What have you learned by starting a business? Malachi: I have learned a lot about birds and how to make the birdhouses, like if you put a perch on the house, blue jays can perch there and eat [the bluebirds’] eggs. At my first business fair I was nervous to talk to people when they came up to our table, but my brother helped me and encouraged me, and now I’m more confident. What’s been the most fun? Malachi: Bossing people around, especially my brother! I like doing stuff with my hands and I always have. I want to be a carpenter one day. What advice do you have for other kids wanting to start a business? Malachi: Dress nicely and present yourself well to people and they will take you more seriously. Take notes and learn from other people in the same [industry]. What are you proudest of about your business and yourself in being an entrepreneur? Malachi: It feels good to accomplish something and to know that I’ve done something to help people around the world when I sell my birdhouses. What’s next for Malachi’s Workshop? Malachi: I’m making bat houses and stove top covers, starting to do cutting boards and really anything I can make with wood.
Supporting Change– For the Better
Ten-year-old Brixton Ison volunteers every Friday night at Celebrate Recovery Memorial Road Church of Christ. Whether setting a dining table, distributing informational material, or preparing a dish for a family-friendly dinner, his passion for helping others is a prime example of why we’re inspired by kids like Brixton . At Kimray, our mission is to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Brixton exemplifies this by living out that mission in the service he provides to his community. And that’s The Kimray Way.
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