13-Year-Old Becomes Millionaire, Creates Lollipops That Are Good For Kids' Teeth

Mar 28, 2019 by apost team

Alina Morse isn't your typical 13-year-old. She doesn't spend her time running around with friends, obsessing over fads, or spending time thinking about boys. She has much better things to focus on.

She started a candy business when she was only seven. This was due to a problem she was being faced with and she found quite a creative solution.

Zollipops was the answer! In 2018, Alina's business was expected to bring in an astounding $2 million. That's way more than the minimum wage income that most teens make.

The story begins when Alina visited the bank along with her father. The teller asked Alina if she wanted a lollipop. She really wanted to eat one but her parents had always told her about how there are large amounts of sugar in the candy and how it's bad for teeth.

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She pondered about it and talked with her dad. She thought that she could come up with a way to make a lollipop that's good for teeth. That's how the Zollipop was invented.

Alina and her father were on a mission to create this invention. 2014 was the year when the Zollipops were brought to market. They are all natural, smart, and vegan. Plus you can't beat the fact that they are still tasty. Alina acquired a nickname of the "Lollipop Girl".

The name Zollipop was born when Lola, Alina's little sister, was trying to say one of the ingredients found in the candy. Alina wanted something unique and when Lola came out with "Zollipops" she knew that was it.

A lot of children wouldn't have pursued creating the candy. They would've just pouted at being told no. That's where Alina is different and her father is very proud of her for it.

Tom, her father, recalls how she wouldn't let it go. She kept reminding him about it, a lot. This is when he decided to do what any good parent would. He started to research.

It took two years to complete research, testing, and revisions. That is a very long time for someone who is seven. The startup cost for this product was a little less thank 8k. In the long run, that's just a drop in the bucket considering what the candy brings in now.

Candy has such a bad rap for rotting teeth and causing extra energy in children. The great thing about the Zollipops is that they don't contain sugar. They are made from sugar substitutes that don't contribute to tooth decay.

Alina, who has her own set of allergies and sensitivities, tested out the candy. She knew without a doubt they were going to be a hit.

Her success is as sweet as candy. She has expanded to others candies as well. Zollipops, Zollidrops, and Zaffi Taffy can be found at many large retailers.

Check out the video for a look into Alina's story. Would you let your child try out these Zollipops? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.