Cruz Bay errand boy
This is Daniel Smith. He’s 11 and he’s running his first successful business, one that makes life a lot easier for his grown-up customers in Cruz Bay.
Daniel got a scooter for Christmas, and decided to start his own errand running business as soon as school let out. Need a utility bill paid? Give him the bill and the money and he’ll take care of it. Want coffee from Everyting? He’ll bring it to your office. Have a post office run you’re dreading? Daniel will do it for you.
“Every morning I get two hours of work. People can just call me on my cell phone,” Daniel says.
What does Daniel want to do when he grows up? “I haven’t really decided yet, but I want to run my own business and I don’t want to have to pay employees.” Smart kid. Keep it simple and keep all the money.
Daniel has already made enough money this year to buy a couple of BB guns and a Nintendo Wii.
Daniel’s coverage area is Cruz Bay to Marketplace. Check out his business card. And write down that number. (He’s got great references.)
June 22nd, 2008 05:36
“What does Daniel want to do when he grows up? “I haven’t really decided yet, but I want to run my own business and I don’t want to have to pay employees.” Smart kid. Keep it simple and keep all the money.”
Hey, that’s what I did when I grew up. I haven’t bought a “NINTENDO” Wii yet though…
June 22nd, 2008 07:21
Way to go Daniel !
June 22nd, 2008 08:02
what a kid! so let me get this right? If I’m sitting at the beach bar and I want to get some food to take back to the villa at Uncle Joe’s, I can call Daniel and he delivers it to my bar stool? I’m in!
June 22nd, 2008 08:03
Can’t wait to meet you Daniel! Much success!
June 22nd, 2008 08:09
Good going Daniel!! I like your attitude!
June 22nd, 2008 08:20
Way to go Daniel, keep up that entrepreneurial spirit and you’ll go far!! Love to see this in young people, gives us hope for a future!
June 22nd, 2008 09:20
Daniel is the BEST! Dependable, courteous, efficient and fun to talk WITH - rare in an 11 year old. Hey, for that matter, rare in adults!!! See you in the morning, Daniel!
June 22nd, 2008 09:38
Nice to see a kid get out from in front of a computer or TV and try to make a little cash doing honest work.
Keep it up Daniel!!
June 22nd, 2008 13:52
I find it refreshing to find a young person who has actually earned the money to pay for his own Nintendo Wii…
June 22nd, 2008 16:34
“Hey, that’s what I did when I grew up. I haven’t bought a “NINTENDO” Wii yet though.”
Yeah Capt John, but what a boat and video camera. :>)
June 22nd, 2008 16:36
“Hey, that’s what I did when I grew up. I haven’t bought a “NINTENDO” Wii yet though…”
Yeah, Capt John, but what a boat and video camera, not to mention the life! :>)
June 22nd, 2008 18:50
Is he bonded?
June 22nd, 2008 20:55
Daniel, you are my (new) hero!
June 23rd, 2008 09:02
Good luck Daniel …
I bet Daniel will have several sucessful STJ ventures by the time he is 20 and retire by the time he is 30.
June 23rd, 2008 16:20
WooHoo!!!!
Daniel you’re the coolest!
June 23rd, 2008 21:22
I hope Daniel has seen this great post & all the possitive comments. I saw him in the bank and post office, he’s all business and is absolutely adorable!
Way to go Daniel!
June 24th, 2008 15:26
I sure wish Daniel could come over and play with my 9 and 12 year olds and give them some tips………. They won’t listen to me!
June 24th, 2008 15:32
You Rock Daniel One!
June 24th, 2008 15:45
Way to go Daniel. My Son Matt did the same thing back in the early 80’s and some days he made more money than I did. You will go far!
July 2nd, 2008 13:40
HI DANIEL FROM DENVER CO..GREAT FIRST BUSINESS TO START..CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU WHEN SHELBY AND I COME DOWN POSSIBLY NEXT SUMMER…PLEASE EMAIL US BACK…ALSO REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR MONEY…