14-Year-Old Entrepreneur from the CDA Area Making Waves in the ATM Industry

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Jan. 22, 2025 - PRLog -- CDA Area, [Date] – Chris Banks, a 14-year-old CEO from the Kootenai/CDA area, is shaking up the entrepreneurial world with his unique approach to the ATM business. As the owner of CJ Photography and the founder of a new ATM company, Chris is demonstrating that age is no barrier when it comes to pursuing business dreams.

At just 13, Chris launched his first business—a YouTube thumbnail service. While that venture didn't succeed, it didn't deter him. Instead, it pushed him to explore other business ideas, each one teaching him valuable lessons. Through trial and error, Chris found a passion for photography, which led him to start CJ Photography. But, after a year of focusing on profits over creativity, Chris realized that running a business shouldn't take the joy out of doing what you love, so he took a break to reconsider his path.

It was during this break that Chris stumbled upon the world of vending. His curiosity quickly turned to the ATM business, which seemed like the perfect fit for his growing interest in business operations and his desire to be creative. Motivated by this new opportunity, Chris launched his ATM business, even going so far as to form an LLC to formalize his venture.

Chris didn't stop there. He attended Coffee and Concepts at Innovation Collective, where he connected with influential entrepreneurs, including Nick Smoot, the founder of Innovation Collective. Inspired by these interactions, Chris became a member of the group and committed to working on his ATM business every day. He actively seeks funding and networking opportunities, determined to overcome the challenges of launching a startup at such a young age.

Today, Chris is more focused than ever. He's not just trying to build a business; he's building a network, learning from others, and embracing the ups and downs that come with being a young entrepreneur. At 14, he's already creating a lasting impact and demonstrating that with persistence and passion, anything is possible.

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Writer/Editor/Distribution: Yer Press 2025 - No Rights Reserved

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Chris Banks:
chrisb@candykingsid.com
https://linktr.ee/chrisbanks1
https://www.instagram.com/chrisbanks2024/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-banks-ilp343/