For Episode 253 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Sophia Fairweather, the founder of Key Angels, and the youngest entrepreneur we’ve had the pleasure of chatting to for our Amplify Your Business podcast. Key Angels aims to support both entrepreneurship and home-ownership in the youth. Key Angels’ core model involves living in one unit of a fourplex and having the income from the other three units cover expenses, effectively offering financial stability while allowing pursuit of entrepreneurial goals. This approach enables young entrepreneurs to dedicate themselves fully to their ventures without the added pressure of part-time jobs or immediate financial needs. The concept of “angels” is derived from traditional investment angels, however, it describes individuals who provide qualifying credit scores, ensuring access and stability rather than financial investment. There are many things that Sophia has learned along the way in her seven years of entrepreneurship, however, the one significant aspect that stands out to her is the importance of attending events: both for networking and for improving your communication skills. Particularly improving your ability to educate people about your product or service. 

To learn more, visit https://key-angels.com/.

00:00 – Intro

01:38 – What are three things every entrepreneur should know?

09:01 – How old are you and when did you begin your entrepreneurial journey?

16:37 – How do you cope with the frustration of being an entrepreneur at such a young age (going against your peers, dealing with age-related roadblocks)?

18:53 – Tell us more about your business, Key Angels.

24:38 – Can you tell us more about the market itself?

26:50 – What excites you about entrepreneurship? Why did you begin this journey?

30:55 – How can we establish a stronger ecosystem and movement centered around youth and entrepreneurship?