Teen Entrepreneur that produces wooden phone stands

Channel 5 Belize
19 Feb 202115:33

Summary

TLDRIn this inspiring segment, 16-year-old Jamir Munoz from San Esteban shares his entrepreneurial journey of crafting wooden phone stands. Motivated by the need for a better way to position his phone for online classes during the pandemic, Jamir utilized his father's carpentry skills to create a solution. His stands quickly gained popularity, leading to sales and custom orders. Despite his young age, Jamir has demonstrated impressive time management, balancing schoolwork with his burgeoning business. His story is a testament to the power of innovation and the importance of pursuing one's passions.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Jamir Munoz, a 16-year-old from San Esteban, is a teenage entrepreneur who started making wooden phone stands.
  • 🏡 Jamir's inspiration came from the need to have his phone at a proper angle for online classes during the pandemic.
  • 👨‍🏫 He learned carpentry skills from his father, who is a carpenter, which helped him in creating his products.
  • 📈 Jamir has been successful, selling about 30 phone stands and is looking to expand by purchasing an airbrush for painting.
  • 🎨 He has also created other wooden items like shelves and chairs, showcasing his versatility in woodworking.
  • 💡 Jamir's business started as a personal solution that he thought could benefit others, demonstrating the power of solving one's own problems.
  • 📱 His mother helped him by posting his products on Facebook, which led to his first sales and customer engagements.
  • 📈 Jamir has received orders from various locations, including Corozal and San Pedro, showing the reach of his small business.
  • 💼 He balances school and business by working on his products after classes and managing his time effectively.
  • 🎉 Jamir's parents are very supportive of his entrepreneurial venture, highlighting the importance of family support in such endeavors.

Q & A

  • Who is Jamir Munoz?

    -Jamir Munoz is a 16-year-old teenage entrepreneur from the village of San Esteban, currently attending Escuela Secundaria Tecnica and pursuing a high school diploma in agriculture.

  • What inspired Jamir to start his business?

    -Jamir was inspired to start his business due to the difficulties he faced positioning his phone properly for schoolwork during the COVID-19 pandemic while attending classes from home.

  • What product does Jamir create?

    -Jamir creates wooden phone stands, which he initially designed to solve his own problem of phone positioning for schoolwork.

  • Does Jamir have any prior experience in carpentry?

    -Yes, Jamir has some carpentry skills as his father is a carpenter, and he has learned from him.

  • How successful has Jamir's business been so far?

    -Jamir's business has been successful; he sold about 30 phone stands in one day and is raising funds to buy an airbrush to enhance his products.

  • What other designs has Jamir created for his phone stands?

    -Jamir has created custom designs for his phone stands, including one with a dog and others based on customer requests.

  • How does Jamir balance his business with his schoolwork?

    -Jamir balances his business and schoolwork by attending to his business after his classes end at around 2 o'clock, and then focusing on his homework and studies from 6:30 PM.

  • What advice does Jamir have for other young entrepreneurs?

    -Jamir advises other young entrepreneurs to pursue what they like and believe in, as it can be helpful not only to themselves but also to many people and their families.

  • How did Jamir's parents react to his entrepreneurial venture?

    -Jamir's parents are very proud of him and support his endeavors. His father, a carpenter, provided him with the necessary skills and materials, while his mother helped him by posting his products on Facebook.

  • What are Jamir's plans after high school?

    -Jamir plans to attend the same GC Sixth Form Center near his high school after graduation.

  • How can people order Jamir's phone stands?

    -People can order Jamir's phone stands through his Facebook page under the name Jamir Munoz or by contacting him via his phone number, which is 655-5664.

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