From backyard lawns to airport fields, 11-year-old turns lawn mowing dreams into reality
Subject
Entrepreneurship; Lawn care;
Description
Eleven-year-old Quentin Hines Jr., from Charlotte, North Carolina, isn’t like most kids his age. His favorite pastime? Mowing other people’s lawns.
Hines started his lawn care journey when he was just 8 years old. Initially, he helped his dad, but he quickly took over the operation himself.
“I really, really love it,” said Hines.
He says that mowing lawns makes him feel less stressed and soothed. Despite having allergies, he takes medication to continue his lawn mowing passion.
Two years ago, Hines turned his passion into a business, QJ’s Professional Lawn Care. He gains new clients by knocking on doors and through his Instagram account, which is managed by his mom.
This summer, Hines plans to expand his business by recruiting some of his fellow fifth graders. His dedication to lawn care is serious, with high standards set by his parents, Shirley and Quentin Sr., who occasionally work for their son.
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By David Begnaud, Analisa Novak
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cbsnews.com
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