Teen Coaching for Money, Business, & Life Success Skills
The simple and proven plan for teens to become money and business smart, build trust with adults, and stand out for the best opportunities.
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93% of parents think high school doesn't prepare students for the real world.
Principals and teachers love your students. They just don’t have the time or resources to help in the way they want. So we teach your teen the money, business, and life skills they aren’t learning in school.
START FOR FREE NOWPreparing Your Teen for Adult Life Isn’t Easy
You shouldn’t have to worry about them…
Struggling to have confident conversations with adults
Not knowing how to make and manage money, and start their own business
Being overlooked for opportunities because they don’t stand out
That leads to sleepless nights for parents. We don’t want that for you. Simple Teen Success gives parents confidence and peace of mind.
How the Live Online Events work
A Fun Community Where Teens Feel Valued and Important
At each Live Online Event, your teen will be surrounded by other high-achieving and motivated teens. It’s like having your own hype crew to cheer you on and celebrate your wins!
Live Online Events are every other Tuesday night from 8pm-8:45pm central time. For teens that can’t make it–they simply watch the re-play anytime!
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Influential Special Guests!
We bring on seriously cool people. Your teens get access to top musicians, business leaders, best-selling authors, and influencers. (Guests that are so interesting, we catch parents secretly listening in the background.) They share their failures and successes so teens see they are real people, just like them. Plus they answer teen questions-live!
START FOR FREE NOWFun Gift Card Giveaways and Contests!
Teens love gift card giveaways and contests! (A guaranteed way to keep them engaged) When they participate, they can win big! This past Live Online Event, we gave away a $15 Chipotle gift card, $15 Chick-fil-A gift card, and $20 VISA gift card.
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We Make Learning Simple and Super Encouraging
Teens get to fill in a downloadable PDF that dramatically increases learning and retention.
Plus we send weekly motivational texts and success tips straight to your teen’s phone. (Because we’re cool like that.)
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“Derrick quickly connects with each student. He keeps them engaged and makes them feel valued and important. He is a master of helping students believe in themselves and realize it’s possible to reach their full potential. I believe that’s what every parent wants for their teen.”
- Susan Crosier, Head of School, Grace Prep Academy, Arlington, TX
“Derrick not only taught Brendan about success skills, but also gave him the confidence to pursue his dreams and be the best version of himself.”
- Sandra and Trent W., Parents in Grand Prairie, TX
“As a parent, it can feel like your teens listen to other adults more than they listen to you. We believe Derrick helped position our teens for success in high school and now in college.”
- John and Mandy P., Parents in Mansfield, TX
“Derrick opened the door for meaningful conversations with our sons about the future. Such a great bonding experience! They are now both Ivy League graduates and are thriving in life.”
- Lisa and Charlie F., Parents in Arlington, TX
Meet Your Teen’s Success Guide
Popular Money & Business Expert for Parents & Teens
Derrick Kinney isn’t your typical teen coach. He’s a money and business expert with a track record of success of building, buying, and exiting businesses in multi-million dollar deals.
And he didn’t just read about it in a “Business for Dummies” book; he lived it! He’s also a best-selling author of Good Money Revolution and host of the top-rated Good Money Podcast, bringing financial wisdom and business advice directly to teens and their parents.
With 4 kids of his own, Derrick knows that every teen is unique and requires personalized guidance and support to truly thrive. Derrick is committed to helping teens unlock their full potential, equipping them with the money, business, and life skills they need to succeed.
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We tell your teen what you want them to know because they don’t always listen to you (I’m a Dad… I understand)
Here's a sample of the good stuff they will learn…
Life Skills
- 3 simple tips to build trust with your parents and other adults
- How to manage emotions: because sometimes life is just... a lot.
- 7 habits of rich people you should copy today
Money Skills
- 5 easy steps to set up a winning investment portfolio
- How to make money while you sleep (yes, it’s a thing)
- 3 tips to build your self-worth and net worth
Business Skills
- How to get successful people to want to help you
- 3 steps to start a small business (while you’re in high school)
- 4 tips to manage digital distraction so you reach your goals
Busy parents trust us. You can too.
Lots of parents want to prepare their teen for adult life, but they don't have enough time or aren’t sure how to teach them important life skills.
This is exactly why Simple Teen Success exists. If you’re a super busy parent, you can trust us to help teach your teen important skills so they’re ready for whatever the future holds
START FOR FREE NOWYour Teen Doesn’t Need Another Lecturer. They Want a Relatable Mentor.
Teens aren’t looking for more adults to just give them lectures or boss them around.
They want a mentor and coach who can relate to them, understand their challenges, and offer solid advice as they figure out their teen years.
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Your teen deserves to stand out for internships and college applications!
Scientific research confirms that teens need to hear a concept 7 times to understand it. The more semesters your teen participates in, the more they learn, do, and succeed–the more they standout.
The program goes all the way through high school. Teens can join anytime in their high school journey. (Warning: Most teens tell us they don’t want it to end.)
START FOR FREE NOWWhat’s included in your Simple Teen Success membership?
For teens
10 Live Online Events Each Semester (4 Months)
Your teen connects with other teens in real time to share ideas and learn from some seriously cool special guests.
Lots of Contests & Gift Card Giveaways
When teens participate, they win big!
Skills NOT Taught in School
We teach your teen how to master small talk, start a business in high school, and get adults to trust you, and so much more. (Skills so useful, even adults are trying to get in on the action!).
Interactive Learning
Teens fill in a downloadable PDF that dramatically increases learning and retention.
Ongoing Motivational Texts
Weekly recaps and success tips sent straight to your teen’s phone.
For parents
Weekly Wisdom in Your Inbox
Forget boring updates! Get the inside scoop on what your teen is learning so you can help your teen grow (without needing a translator).
Practical Ways to Connect With Your Teen
We send you success tips that are short, sweet, and actually useful. It's like having a teen whisperer in your pocket!
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Let the fun begin!
It’s ongoing enrollment.
They jump in and start learning today.
Enjoy Live Online Events.
If they miss it, they watch the replay.
It's simple, fun and affordable FREE!
Family-friendly! Up to 2 teens and a parent per sign-up. Each semester is 4 months.
Will your teen actually enjoy this? Yes, yes they will.
Here's a personal message from Derrick for your teen.
START FOR FREE NOWGet the FREE "5 Strategies to Win in Life" Guide
This isn’t another boring, cheesy to-do list. These are practical, real-life tips to help your teen stand out.
