVY, NEAT AND CLEAN! HARD WORKING AND THINKING ABOUT WHAT APPEALS TO THE PUBLIC…HE CAN GO ANYWHERE WITH THAT MINDSET! AND WITH THAT COMMUNITY OF GREAT POLICE OFFICERS SUPPORTING HIM, HE’S ALREADY GOT MENTORING!!! LOVE THIS! one person wrote.
Some people said that whoever called the police on this young man should be ashamed of themselves, but the department didn’t agree. Instead, they replied, “Our citizens should never feel ashamed or embarrassed to call us. They were just calling in what they felt was a suspicious circumstance. No harm, no foul.”
The officers even bought some root beer for a $1 and advertised Seth’s business by sharing his cute story.
You can do the same by sharing it too.