From Boy to Boss: How a 10-Year-Old Entrepreneur Followed His Father’s Footsteps

As a young boy growing up in Jamaica, I was inspired by my father’s entrepreneurial spirit. Despite his humble beginnings and lack of formal education – my father never went to private prep schools or Ivy League colleges like I did – he carved out a path as a self-made businessman. From selling street food to operating commercial transportation, he was the epitome of hustle and determination.

At just 10 years old, I vividly remember walking two miles to school and back every day, saving every penny of my bus fare, and then staining my khakis in the evening as I did chores, such as polishing my father’s shoes and prepping vegetables for his lucrative soup business. Why? Because it meant I could buy toys – digital watches, games, bicycles, and Rambo movie merchandise – from the bustling markets of downtown Kingston. Skipping church on Sundays became a strategic move to stock up on inventory, so that, come Monday, I could show off my latest treasures at school and sell them to eager classmates for a tidy profit.

My older brother and I even turned saving into a competitive game, spurred on by our father’s entrepreneurial lessons; each of us driven by the desire to emulate our father’s entrepreneurial success. The thrill of turning a small investment into something more fueled my dreams of one day becoming my own boss, just like Dad.

In my father’s footsteps, I discovered that success isn’t just about financial gain but the freedom to carve out your own path, no matter the obstacles. That’s why I started my company, 40Billion, to help entrepreneurs live the dream.

Looking back, those early lessons in business and determination shaped not only my childhood but also my future aspirations. They instilled in me a belief that with grit, perseverance, and a little risk-taking, anything is possible – even for a young boy with big dreams in Jamaica.

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