Chapter 7: Earning Like a Boss
LESSON GOAL
BY THE END OF THIS LESSON,
you’ll create and pitch your very own job or business idea. You’ll learn how to share your skills, explain your value, and confidently ask for opportunities — just like a real entrepreneur!
💬 let’s break it down
Have a cool idea to make money? Awesome!
But here’s the next step — you have to pitch it.
🎤 A pitch is when you tell someone your idea clearly, confidently, and quickly. It’s how business owners get customers, investors, and clients to say, “Yes, I want that!”
Whether you want to:
Start a bracelet biz 💎
Offer tech help to neighbors 💻
Bake cookies to sell at events 🍪
Or walk neighborhood dogs 🐾
You need to explain:
What you’re offering
Why it’s helpful or valuable
What it costs
How they can get started
It doesn’t have to be fancy — it just has to be clear and you.
🧠 ANALOGY: A Pitch is Like a Movie Trailer
Think about a movie trailer. It doesn’t show the whole movie — just the best parts to get you excited 🍿
Your pitch does the same. You don’t need to tell every single detail — just enough to get someone interested and ready to say yes!
🤔 critical thinking questions
If you had one minute to pitch your idea, what would you say?
Why is it important to believe in yourself when sharing your idea?
What kinds of questions might people ask about your idea?
How could you make your pitch fun or creative?
✍️ journal entry: “My FIRST BUSINESS PITCH”
Write a short pitch for your job or business idea. Include:
What you offer
Who it helps
Why you’re the right person for the job
How much it costs
Then practice reading it out loud in front of a mirror or to someone you trust!
👨👩👧👦 ACTIVITY WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS: Pitch Night!
What You’ll Need:
A “stage” area (living room or kitchen works!)
Note cards or a script
Family or friends to be your audience
What to Do:
Each kid creates a 1-minute pitch for their job or business idea.
Take turns presenting your pitch.
The audience can “invest” pretend money or give helpful feedback.
🎯 What This Teaches: Speaking with confidence is a skill that helps in business — and in life!
💵 real-life practice: Share Your Pitch with Someone
This week, find one person to share your idea with.
You can pitch it to:
A parent or grandparent
A neighbor
A teacher or coach
A local business owner
Ask them for feedback. Would they “hire” you? Would they pay for it? What could you improve?
🌟 Bonus: Turn your pitch into a flyer, video, or social media post with your parent’s help!
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