11-year-old selling lemonade is probably more successful than you
 

11-year-old selling lemonade is probably more successful than you
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Forget neighborhood lemonade stands. Mikaila Ulmer, 11, is taking her beverage business to the next level

The Texas girl, who stole hearts on ABC's Shark Tank and secured a $60,000 investment from the show, just signed a deal to distribute her BeeSweet brand of lemonade to 55 Whole Foods stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana

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The young entrepreneur uses the mint, flaxseed and honey lemonade recipe she inherited from her great-grandmother, and gives a portion of her products to foundations that rescue bees.

Ulmer thought up the idea for BeeSweet when she was 4. After being stung twice, she wanted to k**w more about the honey makers and discovered the vital role they play in the ecosystem. Read more...

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