Pioneering
Startup Success
for Teens

at tam.™ – we guide teens to create, test, and launch their ideas into real businesses using ai, new technology, and skills they can apply to any business, anytime.

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The future is here, but our youth aren't ready.

Equipping our youth with real-world skills is more important than ever. Traditional education often focuses on theory, but knowing something isn’t the same as knowing how to use it. At tam.™, we bridge that gap. Students don’t just learn concepts—they apply them. From building a real business to leveraging AI and automation, we provide hands-on experience and tools they can use now, and years down the road.

Outdated Education

Fewer than 40% of U.S. high schools offer comprehensive computer science or digital literacy programs, leaving many teens unprepared for modern workforce demands.

Lack of Mentorship

Nearly 67% lack the guidance essential for personal, academic, and career growth.

Digital Skills Gap

Digital jobs growing by over 12% annually. Skills gap of up to 2.4 million workers in the U.S.—a clear sign that our education system isn’t keeping pace with emerging technology needs.

Teens,
- Your Super Power is Your Skill Set.

Become empowered. Ideate, Build and Execute– and become self reliant.

In just 7 weeks, you’ll learn how to turn your idea into a real business that can work even when you’re not. You’ll build a professional website and learn how to use AI and automation to set up systems that handle tasks like selling products, answering customer questions, and keeping things organized. By using these tools, you can create a business that runs on autopilot—saving you time, making you money, and allowing you to focus on growing your ideas while your business works for you, even while you sleep.

Ideate

Start by creating bold ideas that transform into a business, solving real problems and meeting market needs.

Build

Hyper focus on developing practical and digital technical skills with mentor-led, hands-on guidance to turn vision into reality.

Execute

Make the bold step to launch your website idea and put to use the business skills you learned with us at tam.

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We will discuss an overview of tam.™, the requirements and expectations, duration of the accelerator, location, cost, tangible key takeaways and 20 minutes of Q&A session. This will be a 60 minutes “zoom” video info session. 

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"At the heart of everything we do is a mission: to equip and empower the next generation with wisdom, strategy, and the tools to build something meaningful. Because true success isn’t measured by wealth—it’s found in purpose, impact, and walking faithfully in our calling"

Secure your future,
be self reliant, know
your worth, and take educated risks.

For over 30 years, we’ve mentored youth, equipping them with the confidence and skills to turn ideas into real, purposeful businesses or advance their careers. When Raf and I decided it was time to create this teen accelerator model, tam.™, we knew our mission wasn’t just about teaching them how to turn an idea into a business by creating value offerings—it was about fostering self-reliance and showing young people how to build, adapt, and thrive in any situation. Currently, we continue to mentor high school students in our local community, and small business owners across the country.

Success isn’t just about building businesses—it’s about creating lasting value, aligning our work with God’s principles, and stewarding our gifts wisely. That’s why, for the past decade, we’ve invested our time and resources into ventures that empower others.

About Us, Our Companies
& Brand Products

Today, we lead Eduweby, an edtech platform designed to help schools streamline enrollment and daily operations through automation, making administration more efficient and effective. We also run Brandmerce, a digital transformation agency equipping businesses—both large and small—with AI and emerging technology to stay ahead. 

School Operating System for Co-ops. An EdTech SaaS company.

Transformation Agency helping businesses stay ahead with AI & new technology.

Legacy Branding Platform for student athletes to track and manage their progress. A sportstech SaaS company.

We are trusted by global brands and local small
businesses in our communities.

We are Pioneering Startup Success for Teens

At tam.™, we help you turn your ideas into real businesses by teaching you important skills like problem-solving, technology, and business basics. You’ll learn how to use new technology and AI to make your business stronger and ready for the future. With the right tools and knowledge, you’ll be able to launch a  business whenever you’re ready!

Tangible Benefits

Professional Website

Get hands-on experience building a professional website tailored to your business. Learn how to design, structure, and optimize your site to attract customers and keep everything running smoothly.

AI & Automation Training

Get real practice using AI and new technology to help run your business better and faster, from automating tasks to improving how you connect with customers.   

             

Business & Sales Strategies

Learn how to test your ideas to see if they will work, (pivot) change direction if needed, and set up systems that help you automatically sell your product.                        

Branding Toolkit

Learn to create custom logos and branding assets to establish a strong brand identity– you’ll learn how to create a real brand kit.

Pitch Materials

Learn to create a complete presentation that shows your business idea and helps you get support and funding, if you ever needed to go this route.

Portfolio Case Study

Use your accelerator project as a standout case study for your college or personal portfolio.

Knowledge & Skill Sets

Entrepreneurial Fundamentals

Turn your ideas into businesses by spotting opportunities, planning, managing, and applying what you’ve learned—while staying focused, resourceful, and solving problems to create value.

Branding & Digital Presence

Learn the fundamentals of branding, including storytelling, design, and identity, while mastering the basics of building a professional website that aligns with your business or product idea.

AI & Technology Integration

Learn how to use AI and the latest tech to make your business work smarter, faster, and better. By adding these tools to your idea, you can solve problems more easily, grow faster, and stay ahead of the competition.

Sales, Marketing & Strategy

Learn clear strategies to find customers, make money, and grow your business by improving sales, marketing, and customer relationships.

Mentorship & Leadership

Learn important communication skills, solving problems, and leading a team, with help from experienced mentors.

Financial Model & Operations

Learn how to set up your business to make money and decide how much to charge, how to be resourceful and how to run a “lean” business.

7-Week Teen
Business Accelerator

This accelerator blends in-person learning with remote coaching and mentorship, ensuring participants receive hands-on support while applying lessons in real-time.

Week 1: Coming Up with Ideas & Testing Them

Key Takeaways

  • Think of business ideas and check if people would actually want them.
  • Do some research to make sure your idea will work.
  • Use real examples to learn how to solve problems.

Tangible Benefits

Learn how to come up with business ideas people will actually want.
Test your ideas to see if they can be successful.
Solve Problems Like an Entrepreneur – Learn from real examples and fix problems before they happen.

Week 2: Creating Your Brand & Online Presence

Key Takeaways

  • Decide what your brand is all about and how to tell your story.
  • Learn how to design a logo, pick colors, and write messages that fit your brand.
  • Set up your brand online with things like logos and social media.

Tangible Benefits

Make Your Business Stand Out – Pick a name, message, and style that fit your business.
Design a Logo & Colors – Create a look that people will remember.
Set Up Your Business Online – Learn how to use social media and other online tools to get noticed.

Week 3: Creative Direction, Building a Website, Customer Journey & Automating Tasks

Key Takeaways

  • Build a website for your business that works well.
  • Learn how to make your website easy to use and keep customers interested.
  • Use tools that can help you do tasks automatically, like answering questions or tracking sales.

Tangible Benefits
Build Your Own Website – Create a professional site that works for your business.
Make It Easy to Use – Design your website so people enjoy visiting it.
Save Time with Smart Tools – Learn how to use technology to answer questions and track sales automatically.

Week 4: Using AI & New Tech in Your Business

Key Takeaways

  • Discover how AI and other new technologies can help your business.
  • Learn to use chatbots, automations, and tools to help you track how things are going.
  • Plan how to use new tech to improve your business.

Tangible Benefits
Use AI to Help Your Business – Discover how smart tools can do work for you.
Automate Your Business – Learn how to set up systems that help you run things easily.
Stay Ahead with New Technology – Find out what tools can help your business grow faster.

Week 5: Marketing & Getting Customers

Key Takeaways

  • Learn ways to market your business and get people to care about it.
  • Create systems that automatically help you sell products or services.
  • Understand ways to make your business grow by reaching more customers.

Tangible Benefits
Get People Interested in Your Business – Learn how to make people excited about what you offer.
Make Selling Easier – Set up systems that help you sell products or services automatically.
Grow Your Business – Figure out ways to get more customers and make more money.

Week 6: Strategy, Plans & Money Basics

Key Takeaways

  • Learn how to set up your business to make money and decide how much to charge.
  • Understand the basics of money and how to keep track of your business’s cash flow.
  • Learn how to change your business if you need to based on what people want.

Tangible Benefits

Know How to Make a Profit – Understand how to set prices so your business makes money.

Smart Money Management – Learn how to track income and expenses to keep your business financially healthy.

Stay Flexible and Adapt – Learn how to adjust your business when customer needs change, so you can keep growing and succeed.

Confidence in Making Business Decisions – Gain the skills to make smart financial choices that help your business grow.

Week 7: Leadership & Launching Your Business

Key Takeaways

  • Develop leadership skills to make decisions and lead your business.
  • Make sure everything is working smoothly by using automation and AI tools.
  • Plan how to launch your business and make sure it lasts.

Tangible Benefits
Be a Confident Leader – Learn how to make good decisions and take charge.
Make Sure Everything Runs Smoothly – Use tools to keep your business organized.
Get Ready to Launch – Create a plan to start and grow your business successfully.

The Breakdown

Each week will focus on a core discipline, equipping students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience needed to build, launch, and grow a business.

By the end of the 7 weeks, you’ll have a complete a professional website, a portfolio to showcase your work, and the confidence to boldly take ‘educated’ risks as an entrepreneur—because you made the decision to learn the basic business fundamentals and gained high-level skills, knowing how to apply them at any given time.

7 WEEK ACCELERATOR STRUCTURE

This hybrid program blends in-person, remote, and guided mentorship to ensure a hands-on, immersive learning experience. Participants must dedicate time outside of sessions for practice and application to maximize their success.

Weekly Structure:

  • 2-Hour In-Person Session – Core learning & interactive workshops (Location provided upon signup for participant privacy & safety).
  • 2-Hour Remote Office Hours – Group coaching & guided application.
  • 1-on-1 Mentorship – Dedicated support to refine ideas and strategies.

Access to Expert Panel – Specialized guidance from industry professionals with tam.

Participants are expected to:

  • Complete hands-on activities and assignments.

  • Apply concepts to their real business projects.

  • Be proactive in seeking guidance during mentorship and office hours.

The more effort students invest, the greater their results. You get out what you put in.

No amount of
funding can make a bad idea succeed

This is why being educated and equipped with the right tools, skills, and knowledge, you can build, launch, and grow a business that solves real problems and feel proud of your contribution. It’s time to “understand the assignment” – it’s not just a preparation for a career, but a path to your true calling and becoming self reliant.

12-Week Teen Business Accelerator

This accelerator blends in-person learning with remote coaching and mentorship, ensuring participants receive hands-on support while applying lessons in real-time.

Week 1-2: Ideation & Validation

Key Takeaways

  • Identify real problems & opportunities.
  • Validate ideas with research & testing.
  • Develop a unique value proposition.

Tangible Benefits
> Personalized business idea refinement
> Market research framework
> Customer validation blueprint

Week 3-4: Branding, Messaging & Digital Presence

Key Takeaways

  • Create a compelling brand identity & story.
  • Learn branding psychology (logos, colors, messaging).
  • Establish a strong online presence.

Tangible Benefits
> Custom logo & branding kit
> Social media starter guide
> Brand messaging framework

Week 5-6: Design, Website Development: Customer Journey & Business Automation

Key Takeaways

  • Build a fully functional website.
  • Learn UX/UI principles for an optimized user experience.
  • Implement automation to streamline operations & sales.

Tangible Benefits
> Business website ready to launch
> Automated workflows for efficiency
> E-commerce setup (if applicable)

Week 7-8: AI & Emerging Technology Mastery

Key Takeaways

  • Use AI tools to optimize business functions.
  • Automate marketing, analytics & customer engagement.
  • Explore emerging tech for competitive advantage.

Tangible Benefits
> AI-powered business tools setup
> Chatbot integration guide
> Analytics dashboard implementation

Week 9-10: Financial Models & Revenue Strategies

Key Takeaways

  • Build a simple, effective financial model.
  • Learn pricing, cash flow & profitability strategies.
  • Develop multiple revenue streams for sustainability.

Tangible Benefits
> Custom financial model
> Pricing strategy framework
> Revenue diversification plan

Week 11: Business & Sales Strategies

Key Takeaways

  • Master sales & customer acquisition techniques.
  • Build relationships for long-term success.
  • Create a high-converting sales funnel.

Tangible Benefits
> Personalized sales script
> Customer retention strategies
> Sales funnel blueprint

Week 12: Execution, Leadership & Scaling

Key Takeaways:

  • Develop leadership skills for long-term success.
  • Learn scaling strategies & business automation.
  • Finalize your launch plan & take your business live.

Tangible Benefits:
> Business launch playbook
> Personalized execution roadmap
> Ongoing mentorship & expert network access

Additional Support

> 1-on-1 Coaching: Weekly mentor check-ins for personalized guidance.
> Remote Office Hours: 2-hour weekly Q&A & troubleshooting session.
> Expert Panel: Access to professionals in business, marketing, finance & tech, when deemed necessary as per recommendation of tam.™ mentors/coaches.
> Community Support: A network of like-minded teen entrepreneurs  (upon availability as the model grows) and mentors moderated by tam.™.

By the end of 12 weeks, you’ll have a fully operational business, a strong digital presence, a working financial model, and a growth plan—all built on a foundation of wisdom, discipline, and integrity.

12 WEEK ACCELERATOR STRUCTURE

This hybrid program blends in-person, remote, and guided mentorship to ensure a hands-on, immersive learning experience. Participants must dedicate time outside of sessions for practice and application to maximize their success.

Weekly Structure:

  • 2-Hour Weekly In-Person Session – Core learning & interactive workshops (Location provided upon signup for participant privacy & safety).
  • 2-Hour Remote Office Hours – Variety of 1-to-1 and Group coaching & guided application.
  • 1-on-1 Mentorship – Dedicated support to refine ideas and strategies.

Access to Expert Panel – Specialized guidance from industry professionals with tam.™ and other industry leaders associated with tam.™ and its’ founders.

Participants are expected to:

  • Complete hands-on activities and assignments.

  • Apply concepts to their real business projects.

  • Be proactive in seeking guidance during mentorship and office hours.

The more effort students invest, the greater their results. You get out what you put in.

Accelerator Levels

Choose the level of mastery that best align with you. Prices subject to change. This is a full commitment. Participants under the age of 18 will require a parent to sign the digital Parent Authorization Form before proceeding to payment. Please view Refund Policy 

Accelerator 1

Ideal for those that want to build a professional fully functional website with the latest AI practices. 12 spots per batch.

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/ Paid In Full

Includes

  • 1 discipline course (Website with automation & latest AI practices)

  • 5 Days

  • Hybrid

  • 4 Hours In-Person

  • 6 Office Hours (Mentor-Led Group Sessions Remote)

  • Tangible Key Takeaway: Website + Automation with AI practices

  • Cost for website url, hosting, and any integrated tools are a separate cost and is the responsibility of the participant.

Accelerator 2

For the intentional learner with plans to gain high level skills. 12 spots per batch. 

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/ Paid In Full

Includes

  • 7 Sessions

  • 7 Weeks

  • Hybrid

  • 4 Hours/Wk in Person

  • 1-to-1 Mentor Coaching

  • Expert Guests Speakers

  • Integrated tools

  • Professional Level Website

  • Personalized Portfolio, Case Study

  • Pitch Materials

  • Mentor-Mentee Community Alumni Platform Contributor

  • Cost for website url, hosting, and any integrated tools are a separate cost and is the responsibility of the participant.

Master Accelerator

Ideal for participants that want to go “all in” with a dedicated, decided- mindset.  Interview Process Selection.

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Includes

  • 12 Weeks - Professional Level Coaching

  • 7 Modules

  • 1-to-1 Mentorship & Business Coaching

  • Hybrid

  • 4 Hours/Wk in Person

  • Expert Guests Speakers

  • Access to our Business Network for Business Introductions and Insights

  • Integrated tools

  • Professional Level Website

  • Personalized Portfolio, Case Study

  • Pitch Materials

  • Experiential Field Training (upon availability)

  • Mentor-Mentee Community Alumni Platform Contributor

  • Ideation to Execution Master Model will require a remote 1-to-1 (with a parent present) interview to conduct an evaluation assessment. This a 1-to-1 mentor-mentee engagement.

  • Cost for website url, hosting, and any integrated tech tools and tangible cost(s)– associated with experiential– are a separate cost and is the responsibility of the participant.

Participant Requirements

Participant Requirements

To ensure full participation and successful completion of the tam.™ 7-Week Accelerator, all participants must:

  • Provide Their Own Laptop – A personal laptop is required for coursework, business development, and project execution.
  • Have Reliable Internet Access – Participants must have access to a stable internet connection at home or a suitable location to complete instructional projects.
  • Be Prepared to Engage – Success in this program depends on active participation, completing assignments, and applying learned concepts to real business projects.

Failure to meet these requirements may limit the participant’s ability to fully benefit from the accelerator.

More than 1 in 3
young people
grow up without
a mentor.

while adults who were mentored as youth report long-lasting impact

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Pivot Through the Challenges

The economy is shifting fast. Traditional education isn't enough.

Your teen deserves real-world skills and financial independence. But where do they start? Join our Info Session to learn more.