Being a business-oriented person knows no age or gender. That’s why the entrepreneur we’re going to feature today started planning her business way back when she was a little girl. Meet Mackenzie Buchanan, a 17-year-old owner of Studio 301.
Beginnings
In an interview with the Herald-Dispatch, she said that she dreamt of becoming a businesswoman ever since she was a little kid. While others were playing pretend to be doctors, she wanted to become a businesswoman. She also said that she planned all of these while she was 7, proudly saying that she has her original plans kept in a binder. Mackenzie said:
“I would play dolls all the time, but I would make them like my customers,” she said. “Some little girls pretend to be teachers, doctors or lawyers, but I mostly pretended to be a business woman.”
Mackenzie obtained her business license when she was 16. She clearly had her sights focused on opening her own business. Mackenzie basically grew up in a dance theatre. This could be attributed to her mom, Melissa, serving as a performer and assistant director in Huntington Dance Theatre.
Studio 301
Mackenzie’s business is pretty straightforward. Studio 301 will cater to all levels of expertise, from 18 months onwards. She believes that her business is inclusive, for all genders and ages. The studio will offer an expansive collection of dance genres, assuring that everyone will be enjoying it. Oh, and did we tell you that classes will only be $10/class?
When asked about what sets Studio 301 from other studios, she said:
“We offer a competitive dance program that focuses on technique,” she explained. “Students who choose to participate in this program will not only perform for professional adjudicators, but they will also learn and attend master classes from professional dancers.”
Grand Opening and Future Plans
Before the studio opens on July 25, Mackenzie ensured that they will be providing free face masks and hand sanitizers. They will also be following the state and federal social distancing regulations.
As for the future of the business, she aligned her business hours with the schedule of her High School education. When she reaches college, she plans to make advertising and communications because she believes it would benefit the growth of her business.
The 17-year-old business owner shared some pieces of advice to her fellow teenagers:
“If you have the passion you can pretty much do anything,” she said. “When you have support of the community, especially a small town community, you can succeed. Two months ago, I would have never thought this was possible, but now here we are and ready to open.”
Studio 301 will open its doors on July 25, 2020, from noon to 4:30 PM. The studio is located at 518 3rd Avenue, Chesapeake, Ohio. Visit their website here to learn more about Studio 301.
Since we’re on the subject of teen entrepreneurs, you may want to read here some business ideas for driven entrepreneurs.
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Zakary Kelley is a technology reporter for Business Blurb covering social media and the digital products that are changing our lives.
