Episode 51
Teenage Entrepreneurship: Uncovering the Business Secrets of a 15-year-old Entrepreneur with Deven Wohlwend
In this episode of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, host Matt Drinkhahn sits down with Deven Wohlwend, a 15-year-old entrepreneur and author. Deven opens up about the obstacles he faced when starting his business at such a young age and the significance of being trustworthy and keeping your word. He shares key lessons he has learned through his experience in business and how it has shaped his education. Deven also shares his decision to purchase a used car instead of a luxury vehicle and talks about the Young Entrepreneurs Group he founded which helps educate people between the ages of 10-25 on how to invest in various assets such as real estate, gold, silver, crypto and more. Additionally, Deven reveals exciting news about a sequel to one of his books and getting his driver's permit. To wrap up the episode, Deven participates in the lightning question game where he shares his perspective on balancing life and business.
Topics Covered:
- 00:00:00 - Overcoming Challenges with the Eternal Optimist Podcast
- 00:02:50 - The Inspiring Story of Deven: How He Adds Value to His Partners
- 00:06:32 - Buying My First House for a Bargain Price: My Journey to Homeownership
- 00:09:12 - The Benefits of a Pickup Truck over Luxury Cars for Your First Vehicle
- 00:10:35 - Overcoming Challenges in Business: Deven's Story
- 00:17:44 - Young Entrepreneurs Group Led by a 15-year-old: Learning the Ins and Outs of Investing
- 00:18:05 - Owning 46 Units and Promoting Books: A Journey of Inspiration
- 00:22:18 - Making the World a Better Place: Connecting with Deven Wohlwend
- 00:23:44 - Deven's First Experience Speaking in Public
- 00:25:21 - The Experience of Speaking to a Large Audience
- 00:29:28 - Key Takeaways from Business Education: Trustworthiness, Follow-through, Communication, and Creativity
- 00:31:35 - ROI: Evaluating the Financial Impact of Property Investment
- 00:34:42 - The Power of Eternal Optimism: How to Overcome Challenges with a Positive Outlook
Links and Resources Mentioned:
Deven Wohlwend LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deven-wohlwend-626161240/
Deven Wohlwend Twitter - https://twitter.com/DevenWohlwend
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