Teen Details Cars, Farm Equipment

Teen Details Cars Farm Equipment TRACTORS Miscellaneous A passion for cars and an FFA program led 16-year-old Dawson Boys to start DB’s Auto Detailing business in 2020 It soon evolved into detailing tractors tillage equipment and trucks as well “I began my business with money I’d saved up and expanded as funds became available ” says Boys who works out of his dad’s 46 by 80-ft farm shop in Mode Ill Some funding came from Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities at his high school a program that includes fundraising for startup money and guidance for running a business That was helpful as demand for his services grew and he needed a variety of chemicals and products for cleaning and waxing “Unlike your typical hobby detailer I can’t get by with products designed for my personal vehicle I have to be equipped for any type of vehicle or equipment that comes through my shop ” Boys says “One of my most recent details was for a local family farm detailing their show tractor ” Depending on the job he charges by the job or by the hour Now that he’s attending college his business hours are limited to weekends and college breaks but the detailing business provides most of his income as he pursues a degree in finance Though he doesn’t plan to make a career out of detailing it’s been a good business experience He advises young adults planning a business to be prepared to fail as things don’t always go as planned but also to stand out from other businesses Boys’ perfectionist personality earned him repeat customers and positive word-of-mouth reviews attracted new customers “I’ve had a passion for cars from a very young age that stemmed from my dad and I wanted to make some money while doing something I love So now I get to make money and play with cars and tractors ” Boys says Contact: FARM SHOW Followup DB’s Auto Detailing Mode Ill dawson boys@siu edu; Facebook: DB’s Auto Detailing

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