Have you ever wanted to create your own flower bouquets?
Camden Kidwell is the leading example of a young entrepreneur. He is a recent homeschool high school graduate and instead of going to college this fall he took the entire spring and summer to create his own flower farm and bouquet business. He started Swallowdale Flowers in June of 2021, and named the business after swallows which nest in his family’s barn. Swallowdale Flowers is unlike any florist business due to the fact that the customers can walk around Camden’s garden and create their own bouquets using his flowers. He has provided his customers with the ability for them to customize their own bouquets, which is unlike any other flower farm or floral business since the vast majority offers only premade bouquet arrangements. He does make bouquets though, on a weekly basis which he sells at 6ixNorth, a local artisanal craft store in his hometown. Another unique feature is that he runs his business from home – outside – where customers can be in nature and experience what it is like to be on a farm.
Additionally, Camden has recently been asked by a local event planning company to collaborate with them on a wedding. An acquaintance asked Camden to make a corsage for his homecoming date at the local high school. Camden continues to grow his business and network through his community. He is an example of why one does not need to earn a degree to become an entrepreneur. Swallowdale Flowers is the definition of a startup business, because he never received any help beyond that from his father. Camden Kidwell’s story shows us that all it takes to become an entrepreneur is a willingness to be disciplined, take risks and have an imagination. He is an inspiration and a role-model.
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This is such a cool business idea! It’s so inspiring how he was able to get a stable business started by the time he graduated high school. It’s also a good reminder that you don’t have to start big with big connections. He started just locally and did things like making corsages for classmates, and now he has businesses asking to partner with him for weddings.
It is really cool to see Camden follow his own path in life. I am sure he faced many people who looked down on him for deciding to not go to college. Yet he still choose the path that he wanted to take. This shows his excellent entrepreneurial mind. He thought of a unique idea that he thought had some promise and was able to see it through, and it sounds like he is doing well.
This is such an interesting story! I like how he took such a simple concept and changed it to be something unique through the way customers are able to hand pick and customize their own flower bouquets. It’s amazing how much his business has grown in such a short amount of time! Camden demonstrates true entrepreneur qualities through the way he is disciplined and driven.