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Old 01-28-2005, 03:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Anyone know of Self-Made Teenage "Tycoons"?

I was recently contacted by a producer who is looking to cast for a new reality show. They are looking for Teenage Millionaires (or close to).
The ideal candidate would be 19 years of age or younger and have the characteristics of a dynamic, brash and of course entrepreneurial who is familiar with taking risks.

If any of you know of anyone who may fit this description, please email me to emailbizguy@hotmail.com as I am trying to assist this very well known production company with the appropriate candidates.

Much appreciated,

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Old 01-28-2005, 05:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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They will never find enough teenage millionaires for a show. I would say only a handful of teens from the US population have become millionaires, or even based on a company they've started. Out of that number, they probably wouldn't want to be on the show anyways. The apprentice gets 500,000 applications for their show, which is maybe 0.5%(not really sure on that) of the white collar industry.

I think you should ask for teen entrepreneurs and start from there, because I think that's also a small number.
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Old 01-28-2005, 06:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I'm workin on it... let me get through school without any debt first.

Although I dont think I would qualify as 'brash' anyways.
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Old 01-29-2005, 12:58 AM   #4 (permalink)
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There is a guy named Shazad Mohammad, he started GlobalTek Solutions at the age of 14. (www.globalteksolutions.com) He is now 18 and is easily a millionaire.
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Old 01-29-2005, 01:36 AM   #5 (permalink)
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i know of farrah gray who became a millionaire at 16. our teen millionaire count is at 2.
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Old 01-29-2005, 01:37 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I would be interested in being in the reality show, but i'm nota a millionaire.


Is this going to be like The Apprentice Jr. edition? That'd be cool.
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Old 01-29-2005, 02:20 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I don't personally know any but talk to me in 5 years!

I think by then i'll be one!
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Old 01-29-2005, 03:27 PM   #8 (permalink)
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They are just looking for 2 'teenage millionaires' for a very innovative reality show.

Thanks for the responses. Let me know if there are any others.

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Old 01-29-2005, 03:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Oh coo, then there you go. For the one i metnioned...I think his name is Farrah Gray, black male from poverty background, great story. I bought his book called Reallionaire. havn't read it yet though. only 2 teen millionaires would't be too bad i guess, might have problems trying to convince them to be on the show though.
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Old 01-29-2005, 04:58 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I doubt any entrepreneur thats a millionaire would have time to post on YE. but lets be optimistic..
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Old 02-03-2005, 12:19 PM   #11 (permalink)
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While im not nearly even a thousandaire, i dont think that should matter. As long as the tycoon loves what they do and are passionate about it, that would be very ideal. I would do it. Easy.
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