Take notes from this one, men of the world. This 12-year-old
dresses better than you…and he’s probably more successful than you, too.
Moziah
Bridges always loved to dress up, but he could never find bow ties that suited
his fancy. So his grandmother taught him how to sew, and ever since then, he’s
been making his own ties.
But
this isn’t just some after-school hobby for Bridges; it’s a full-scale business. He founded his
own
company, Mo’s
Bows, three years ago—meaning that, yes, he was only nine years old
at the time—and it already boasts $150,000 in sales. He’s even been featured on
“Shark Tank,” and inVogue and GQ magazines.
Feeling
inferior yet?
The mini fashion guru appeared on CNBC yesterday to discuss his latest
business venture, a holiday collaboration with Cole Haan. He also talked about
how he’s able to manage the work-school balance at such a young age.
“Since
I’m the CEO I can do it when I feel like it,” Bridges said. “I have
employees—my grandmother, she’s about like 80, and my mom works for me, and I
have three more seamstresses.” Yep, this Memphis, Tennessee-based biz even
employs five workers (never mind if two of them are relatives… it still
counts!).
The
ties featured on Mo’s Bows website are adorably stylish, ranging from stripes
and polka dots to patterns and plaids. They don’t break the bank, either; his
ties retail for an affordable $40. But the real secret to this kid
entrepreneur’s buisness might just be its simple, to-the-point mission.
“I
like to wear bow ties because they make me look good and feel good,”
Bridges writes on
his website. “Designing a colorful bow tie is just part of my vision to
make the world a fun and happier place.”
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