Jacob, Jonathan, and Clarissa Cook

At 6 years old, Jonathan Cook is on the road to entrepreneurship. Jonathan is taking his love of sports and turning it into Jumping Jack Jon, a business that will include sports equipment reviews. Jonathan plans to give back to his community by donating a portion of his profits to the homeless and his church. In this interview, learn how Jonathan, with the help of his parents, plans to grow his business.

What is the name of your business?

My business name is Jumping Jack Jon.

What does your business do?

I review sports equipment, games, and activities. I also make videos about fitness and staying healthy. When I review a product that I like, my mom helps me start selling it through Amazon so I get money when people buy that product.

When did you start your business?

I started my business when I was 6 and I am still 6.

How did you come up with your business idea?

I really like sports. I have been roller-blading since I was 18 months old and I like to play soccer, basketball and jump on the trampoline. Since I like sports so much it is easy for me to tell what I like or don’t like about different sports things.

How has your business evolved since the start of your business?

Since I am just starting, it really hasn’t changed much yet.

Have you always been entrepreneurial?

I have always liked to make money so I could get my own things.

How have your parents helped in the starting and growing of your business?

Because I am only 6, they have to help me with a lot of things. When I get bigger like my brother I can do more things on my own.

You are a great mentor for other kids. How are some of the ways you inspire other kids to start their business?

I like to tell other kids what I am doing and tell them that they can do it too. I tell them to watch my videos and give them my business card so they can talk to me if they have questions.

What advice would you give other kids who may have a business idea and are ready to start a business?

I would tell them to make sure that it is something they like to do. I would also tell them to keep trying. Sometimes business is hard but when you keep going you can be good at it.

What are your plans for the future of your business?

I am planning on making products that say Jumping Jack Jon and sell them. I will use some of the money from my products to give to the homeless people in our city and some to my church too. I also plan to have companies send me products to review like they do for my brother so I have to start having my mom help me write letters to them.

Is there anything you would like to add?

I think it is important that moms and dads tell kids they can do it.

Jonathan’s website will be debuting soon at http://jumpingjackjon.com/.

Julie Barnes is a Freelance Writer focusing on her passion of entrepreneurship. Julie published “So You Want to Start a Business…Now What?” (Available on Amazon) in December 2009. Julie lives and works in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, KS with her husband Ron and lovable dog Hank. You can visit her site at http://www.onewhowrites.com.