Since he was a young boy, Moziah Bridges had an uncanny sense of style for a boy his age. Starting around the age of four, Bridges had an interest in ties, preferably bow ties. And unlike most kids his age, Bridges dressed himself from whenever he was able and always preferred to tie his own tie rather than wearing a clip on tie. Bridges acted on his interests and in impressive fashion, as he started his own bow tie business at the age of nine. Under the name Mo’s Bows, Moziah’s startup company exceeded expectations. This can be credited not only to the feel good nature of the story but Moziah’s personal touch to his product. Bridges made unique bow ties out of his grandmothers vintage floral products and African prints. After having success launching his company through Facebook and other outlets, Bridges moved on to more common materials such as satin and silk. By the age of twelve, Bridges had created a successful $150,000 business, expanded his branded into three states (Tennessee, Texas, and South Carolina). He also appeared on the Shark Tank, the mecca for young aspiring entrepreneurs. The neat thing about Bridges is that he didn’t need an unbelievable idea in order to build a successful brand. Bridges simply just acted on his interests and catered his product towards a demographic that hadn’t been reached.
It’s so impressive that Bridges recognized his passion so early in life and acted on it as soon as he could. The fact that he put his own touch on it at the beginning with the unique fabrics made the business stand out.