What You Can Learn From a 10 Year Old

Hi Scott, 

My name is Olli, I'm 10 years old and I have ADHD so I have lots and lots of energy. That's why I love footy, I get to burn it all off! My mum and I have been reading Barefoot Kids and it got me thinking ... maybe I could teach little Auskickers how to play footy and be their coach? I'm thinking one session would go for about an hour. I'd teach them the skills they want to learn — and maybe a few extras to impress the parents so they'll want to come back. I was thinking $10 a session. But I don't know if I need insurance, and it sounds expensive. What do you reckon? Do you think it's a good idea? Is there anything I haven't thought of yet? Thanks Scott, I hope you can get back to us (me and my mum). 

From Olli (& Carla)

Hi Olli (and Carla),

I don’t like your idea… I absolutely LOVE it.

And no, I’m not just being nice because you’re a kid.

Here’s a little secret: heaps of successful entrepreneurs have ADHD – and just like you, they turn all that energy into action.

You’ve nailed the essentials: you’ve got a real service (coaching), a clear audience (Auskickers), a smart price ($10 sounds spot on), and you’re already thinking about how to keep customers coming back. Honestly? You’ve thought this through better than most adults who write to me.

Now, insurance. If your mum’s there supervising – and you’re doing the dishes without being asked (top-tier business move) – I reckon you’re good to go. Start with a couple of kids you know. If it takes off (which I think it will), you can deal with the boring paperwork later.

Carla, this is parenting gold. Your son has cracked the code: he's turning what he loves into something that helps others and puts money in his pocket

Olli, you’re my rookie entrepreneur of the year.

Scott