How to Start a Flower Shop Out of Your Garage

Young Boss with Isabelle Guarino

Why wait? This week, we sat down with Dylan Capshaw, a Nickelodeon TIME Kid of the Year who transitioned from nonprofit founder to successful, teenage entrepreneur. Dylan’s journey from an online store to a vibrant brick-and-mortar business is both inspiring and insightful. As the founder of Stemistry—a unique business that pairs a coffee shop and floral studio—Dylan shares his experiences of launching a business with zero work experience and managing a team significantly older than him. Let’s dive in.

Starting with a passion for coffee and flowers, Dylan cleverly combined these elements to create Stemistry. He began with an online store linked to a wildlife rescue and eventually scaled up to a physical location. Imagine being a 15-year-old and having your mom drop you off for job interviews with potential employees twice your age! This unique approach, while challenging, helped Dylan learn resilience and adaptability. One key takeaway from Dylan shares with us from his story is that making mistakes is part of the journey, and learning from them is crucial to growth.

Managing people who are older and more experienced than you can be daunting, but Dylan navigates this with impressive ease. His strategies include leveraging local influencers, social media, and even hiring a publicist to boost his brand. In addition, the guidance and inspiration from mentors and celebrities like Mark Cuban and Sam Fox have influenced Dylan’s business strategy.

What’s even more impressive? Dylan’s ability to balance being a student with running multiple businesses. It’s not just about managing time effectively; it’s about maintaining a high level of dedication and focus on both his educational and business ventures. Plus, his knack for staying adaptable with his business strategies is a huge part of why he's making such an impact.

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And remember, youth is your power!

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