Jr. Moguls

In this episode of the Jr. Moguls Podcast, host April Taylor shares the complete kid entrepreneurs roadmap that transforms children into confident young business owners. This youth entrepreneurship masterclass covers six essential areas every child business venture needs, from developing leadership skills at home to scaling profitable kid-run enterprises. April teaches parents proven strategies fo...

In this episode of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor speaks with Houston author Candace Okin, who transformed the impending financial crisis into opportunity for young entrepreneurs worldwide. After losing her job to budget cuts, Candace channeled her struggles into writing "Mason Makes Money," a children's book teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy when her son was just one year old. The b...

In this episode of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor reveals the hidden truth about parenting young entrepreneurs that most families miss entirely. Your children inherit more than your eye color; they inherit your mindset patterns too. This episode dives deep into the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset, showing parents exactly what their kids absorb when watching adults handle pressur...

In this episode of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor sits down with 18-year-old CEO GaBBY Goodwin, who transformed childhood frustration into a thriving business empire. At just seven years old, GaBBY invented the double-snap hair barrette after constantly losing traditional ones and getting in trouble at school. This solution became GaBBY Bows, now an 11-year-old company with three U.S. patents headi...

In episode seventeen of Jr. Moguls, April Taylor tackles the delicate balance between nurturing young entrepreneurs and overwhelming them with expectations. Taylor shares warning signs that parents might be pushing rather than guiding, including doing more talking than listening and creating homes focused on performance over safe spaces to fail. She introduces purpose-centered parenting principles...

In episode 16 of Jr Moguls, host April Taylor tackles one of the biggest challenges facing parents of ambitious children: how to nurture entrepreneurial drive without creating performance pressure. Taylor distinguishes between legacy-focused parenting and pressure-driven expectations, showing how celebrating results over effort can inadvertently plant seeds of pressure rather than purpose. She pro...

In episode 15 of Jr Moguls, host April Taylor delves into the art of vision casting for young entrepreneurs. Taylor reveals why children who learn to create clear visions early develop unshakable purpose and direction in their business ventures. She walks parents through a simple three-tier framework that transforms big dreams into actionable monthly and weekly steps, emphasizing that a vision wit...

Every day your child makes countless choices, and these small decisions are secretly building the foundation for their future leadership abilities. In this episode of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor breaks down why decision-making is a learnable skill that transforms how children approach challenges and opportunities when you move beyond "just do this" to "what do you think?" She shares three practi...

Think leadership is just for corner offices? Think again. In this episode of Junior Moguls, April Taylor reveals how your living room is actually the first boardroom your child will ever know. She breaks down why real leadership isn't about being the boss - it's about ownership, decision-making, and showing up with integrity even when no one's watching. April shares everyday opportunities to culti...

In episode twelve of Jr. Moguls, April Taylor breaks down how exceptional customer service creates the foundation for business longevity and customer loyalty. Taylor outlines five essential principles for young entrepreneurs: being kind, communicating clearly, following through on promises, fixing mistakes quickly, and going the extra mile with personal touches. She explains how feedback, staying...

In this essential episode of Jr Moguls, host April Taylor breaks down marketing fundamentals that every young business owner needs to master. Taylor explains that even the best products need visibility to sell, guiding listeners through a five-step approach that requires zero budget: word-of-mouth networking, strategic social media use, old-school flyers, pop-up tables at community events, and sma...

In episode ten of Jr. Moguls, host April Taylor tackles the exciting transition from side hustle to established business for young entrepreneurs who've mastered the basics. Taylor identifies three key signs that indicate a child's venture is ready for growth: consistent sales, repeat customers, and the need for better structure. She delivers practical advice on creating simple systems to manage in...

In episode nine of Junior Moguls, April Taylor reframes failure as an essential teacher in every entrepreneur's journey. She challenges conventional thinking by showing how setbacks don't derail success but actually form its foundation. April shares personal stories of her own business missteps and how they ultimately led to greater wisdom and determination. She outlines a three-step bounce-back p...

In episode eight of Junior Moguls, April Taylor tackles the essential skills that can make or break a young business: confidence, public speaking, and selling. April explains how even the best products remain unknown if entrepreneurs can't effectively communicate their value. She provides a practical framework for building confidence through knowledge and practice, introduces her three-part "mogul...

In episode seven of Junior Moguls, April Taylor breaks down the essentials of branding for young business owners who want to stand out in competitive markets. April explains that effective branding goes far beyond just logos and names—it encompasses the feelings customers associate with a business, the story it tells, and the complete customer experience. She provides a step-by-step guide for crea...

In this special sixth episode of Junior Moguls, host April Taylor welcomes her daughter Apris Walker for an insightful conversation about entrepreneurship across generations. As a six-figure earner with multiple financial licenses, Apris shares how work ethic, enthusiasm, and tenacity formed the foundation of her successful journey from a communications degree to a psychology master's to financial...

In episode five of Junior Moguls, April Taylor breaks down the essential difference between revenue and profit, introducing young entrepreneurs to the financial fundamentals every business owner must master. April walks parents and kids through a practical pricing formula that ensures children value their time and skills while creating products that actually make money. With clear examples like ho...

In this episode of Junior Moguls, host April Taylor reveals the five essential steps that transform a child's business idea into real income. April guides parents through finding business concepts that blend their child's natural talents with actual market needs, while emphasizing the importance of small-scale testing before full investment. She provides straightforward instructions for business s...

In this episode of Junior Moguls, April Taylor explains the vital difference between employee and entrepreneur mindsets that shows why some people only dream of success while others create it. She delivers four key pillars of entrepreneurial thinking—problem-solving, risk-taking, resilience, and ownership—that transform ordinary thinkers into achievers. Parents will discover practical ways to nurt...

In this second episode, April Taylor shares her personal journey growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and explains her mission to launch a movement that prepares children for success. April discusses how she taught her children business skills that helped them build six and seven-figure businesses, highlighting why young people need both education and the confidence to create their own opportun...

Calling all parents who want to unlock their child's entrepreneurial potential! In this premiere episode, April Taylor reveals the secret sauce to raising future business leaders by starting with a rock-solid foundation. Uncover why treating kids as capable, creative problem-solvers can transform their entire approach to life and business. Learn practical strategies for nurturing young minds, incl...

Want your children to grow into successful adults? Then you’re in the right place. The Jr. Moguls podcast guides young entrepreneurs and their parents on the journey of youth entrepreneurship. Hosted by April Taylor, whose children started their entrepreneurial journey as youths and became well-rounded, hardworking, successful business owners. They went from Jr. Moguls to Moguls. The show delivers...