7 Strategies for Raising Future Entrepreneurs

Most self-made millionaires started earning before they turned 18. Yet schools fail to teach financial literacy, problem-solving, and leadership—skills essential for success. In this episode of Own the Exit, Caleb and Aaron break down how parents can raise kids with an entrepreneurial mindset.
From real-world money lessons to structuring incentives that teach work ethic, they share actionable strategies that will set your kids up for success—whether they start a business or not. If you want your children to be resourceful, financially smart, and resilient, this is a must-listen episode.
TAKEAWAYS
- Entrepreneurial thinking starts in childhood.
- Schools don’t teach financial literacy or problem-solving.
- Work ethic is the foundation of success.
- Parents must create real-world learning experiences.
- Out-of-balance incentives can instill lifelong skills.
- Kids need controlled failures to build resilience.
- Exposure to business early creates financial awareness.
- Your business and family don’t have to compete.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
FOLLOWS
CHAPTERS
0:00 Why Kids Need Entrepreneurship
2:15 Schools Don’t Teach Real-World Skills
4:30 The Story That Started It All
6:45 The Power of Early Business Lessons
9:10 How Work Ethic Changes Everything
12:22 Creating Real-Life Learning Experiences
15:40 Teaching Kids the Value of Money
18:05 The Role of Controlled Failures
20:30 Why Incentives Must Be Imbalanced
KEYWORDS
entrepreneurship for kids, financial literacy, work ethic, parenting strategies, future millionaires, business mindset, homeschool vs public school, teaching resilience, raising CEOs, money lessons for kids, success habits, leadership development, kids and business, family and business balance
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