What is your means to your end? This week we talk about the social challenges of maintaining your social circle as a young entrepreneur, how asking for money is awkward, managing time as a teenage business owner, and why the best benefit of going to college is building a strong network.This week’s guest is Sophia Bosch, a 17-year-old land flipper, podcast host, and philanthropist.
At just 17, Sophia’s not only learning the ins and outs of the land flipping business but also navigating the unique challenges that come with being a young entrepreneur. Growing up in a real estate family, Sophia watched her immigrant parents find success flipping land, after struggling to make house flipping work. She’s now following in their footsteps, working alongside them to build her own career in real estate, but as she shares, it hasn’t always been easy.
Sophia opens up about the social struggles of being steps ahead of her peers. As a teenager with big dreams, balancing friendships has been tricky, especially when friends don’t fully understand or support her career ambitions. But she’s also learned valuable lessons about trust and managing expectations while working with her family—a dynamic that brings both rewards and challenges.
We also explore the world of land flipping, an industry Sophia describes as uniquely recession-proof. People purchase land for all sorts of reasons, from setting up RVs to off-roading to simply wanting to own a slice of the United States. Through this process, she’s developed a deep passion for the business, and she stresses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people to keep you grounded and motivated.
Wise beyond her years, this episode is a must listen for any young person still in grade school who wants to start a business.
