Homestead Mama | 
12 12th, 2007| 
The kids have started a business. They are putting ATM machines in local businesses. After setting up their LLC and doing research on various ATM machines available (prices, etc.) – and figuring out how to raise the money for the machines, the next step was to approach business owners.
They wrote a presentation – and each of them practiced it. Then, they targeted 3 businesses in town to approach. Each child took a turn presenting to the business owner. They got a no, no and a maybe (with no follow up yet).
We talked about the numbers game and that every no will bring them closer to a yes. They continued to identify potential locations – and continued to practice their speech with one another.
Then, yesterday they got a call. Someone had heard about their business and was interested in having an ATM at their location. So, they practiced what to say on the phone – and did a few runs with me. They went into a different room and called me. I pretended to be the business owner – and we ran through the conversation 3 or 4 times. Jumpin’ Bean was nominated to make the call – and he did this morning.
Success! An appointment was set for this weekend. Giggle Goose is next on the list for presenting, so she is practicing, practicing, practicing!
Both photo’s were taken by Wanderlust.
