How ChatGPT Helped My Nephew Launch His First Business at 12 Years Old

During the Christmas holiday, I had the fun opportunity to collaborate with my 12-year-old nephew, Liam, to help him start his first business: DI Dairy Dash. It’s a simple yet entrepreneurial venture where Liam delivers fresh milk by bike to local families on Daniel Island, SC. What makes this even more exciting? We used ChatGPT as our co-pilot for nearly every step of the process.

Liam’s idea for DI Dairy Dash was sparked when the only local grocery store on Daniel Island closed on December 24 for a year of rebuilding, leaving the nearest store several miles away. This gap in convenience inspired him to start a delivery service to help his community and work toward his dream of traveling to Europe on an educational trip with his school.

The community’s immediate support played a crucial role in Liam’s success. Local businesses helped him obtain a trailer for his bike to carry milk efficiently, and flyers with a QR code for easy ordering, which were distributed throughout the community.

Part of the marketing efforts included work by his mom, who publicized the service on local Facebook groups, and help from his sister, who assisted with flyer distribution to spread the word.