Who do you picture when you hear of a successful business owner that is known as Mr. Corey? Most likely, you would think, someone who graduated college or at least high school? Surely someone who is old enough to get their driving license. How about someone who still has most of their baby teeth? Meet 6-year-old Corey Nieves.
One day 6-year-old Corey was tired of having to ride the bus to school every day. He told his mom they should get a car, so he doesn’t have to ride the bus. His mom simply did not have the budget to make that happen. So, Corey plotted and planned a way to generate money to aid his goal. He started by selling hot chocolate in his local town. After his mother Lisa witnessed Corey’s dedication, she encouraged him to continue this venture, as it proved to be very profitable.
Corey continually explored new avenues in order to increase profits and keep loyal customers coming back. So, he began selling lemonade, and testing out cookie recipes with only quality ingredients to offer a variety of selection. Until he and his mom stumbled upon a knock-out, chocolate chip cookie recipe. The feedback from customers was so positive Cookies became their new focus instantly. Eventually providing the unique service of shipping cookies through the mail, directly to customers doorsteps.
By the end of 2010, ‘Mr. Corey’s Cookies was official. The business quickly got traction, because of Corey’s adorable disposition and quality products. The dynamic, mother son duo has done a great job, branding themselves; now having several thousand followers on four social media outlets. Corey does not remain satisfied for long; he is constantly innovating and adding to the business. Mr. Corey’s Cookies is now selling their own merchandise like, T-shirts and phone cases.
Corey Nieves went on to team up with dozens of giant corporations such as, Mercedes-Benz, Whole Foods and Pottery Barn. Several multi-million-dollar industries all wanting to support Corey’s venture. His devotion to creating a self-image along with his company scored him an invitation on Ellen. Corey has drive, ingenuity, and most important, results. Corey Nieves is the without a doubt a born entrepreneur.
Wow! This is very cool and coming from such a young age! I find it interesting how people supported him because I feel as if most people wouldn’t especially since the money he was making was going towards a car. Good for him and the mom though!
Wow– definitely important to read these stories to keep the proverbial “fire” lit under our feet. I see this and think– I should have started a business by now, I have 13 years on Corey!! What a cool concept, it definitely demonstrates the amazing drive and ingenuity humans are capable of.