Your teen has ideas, energy, and zero financial risk. Give them the skills and mentorship to start a business — and the confidence that only comes from doing it.
You want your teen to become a capable adult who has direction. But traditional education isn't giving them the skills to stay ahead in a world where technology is replacing entire careers.
Teen Business Academy prepares your teen for the world they're growing into — by having them build something real, with mentors who have done it themselves.
Meet the team
Teens find out what they're genuinely good at by doing the work, not by taking a quiz.
Every business starts with what your teen actually cares about.
The average entrepreneur fails 4-5 times before success. Better to do that at 15 than 35.
Pricing, pitching, budgeting and marketing — skills that transfer to any career.
Students build, sell and present. Nobody sits through 180 hours of lecture.
Taught by entrepreneurs who've built 100+ businesses between them.
Every student moves through the same six pillars while building their own company alongside classmates.
Market research, branding, testing and launching a real product.
Goals, timelines, accountability and working inside a team.
Pricing, profit margins, cash flow and budgeting that actually balances.
AI as a tool, websites, software and digital workflows.
Branding, content, social media and ethical marketing.
Pitching, networking and closing with confidence.
Switch between in-person and live online any week — no paperwork required.
Tuesdays
Our main campus and the original Teen Business Academy classroom. Block A and Block B run every Tuesday during the school year.
9 spots left In-personWednesdays
Serving the south metro and surrounding homeschool communities with the same Six Pillars curriculum and field trips.
14 spots left In-personThursdays
Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley families meet every Thursday for hands-on business building.
6 spots left Live digitalMon–Thu
Live online classes over Zoom with rotating Block A and Block B for grades 5-8 and 9-12. Recordings posted by Friday, plus Friday office hours by sign-up.
22 spots leftReal words from Colorado homeschool parents whose teens have been through the program.
"Finally, a curriculum that blends seamlessly with homeschooling schedules and values while equipping teens for real world success!"
"As a mother of four teenagers, I truly appreciate how the Teen Business Academy provides a comprehensive education on starting and growing a business. It's more than just business skills; these are essential life lessons that all teens should learn, whether or not they choose to start their own businesses."
"We really appreciate the Teen Business Academy's dedication to our daughter's educational experience. It is rare to find a homeschool program that excels at integrating multiple content areas alongside real-world application in a way that makes learning fun, relevant, and well managed at the same time."
"TBA provided Marcus with a unique opportunity to develop his leadership and teamwork skills in a supportive environment. He shared with me how he stepped up to act as the CEO during a fast-paced challenge, leading his classmates to brainstorm and pitch their 'snake hats' concept. As a parent, it's been incredible to see him grow and embrace challenges with enthusiasm."
"My kiddo has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. We were new to homeschooling and looking for enrichment programs when we came across TBA. It's been awesome for him to learn real world skills to apply to his many great ideas while building relationships with similar minded peers."
"Our son has LOVED doing the online classes, going on the field trips and building a business using all the things he is learning. TBA has really helped him to take what he is learning and apply it to real life, what a life skill!!"
Chris was born an entrepreneur. At 8, he was buying seeds at Shopko and reselling them to neighbors. By 12, he figured out he could mow lawns for $6 and pay other kids $3 to do the work. He never stopped. Over the next 50 years, Chris started, invested in, or mentored over 100 businesses — the biggest being Glazier Clinics, the largest football clinic provider in the country, training over 60,000 coaches each year.
"Not a day goes by when I don't apply one of the business principles I learned from Chris. It's grown into a seven-figure business and a lot of that success I owe to Chris Coughlin."
"Chris has a brilliant mind for business and is able to see what others can't see. Whenever I need a fresh idea or out of the box thinking, I go to Chris!"
"I first met Chris almost 20 years ago. I love the idea of Chris combining his passion for coaching, impacting the next generation and entrepreneurship."
Free for eligible Colorado homeschool families. It takes about 60 seconds to hold your teen's spot — no payment details, no commitment.
