About 14 Clicks
Becoming a successful entrepreneur is like becoming a professional athlete. You have to work on it every day and, even then, it will be years before you see a return on that hard work, if at all.
But – and this is a big 'but' – simply working hard isn't enough. When you're training to become an athlete, you know that every arm curl and leg press is getting you closer to your goal. That's not the case with entrepreneurship.
Millions of people have the desire. Maybe a couple hundred thousand actually get started with entrepreneurship. And very few of those people are committed to entrepreneurship day-in and day-out. Even then, desire, action, and commitment aren't enough.
So many so-called, self-proclaimed "entrepreneurs" don't have an ounce of respect or understanding for what it takes to think, act, and grow as an entrepreneur on a daily basis.
That's why they fail and that's why we created 14 Clicks.
Mission – To guide young people through becoming successful entrepreneurs.
Vision – To become the leading resource for young entrepreneurs.
Values – Honesty, integrity, transparency, and humility.
Every pixel and word is designed and purposed to entertain and develop you into the entrepreneur that you want to become.
What are the 14 clicks? To find out, click here.
Meet Who's Behind 14 Clicks
Take our advice because we know what it's like to live in spare garages. We've stayed up all night to hit our own deadlines. We've talked to and studied the most successful young entrepreneurs on the planet.
We know what it takes. We're creating this resource for ourselves and people like us.
Nicholas Tart, Founder
I'm a 25-year-old alum of Colorado State University ('10). Before 14 Clicks, I ran a lawn mowing operation through middle and high school. Then in college I started JuniorBiz as a class project to pursue a passion for helping young entrepreneurs. Now that JuniorBiz is in working order, I'm excited to help the 20-something with entrepreneurship. Enter, 14 Clicks.
For proof that Nicholas was once a cute, entrepreneurial kid, click here.
Nicholas Tart's Favorites
Food? Denali Mint Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Pastime? Golfing
Movie? The Pursuit of Happyness
TV show? The Office
Website? Facebook
Book? Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Joke? "I like fruit baskets because it gives you the ability to mail someone a piece of fruit without appearing insane. Like, if someone just mailed you an apple you'd be like 'Huh? What the hell is this?', but if it's in a fruit basket you're like 'This is nice!.'" – Demetri Martin
Quote? "Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life." – Confucius
Nicholas Tart's Quotes
"When you get a job, you exchange time for money. When you start a business, you exchange effort for money. I think my effort is worth more than my time."
"What do you think about when you daydream? That's your passion."
Nick Scheidies, Cofounder
Nick Scheidies, also 22, has been one of my best friends since high school. Nick is one of the few people who has always believed in me and been able to see my wacky entrepreneurial vision. I recruited him to help me with JuniorBiz and our book.
In December 2010, Nick helped me lay the foundation for 14 Clicks as a website that aims to help the 20-something business owner to become a successful entrepreneur.
Today, Nick is a full-time musician and video producer. To watch one of his music videos, click here.
Nick Scheidies' Quote
"You say 'work'. I say 'work it'."
What They Call Us…
"I was very impressed not only with their passion for assisting fellow young entrepreneurs but also the list of the driven and talented young entrepreneurs that they feature within the book… You have both been awesome." – Adam Toren, YoungEntrepreneur.com
"Nick Tart and his business partner are only 22, but they've already become experts in Generation-Y entrepreneurship." – Alyson Shontell, Business Insider
Are You Ready to Get Started with Entrepreneurship?
Starting a business is easy. It literally takes 14 clicks to reserve your name and register your LLC. And you don't even need to do that. Just say, "I've started a business" and it's done.
The hard part is building that business and actually making money from it.
Maybe you're a kid who thinks entrepreneurship is a good idea and you want to learn more. Maybe you're a student who is seriously considering entrepreneurship before or after you get out of school. Or, maybe you're a seasoned vet of the business world and you know the value of continuous learning.
Regardless of who you are, I know you're here because you're interested in entrepreneurship. Let us help you become one of the successful entrepreneurs.