Sebastian Martinez, a 7 year old entrepreneur and now CEO of “Are you Kidding.” This business sells fun and creative socks that they call specialty socks. These socks have unique patterns and colors that include a youthful twist. Back in 2014 when the business start, Martinez age 5, designed his first pair of socks and sold over $15,000. In this upcoming year the projected sales are looking to double or triple and are on track for growth. In addition, “Are you Kidding” teams up with charity such as the National Cancer Society. Sebastian Martinez displays a great entrepreneurial mindset and potential. He has a unique idea with a fresh and different perspective which will set him apart from the other businesses in the sock and fashion industry. In addition, he also is concerned and aware of others in need and has made clear attempts to better the community around him which is a great attribute of a entrepreneur.
This is a just-in-time idea for today’s market. People are continuing to enjoy showing off their cool socks. A cool sock brand created by a seven year old is a perfect story that is bound to sell.
It is pretty cool how Sebastian has had this much business experience at such a young age, and that he has been so successful. I would guess that part of how the word was spread so quickly is because he is so young, which catches people’s attention and makes them want to support him. He also has some pretty fun designs. It is great that Sebastian wants to support other organizations that are doing good in the world.
This kid has a lot going for him! Being so young, people will be attracted to his story. As it helps a non-profit, customers will be encouraged that they are helping out so many others. As bright and fuzzy things are pretty popular right now. Because his product probably went viral somehow, people jumped right to purchasing.
This kid has a lot going for him: the non-profit providing a way others to help, his interesting story of starting so young, and simply the popularity of colorful and fuzzy things right now. As he ended up going viral somehow, people clearly jumped to purchasing right away!