EP 134: How Small Hustles Create Big Outcomes with Hunter Beale

Entrepreneurship isn’t just for adults, and Hunter Beale is proof that it’s never too early to start.

Hunter is the Executive Director of High School Hustle, a fast-growing movement that helps students across Indiana build real businesses and learn through hands-on experience. In just one year, the program has grown from 17 to over 2,000 students, generating nearly $1 million in revenue. What began as a handful of high schoolers mowing lawns and washing cars has turned into a statewide mission to awaken the next generation of entrepreneurs. 

In this episode, Hunter shares how he helps students find purpose, earn income, and gain confidence through small business ownership.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how High School Hustle is helping students build real businesses

• Hear how mentorship and incentives keep young entrepreneurs accountable

• Understand how failure builds confidence and leadership at an early age

Highlights:

(00:00) Meet Hunter Beale

(06:13) Finding purpose in mentoring 

(10:25) How High School Hustle turns students into real business owners

(17:47) Hands-on learning for young entrepreneurs 

(21:21) The role of parents and communities

(25:44) Life lessons and improved confidence from doing business

(30:42) Expanding High School Hustle beyond Indiana 

Resources:

For past guests, please visit https://www.defendersofbusinessvalue.com/

Follow Hunter:

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterjbeale/ 

Learn more about High School Hustle: https://highschoolhustle.org/ 

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Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmysogland/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defendersofbusinessvalue/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bvdefenders