I introduced my son to the family business: a 12-day sprint of selling fireworks out of a stand.
Here’s how it went:
Here’s how it went:
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It’s a crazy business model. By state law, we’re only allowed to operate 24 days a year: the lead-up to New Year's and the lead-up to July 4th.
So we basically have two Super Bowls a year.
We have 250+ stands and stores run by independent contractors.
We supply them with fireworks and the location.
They deal with hiring, sales, inventory — the works.
Then we take back whatever they don’t sell.
So if you sell a ton, you can make good money in a short period.
I didn’t give him any special treatment.
He hired his own staff, managed his expenses, and even slept on site to guard the product.
And he walked away with between $4000 - $6000 in profit.
If you want to learn business… don’t overthink it.
Just start something.