Keep in mind you can't force it on them . . . that said it starts with little things . . .
Growing up all I heard was go to college and work for a company. That's a good backup plan but keep being a founder in the forefront of their mind.
The office I used to work at the owner brings his dog in the office on Fridays . . . my son and wife came by for a visit one Friday . . . even though my son was 6 when he left the office with me the first thing he asked was 'why can they bring their dog to work' . . . I explained that he owned the company and could make the rules . . . and that he earned more money by starting and owning the company than any of the employees . . . basically just look for teachable moments to get the idea in their head that they can start their own business someday . . . my sons response 'I want to have my own business someday'.
I tell him about creating apps and products, being your own boss, that working for someone else you can only make so much money, having your own business can enable you to work flexible hours and make more money to provide for your family in the future and you make the rules and get to pick what you work on.
I also keep a running list of videos, podcasts and articles to share with them when they are older . . . things that will still be relevant in 10 years . . . and I've shared my views with my wife, family and friends so they can point him in the right direction if something happens to me.
I know not everyone can be an entrepreneur but I think it's a good idea to groom this generation that it's an option if they are interested and groom them to have the skills.
Growing up all I heard was go to college and work for a company. That's a good backup plan but keep being a founder in the forefront of their mind.
The office I used to work at the owner brings his dog in the office on Fridays . . . my son and wife came by for a visit one Friday . . . even though my son was 6 when he left the office with me the first thing he asked was 'why can they bring their dog to work' . . . I explained that he owned the company and could make the rules . . . and that he earned more money by starting and owning the company than any of the employees . . . basically just look for teachable moments to get the idea in their head that they can start their own business someday . . . my sons response 'I want to have my own business someday'.
I tell him about creating apps and products, being your own boss, that working for someone else you can only make so much money, having your own business can enable you to work flexible hours and make more money to provide for your family in the future and you make the rules and get to pick what you work on.
I also keep a running list of videos, podcasts and articles to share with them when they are older . . . things that will still be relevant in 10 years . . . and I've shared my views with my wife, family and friends so they can point him in the right direction if something happens to me.
I know not everyone can be an entrepreneur but I think it's a good idea to groom this generation that it's an option if they are interested and groom them to have the skills.
Good luck . . .