This week our Youth Entrepreneurs students had the opportunity to attend Wholesale Field Trips at local businesses and to sell products for a profit at their Market Days. I had the pleasure of attending both the Field Trip and Market Day with the students from Wichita South High School.
We started off our week with a field trip to The Mojack. Students learned of an opportunity that two young entrepreneurs saw a market for, and have now grown their business into a well known product line that can be found at Tractor Supply, Home Depot, and Lowe’s among others. The students were very excited to hear how a simple idea could be turned into a profitable and fast growing business. Students were able to see the products up close and were shown how the product is used. Students then went to have a great lunch at Planet Sub and hear one of the owners speak about his experience owning, operating, and franchising a business. I’m sure the students enjoyed not only the food but also the knowledge that Eric passed along! And our final stop of the day was to Sam’s where the students were able to buy their products for Market Day! There were many questions about, should I buy this or should I buy that, and I was looking forward to seeing how it all turned out as I went to their 1st of two Market Days today.
I left the office hungry and looking for something super yummy on my way to South and as I entered the courtyard I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed! There were groups with Tacos, hot dogs, BBQ, puppy chow, fried chicken, spaghetti and many many other selections. As I went around to the groups I was surprised (as they were also) that they sold out of their products within just a few short minutes. They were faced with the decision of what could they do tomorrow to not only sell more product but how should they adjust their prices. Would they make more sales, which would equal more profit, or would they keep their prices the same? I also came across a few groups who weren’t doing as well as they thought they would, and each of the groups were figuring out new ways of how to make their product stand out better tomorrow. I’m anxiously waiting to hear how the South High Titans end their Market Day tomorrow. I have no doubt that I’ll be hearing about a lot of success stories!
Chelsey Karlin
YE Program Coordinator
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