Conversations with Teen Entrepreneurs: Success Secrets of the Younger Generation [Paperback]

Ben Cathers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 22, 2003

Conversations with Teen Entrepreneurs profiles three successful businesses created by teenagers. These companies were created during the booming 90's, have weathered the Internet bubble burst and are still succeeding today.The book is a fascinating read to see how teenagers are able to overcome the age barrier and succeed in a field normally reserved for adults. Each entrepreneur has his own unique story about balancing work and school, convincing customers and potential employees to trust them, and even, in the midst of it all, having a successful social life.The book is a must read for anyone who wants to successfully start their own business. Advice and tips on overcoming obstacles, developing marketing strategies, and learning to improve sales are just some of the tips and techniques readers will take away with them.Every entrepreneur faces nearly insurmountable challenges. However, these entrepreneurs faced twice as many challenges-and they succeeded. By learning the secrets to their success, you will be given the tools to help surpass any challenge.And if not, you'll be amazed by the stories these teens have to say. Honest.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ben Cathers is currently a student and teaching assistant at Boston University?s School of Management. Previously, he was the Co-Founder and CEO of the Teen American Media Group and the CEO of phatstart.com, both companies Ben started in his teenaged years. Ben currently resides on Long Island, New York with his family.

Product Details

• Paperback: 82 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (October 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595294103
• ISBN-13: 978-0595294107
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,144,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true guideline for Teenage Go-Getters, November 28, 2003

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Richard Sikes (Floral Park, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversations with Teen Entrepreneurs: Success Secrets of the Younger Generation (Paperback)

The author has a true understanding of the material and his advice will surely prove to be invaluable to any teen interested in starting his or her own business. I find this book to be a great starting point in the quest toward self-employment and financial success through entrepreneurship.
Readers are treated to stories based on Cathers' own experience as well as the experiences of three other teenage entreprenuers. The opinions presented during the roundtable discussion (2nd part of the book) give insights which help ease the struggle of balancing school, friends, family, and business.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, December 30, 2003

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"uben" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversations with Teen Entrepreneurs: Success Secrets of the Younger Generation (Paperback)

Very enjoyable book! I learned a lot. The stories were interesting and the tips/secrets are very helpful to business. I'm considering starting a business and after reading how teenagers succeeded in it, I'm even more motivated to start a business!

8 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Book Ever, June 20, 2004

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Jon Anderson (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversations with Teen Entrepreneurs: Success Secrets of the Younger Generation (Paperback)

This could be the worst book ever. I almost wanted to hurt myself after wasting my time reading this.