On today’s show I sat down with Mitch Thiem, CEO and Founder of Minor Chores, an all-in-one business software designed to help kids launch and manage neighborhood and micro businesses.

Mitch shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his first business 'Poop Patrol' at age 10, through his career in renewable energy, to founding Minor Chores.

You will learn how Minor Chores empowers children by providing them with tools to create websites, generate marketing materials, and invoice customers, all while teaching them valuable business and financial skills.

Mitch emphasizes the importance of starting young to foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, which are crucial in today’s AI-driven economy.

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You are going to learn about:

• Mitch Thiem’s Entrepreneurial Journey

• How Minor Chores Empowers Young Entrepreneurs

• Success Stories of Minor Chores

Thank you to our partner:
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Check out these great clips from the show:
01:36 Guest Introduction: Mitch Thiem, Minor Chores
02:13 The Genesis of Minor Chores
04:56 Expanding the Business: From Poop Patrol to Landscaping
06:37 Financial Literacy and Early Investments
12:28 College Years and Career Path
16:45 The Birth of Minor Chores App
17:48 Features and Benefits of Minor Chores
20:01 Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Kids
28:29 Networking and Early Failures
30:40 Pivoting to a SaaS Product
32:29 Engaging Kids with Gamification
34:45 Success Stories and Lessons Learned
38:25 Balancing Instant and Delayed Gratification
42:14 Community Support and Business Model
46:45 Indiana Roots