“Kids don’t lack capacity, only teachers.” ~ Jim Rohn

Perhaps your child is skilled in art, even though he struggles with reading. And he keeps telling you about becoming an artist when he grows up.

Do you give him the “starving artists” story?

There is no need to get nervous about your child’s future career.

A strong foundation will help him navigate his way to success.

Here are 5 ways to channel his creative skills to prepare him for becoming an accomplished businessman.

1. Identify Goals
   • Talk to him about different kinds of art.
   • Help him identify the kind of art he’s passionate about.
2. Do Research
   • Show him how to do research on the variety of creative careers.
   • Discuss the target audience for each type of work and the specific skills he’ll need to develop.
3. Create a Portfolio
   • Help him organize his work.
   • Let him post some of his art on social media to get feedback.
4. Prepare for a Second Job
   • Let him know that he may need to generate supplemental income temporarily, from a source outside of himself.
   • Brainstorm work that’s related to his artistic interests.
   • Consider work that will leave him enough time to pursue his main objective
5. Develop Business Skills
   • Discuss budgeting and teach him how to do it.
   • Explore the business skills he needs for running his business.
   • Emphasize the importance of teamwork in building a strong business.

Ensure that your child understands that 40% of creative workers are self-employed. That way, he can weigh the efficacy of starting his own business.

Emphasize the importance of focusing on innovation and allowing his imagination free reign.

Your creative child can use his art to earn a living and take a creative approach to whatever career he chooses.

Resolve never to kill his dreams.

Champion his gifts!