Benjamin Singel... World's Youngest Button-Making Entrepenuer


Benjamin Singel is only 6 years old, but he's already an experienced button-making entrepeneur.

And believe it or not, Benjamin actually makes the buttons himself using our Model 225 button machine.

Benjamin's mom, Kimberly says, "We love the machine". "It is easy for Benjamin to use."

Kimberly called and spoke with me the other day. She said they had read most of the articles on our web site and with what he learned, Benjamin was ready to start his own button-making business.

Benjamin even came up with the name for his business, which he calls "Ben's Deluxe Buttons."

After receiving his button machine, Kimberly sent me these photos and detailed what Benjamin had been doing.

"We received the machine Friday. Over the weekend we worked on graphics and made several different designs. We found it was fairly easy to create buttons and Benjamin loved the process. He insists in making all the buttons- however, I cut the buttons out with the AC-1 circle cutter."

"We found by putting a dot on the die that you put the shell, graphics and mylar into, it is easy for him to remember the steps to make the buttons. He doesn't have problems making a button... he got the hang of it quite quickly."

"In all, we made about 115 buttons to get our feet wet and work out any kinks. We were having so much fun, we did not realize we had made this many. If you pay attention to centering, we found it is hard to make a bad looking button."

To be an entrepeneur, you have to do more than just make buttons. You also have to market the buttons you make and Kimberly says Benjamin wasted no time marketing his.

"We brought some of our buttons into his elementary school. He made one button for each classmate and we handed out 5 free buttons to the school's front office. We put 4 samples into the PTA President's mailbox and by the end of the day, we got our first gig selling buttons at a school fundraiser!"

"He's not had the machine a full week and he's got opportunities. We'll send photos from the first event being held this Saturday (shown above). Thank you for all of your support and your attention to detail. Not too many companies have this level of service".

"I cannot begin to tell you how much fun we've had with this button business and how it is helping to teach our young little guy about money and business. It is boosting his self esteem and teaching him more computer skills. I've learned quite a bit, too. I 'm sure we'll be ordering a batch of 1000 pin backs shortly."

Benjamin Sells Over $60.00 Worth of Buttons His First Time Out!

Kimberly wrote to say that Benjamin sold $63.00 worth of buttons at his very first event. Here's what she said.

"Ever since Benjamin's button machine arrived last Friday, we've been having a ball!"

"Saturday we spent the day promoting "Ben's Deluxe Buttons & More"  at his school's Fall Festival.  We were able to get our feet wet, donate money to the PTA and earn some cash for the little business man to get a small treat and reinvest back into the business.  It was not too crazy and we made a modest beginning, but learned alot.  In all, 18 buttons were sold from an
11:00am to 3:00 pm.  We were at a booth among many games and moonwalks where it was only 50 cents to jump or play games.  We priced ourselves higher as we knew we'd only get serious button lovers and we wanted to maximize whatever interest we got.  Benjamin donated $40.50 to the PTA & took home $22.50.  We generated interest from other folks who liked the idea for their organization or booster club."

"I thought for sure that once we'd get there to set up - Benjamin would abandon ship to go play the games and jump in the moonwalk.  He lasted 1 1/2 hours before departing the booth.  He took a few breaks at times but was loyal to the task- especially for a 6 year old!" 

"This morning at the bus stop his bus driver asked for us to supply a quote for 50 buttons for all the school bus drivers.  Benjamin made him a free button because he is quite fond of him.  The bus driver said everyone went completely crazy over his button & they all want one!  This is going so easy.   All you need is a little imagination and the desire to get the buttons out there and it works for itself.  I'm enjoying the creativity part of it and  Benjamin loves making the buttons.  He assists in selecting the graphics and we're all learning more about the computer.

"Thanks so much for the fun times.  We've made a big deal out of this business venture for Benjamin because frankly he's bored with Mom & Dad working all the time.  This has given him something to concentrate on and instilled business ethics in him."

Week #3 in the button business

Week #3 in the button business Benjamin got an order for 25 buttons and the kids at school are still asking for more buttons. He's given some buttons away without collecting money first and we suspect this will be a learning experience to collect the money up front! We usually wear a few buttons when we go out in public and almost always people ask us about the reason for the buttons. We'll need to work on converting more of these inquiries into sales but have gotten an order or two by wearing them.

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