{"product_id":"john-builds-a-business-free-children-book","title":"JOHN BUILDS A BUSINESS | Free Children Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJohn had a big dream, but no money and no plan. Could a simple lemonade stand really change his life? With a little creativity, some surprising new friends, and lessons he never expected, John discovers there’s more to business than just making lemonade. What are the four secrets to success he learns along the way? 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I will make and sell lemonade.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS8.png?v=1755666559\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe harvested and prepared the lemons, and he brewed his first batch of lemonade. It was delicious, and he was ready to take it to the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS9.png?v=1755666559\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn immediately set to work. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHe built a beautiful lemonade cart from scrap wood he found in the streets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS10.png?v=1755666559\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHours went by, and John only sold a small amount. Not even enough to pay for the sugar he had to buy to make the lemonade batch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS11.png?v=1755667149\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThen a car pulled up to his stand, and a young girl got out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe purchased a glass and was amazed at the wonderful flavour. It was the best lemonade she had ever had.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe then bought everyone in the car, including her chauffeur, a glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS12.png?v=1755667150\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe said to John, “I am Anna, the daughter of a man who owns many factories. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour lemonade is delicious; you must make a lot of money selling lemonade from your fine cart.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS13.png?v=1755667149\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“I sell very little \u003c\/span\u003eAnna,” John said.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS14.png?v=1755667149\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“Please come to the car and meet my father. He may have some ideas to help \u003c\/span\u003eyou,” Anna said.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS15.png?v=1755667150\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn told her father about his lemonade business in detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS16.png?v=1755667148\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer father was very nice and said to John, \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eTomorrow, be here at 9:00 AM, and I will send some people to help you. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou remind me of myself when I was your age. You have what it takes, but you don't know how to go about it.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn thanked him, and the car left.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS17.png?v=1755667447\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe next morning, John was ready at 9:00 AM, and the car pulled up to his stand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn was a little confused when he saw Anna, her sister, and her brother step out to help. He wondered how they could help him.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS18.png?v=1755667446\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna introduced her sister Kari and her brother Jack. She then explained to John what they did and how they were going to help.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“I am good at selling things. Kari is good at finance. Jack is good at marketing. And \u003c\/span\u003eyou, John. You understand the product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are the four pillars of business. Without all of them, your business, no matter how big or small, will not succeed.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS19.png?v=1755667446\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna taught John how to sell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS20.png?v=1755667446\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKari taught John about Finance, when and how to buy things, and how to keep accurate records.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS21.png?v=1755667446\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack taught John how to market his product. How to attract and keep customers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS22.png?v=1755667446\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd John took care of that fantastic product - The lemonade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS23.png?v=1755667593\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn listened and learned. Under the guidance of Anna, Kari, and Jack, John absorbed valuable lessons on selling, finance, and marketing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter a short time, his business was a success and provided a good income for his family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS24.png?v=1755667593\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNews of John's success spread, suggesting that his renowned Lemonade Stands might soon reach new places, showcasing the solid foundation built on the four pillars of business.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS25.png?v=1755667593\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS26.png?v=1755667592\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease share our books with your friends and family to support our mission. 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