Launch Your Teen’s
Business Journey
Empower your teen homeschooler with the tools to turn their business ideas into reality for FREE!
This is a live, in-person program in Colorado Springs that meets on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 3 PM, August 2024 through May 2025
Only 25 spots are still open for Fall 2024.
Secure your FREE SPOT now!
Designed for homeschoolers
Learn and Develop business skills
Students Launch A Real Business
What is the Teen Business Academy?
Contrary to its name, no business is boring at Teen Business Academy.
We focus on low-risk, high-reward opportunities anyone can start. Whether it’s a lawn mowing service, landscaping, or honing a specific skill to market, we provide a platform for real success.
Teen Business Academy is a FREE unique homeschool enrichment program tailored for Colorado teen homeschoolers, designed to teach them how to start and grow their own business.
Our curriculum, crafted by seasoned business owners, combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring our students learn from real-world experiences.
Weekly structure
- Speaker/Opening story
- Review questions, homework or workshop concepts
- Lunch
- Real business review
- Workshop time
- All extra time will be spent on each student’s business plan, website and marketing
Where We Meet
7345 Adventure Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
It’s all free!
Course Load
34 weeks x 6 hours = 204 hours
An instructor will lead each week and cover various business topics.
9 AM -3 PM every Tuesday
starting in August
There are projects throughout the program but never any mandatory homework
100% free
Not a day goes by when I don’t apply one of the business principles I learned from Chris (founder of Teen Business Academy). He gave me the courage and knowledge to start my own business. All these years later, it’s grown into a seven-figure business and a lot of that success I owe to Chris Coughlin.
As a mother of four teenagers, I truly appreciate how the Teen Business Academy provides a comprehensive education on starting and growing a business. It’s more than just business skills; these are essential life lessons that all teens should learn, whether or not they choose to start their own businesses.
What Students Will Learn
We believe everyone should at least explore owning their own business. Of course, it is not for everyone, but it should be explored before deciding. The potential lifestyle and financial rewards are tremendous, all while having control of your destiny.
Intro to Business
Understand how to set up a business, various structures and business types.
Creating A Product
Know how to create and craft a product that will be ready to market.
Sales & Marketing
Learn how to position and market your product and your offers.
Money & Financials
Understand how a business makes money and operates it’s financials.
Building A Team
Learn how to hire, what to look for, different positions, and build a team.
Scaling A Business
Gain an understanding of what it takes to grow and scale a business.
Curriculum
Fall 2024 Program guide
Download the Fall 2024 Program Guide for more information about the enrichment program.
- Logistics
- Curriculum Overview
- Program Expectations
- Faculty
Download the 2024 Program Guide
I first met Chris (founder of Teen Business Academy) when he coached one of my sons almost 20 years ago. We became immediate friends and eventually business partners. I love the idea of Chris combining his passion for coaching, impacting the next generation and entrepreneurship.
Chris has a brilliant mind for business and is able to see what others can’t see. Every time I speak with him I walk away with a new way of looking at our business challenges. Whenever I need a fresh idea or out of the box thinking, I go to Chris!
Transform education into real-world success
In a world that demands more than just memorizing textbooks, teeners often lack practical skills for the future.
Traditional education may not prepare them for the challenges of entrepreneurship, leaving them at a disadvantage.
Teen Business Academy fills that gap and equips students with the skills to succeed in the real world.
By the time a student finishes the program they will:
Gain a sense of whether owning a business brings them purpose and is a career consideration.
Either have an operating small business or have gone through each step of launching one.
Have the mystery and fear taken out of starting a low-risk business.
meet the team
Trevor Miller
A devoted husband and father, Trevor is deeply passionate about education and entrepreneurship. With a degree from Biola University, he has earned recognition as Teacher of the Year at The Classical Academy in Colorado Springs. He has also led an educational-based start-up, Tagg Education. Graduating from the esteemed Leadership Program of the Rockies, his innovative teaching methods and commitment to student success distinguish him in the field.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Trevor and his wife volunteer with the youth group at Woodmen Valley Church. His passion for positively influencing young lives has brought a lasting impact to many students.
Chris Coughlin
A course for emerging entrepreneurs can only be led by an expert, which is why Chris Coughlin is the perfect fit. A husband and father of three, he has started, invested in or coached over 100 small businesses. He also has over 20 years of youth and teen sports coaching experience.
His esteemed football coaching clinic company, Glazier Clinics, has helped more than a half-million coaches improve their abilities, allowing young athletes to win in sports and life. Chris currently volunteers at Springs Rescue Mission and is active with the Youth Strategy Committee at Mountain Springs Church.
How It Works
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FAQs
So, what is a “boring” business exactly?
What makes this course unique?
Where will the instruction take place?
*With at least 10 students, we are open to cohorts in other Front Range communities.
