Meet Mo (Moziah Bridges), a now 12- year old boy with a passion for bow-ties. Three years ago, at age 9 little Mo was unsatisfied with the products that the bow-tie market was producing. He decided to take matters into his own hands, and create a solution to his pestering problem. So obviously, like most young boys, he asked his grandmother to teach him how to make bow-ties of his own. Being a wise grandmother, she taught young Mo how to sew by hand, and also by machine.

After much dedication to the sewing machine, he was finally becoming successful at producing bow’s that suited his desire. Little did he know, people began noticing his handmade bows, and the demand for Mo’s bow’s grew. He decided to do what any business man or woman would do, he penetrated the market that demanded his bows and began to make a profit in his business that is now called, “Mo’s Bows”.

Mo’s business has expanded, and he now offers unique and fun self-adjustable bow ties for all ages, even including infants. The structure of the most standard bow that Mo offers includes snap on buttons, which he markets as his ” on the go bow”. If you are have an idea for a bow tie you’d like to own, but don’t know how to create it yourself, don’t worry, Mo even accepts custom orders! On top of that, Mo can even satisfy those of you who are into true vintage, as he continues to use vintage fabrics that once belonged to his great sewing teacher, his grandmother!

When it comes to Mo’s selling style, he is definitely a one-of-a-kind salesman. He takes a suitcase, and totes around all of his merchandise, he has sold on Etsy, and many boutiques have purchased his products in the southeastern states.

So far, Bridge has earned over $30,000 on his bow ties, and he has plans to open up a children’s clothing company.

I personally first heard of Mo on the famous TV show, Shark Tank.  He proposed his business to the sharks, who all soon fell in love with the little guy with the big smile and even bigger dreams. While Kevin O’Leary made him a counter offer to what he was asking, it was Daymond John that won the heart of Mo. While John would not offer Mo money, he offered something much more valuable, a mentor-ship.  Daymond had much experience with clothing as he owns the FUBU clothing company. When he was first beginning his business, he was offered $10,000 for 40% in his company. He turned down the offer, and he has not regretted it for a moment ever since.

Mo is an incredible young man, with a passion and desire that we all need to strive for. He had a need for something, he saw a way to fix it, and he made it happen. Now, he’s making money and building a business that will likely continue to grow as he also, continues to grow.

You go, Mo.