We recently connected with Kaleb Davis and have shared our conversation below.
Kaleb, thank you so much for joining us today. Let’s jump right into something we’re really interested in hearing about from you – being the only one in the room. So many of us find ourselves as the only woman in the room, the only immigrant or the only artist in the room, etc. Can you talk to us about how you have learned to be effective and successful in situations where you are the only one in the room like you?
When you’re the only one who looks different in a room, like having a special toy at a playdate, it’s important to believe in yourself and not let fear stop you. Being confident is like wearing an invisible superhero cape that helps you overcome nervousness. Just like making new friends at a playdate, in the business world, you can host fun events, interact with others, and build personal relationships. This way, you’ll show everyone how amazing you are and make a lot of friends along the way!
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m Kaleb Michael Davis,
In May of 2021 at the age of ten I started my own lemonade stand in Desoto. Lemonack Shack has since flourished to an awesome business that now at twelve I’m feel is a dream come true. Over the past year I’ve hosted numerous sorority , and non-profit events .
I am most proud of my partnership with community non profits, my most recent event with my church The Chosen Vessel Community Church where we gave away over five-hundred backpack filled with school supplies along with offered free hair cuts.
I was able to serve lemonade and popcorn to the community . This is what I love to do, the concept of my business is simply being able to share my two favorite things with the world and my family has enabled my dream to come true.
I’m currently looking to expand and get my product into stores, local farmers markets as well as eventually get a truck or local building so people can come from all around and enjoy my products.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I believe that the most important qualities that being a young entrepreneur has taught me is how to be a good communicator, the importance of commitment for longevity and honoring my purpose.
My advice to other young people seeking to start a business is to first be committed for the long term and not be discouraged or scared to face the challenges even when it looks like things are not moving or are moving slow.
I would also say be quick to listen and surround yourself with those who know what you don’t know and gleam from their wisdom. Being committed to yourself and your dreams are the first rule in the game and provides fuel to keep going when things get rough.
Lastly own the business in heart, meaning be the first to start and last one to leave, no one should work harder for your business than you.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
At 10 years old after moving to Texas from California one of the first things I said when we moved into our new home was that I wanted my own lemonade stand. My parent’s did not laugh at me but instead they told me to write down my vision in detail including my flavors and what types of products I wanted to sell.
I have to give my family the credit as a whole, my eldest sister then stepped in and immediately began to brand my business for me . My other sister and mom began to help me create the flavors I chose and as a family we launched my opening in May in my awesome lemonade stand built by my grandfather.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://beacons.ai/luxguybrandz
- Instagram: @luxguybrand_
- Facebook: Lemonack Lemonade Shack
