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Today we’re featuring a young dude by the name of Ben Lang who owns three businesses, he has been interviewed around the web, on the radio as well as on TV(including Chanel 12).

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Ben started a innovative E-bay selling business when he was younger. He also has a web design business and on top of that writes a blog about Gen-Y.

I set up an interview with Ben a few weeks ago to see what drives him, what his challenges are and how he started in the business world at a young age. He is a big believer in doing one’s best and in perseverance

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Interview with Ben Lang:

First off, please tell us a little bit about yourself
I’m 15 years old. I live in New York currently. I’ve lived in a few different countries and speak 3 languages. I started an eBay selling business about 2 years ago. The real spark came when I had a featured interview on Channel 12. Now though I am concentrating more on my blog: www.ben-lang.com

How did you come up with the idea of an eBay and craigslist selling business, did you have any interest in business at the time or prior to that?
I started by selling my grandfather’s camera equipment online. The cash started pouring in because it was quite expensive equipment. So I thought, maybe if I sold other people’s stuff I could make even more… which eventually lead to the creation of my business.

As a 16-year-old, I’d imagine it’s not easy juggling school and business at the same time. Both of which are very demanding and require a lot ofattention. How do you prioritize your time and how does this set you apart from other teens your age?
I try to concentrate more on school, but obviously blogging and selling is so much more interesting and exciting. Even though I use up a lot of time working on my businesses, I still manage to succeed in school.

What personal challenges, as a young entrepreneur, did you or do you have to face?
My age was mostly a challenge. People tend to trust me less because I am younger than your average business man. Even though I get more attention because of that, sometimes it leads to problems.

What would you say your greatest strength is?

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My greatest strength would be perseverance. I try very hard at everything I do. Because of that I always have a high chance of succeeding.

Ben, I know you have a few years of high school left, what are your dreams and goals for the future, do you plan on going to college? What are your post high school plans?:
Frankly, I’m not sure yet. I’d love to start a company and retire by 21. if it happens ill let you know

What kind of books do you read? Which one’s would you suggest to others?
I read an assorted array of business books. Some on investing, networking, Google, SEO, eBay, entrepreneurialism and more. My favorite though is Dig Your Well Before you are Thirsty, a book on networking.

What advice would you give teens your age who want to start a business oftheir own?

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I would say the most important aspects or running a business are networking and perseverance. I’ve been working on networking very hard. It takes a lot of effort but pays off. Perseverance I feel that I’ve mastered, I try very hard to be successful at everything I do.

Thank you for taking the time for this interview Ben, it’s been a pleasure having you on my blog

“I am Benjamin Lang, entrepreneur , 16, currently living in New York. My goal in life is to become a successful, famous entrepreneur.”
To learn more about Ben, pleas visit his blog. You can also follow him on Twitter.

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