Riding Tandem | #70 Starting a Business at 10: Chloe’s Journey from Pebbles to Profit

#70 Starting a Business at 10: Chloe’s Journey from Pebbles to Profit

March 12, 2025 / 54:54/E70

Starting a business at 10 years old? For Chloe Gollehon, it wasn’t just a dream—it was a reality. Now, at 14, she runs Chloe’s Crafts, creating stunning pebble art that tells a story.

In this episode of Riding Tandem, host Vivian Kvam sits down with Chloe to explore her journey as a young entrepreneur—balancing school, creativity, and business. She shares how a family trip to Lake Michigan sparked her passion for pebble art, the highs and lows of selling at craft fairs, and the emotional connections behind each piece she creates. Chloe also opens up about the challenges of time management, the surprises of being a business owner, and the importance of trusting others while still maintaining her creative vision.

This conversation is an inspiring reminder that passion, perseverance, and a little bit of courage can take you far—no matter your age.

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Unpacking this episode min by min:

00:00 Introduction to Chloe Galahan

03:00 The Birth of a Creative Business

06:00 Challenges and Growth in Entrepreneurship

09:02 Artistic Process and Customer Engagement

11:57 Navigating the Business Side of Creativity

14:53 The Emotional Connection in Art

18:01 Support Systems and Community

20:58 Future Aspirations and Lessons Learned