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Zeal Beauty

Eriah

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Overland Park

Kansas

United States

SMSD Student Chamber

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Competition Brief

Welcome to the SMSD Student Chamber's Business Showcase! This is an inspiring business competition designed to highlight PK-12 students who run REAL businesses in the Shawnee Mission School District. The top five business owners with the most votes and highest judge ratings will present their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and a vibrant audience on April 30.

Awards at the live April 30 Business Showcase are:

1st Place: $1,100
2nd Place: $600
3rd Place: $300

To learn more or join the Student Chamber, visit www.SMSDChamber.org today!

About

It can be hard to find a lip balm that checks off all the things you're looking for. One that is moisturizing but lasts long.

Problem

It can be hard to find a lip balm that checks off all the things you're looking for. One that is moisturizing but lasts long.

Solution

Zeal Beauty produces all-natural vegan lip balms and gold bracelets. We also have merchandise available for purchase.

Audience | Target Market

Target audience is young women, Gen Z, who find themselves struggling with
self-love and confidence.

Learning Outcomes  |  Community Impact

Zeal Beauty's impact goal is to reach young women who are feeling self-conscious or insecure and show them that it's okay to express and truly love themselves.

Next Steps

I feel like financial help will boost Zeal Beauty a lot, and again, the funds will go to Product promotion
Containers, Labels, Ingredient materials, Merchandise- Hoodies, phone cases, etc.

 Reflection  |  Other Info

I feel like I was really able to get an overview of everything that the business entails.

Resource  |  Support Needs

Product promotion
Containers
Labels
Ingredient materials
Merchandise- Hoodies, phone cases, etc.
Payment fees for products

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Eriah
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7/2/25, 4:19 PM

Great effort on your pitch, Cam! Keep up the excellent work!

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7/2/25, 2:54 PM

You’ve done an excellent job with your FocusFlow pitch! Your ability to clearly articulate the problem and present a well-thought-out solution is impressive. The integration of the Pomodoro Technique with white noise is a smart approach, as it draws on proven methods to address common productivity challenges. Your detailed plan for moving the project forward, including market research, the development of an MVP, and strategic marketing efforts, shows a strong understanding of what it takes to bring an innovative product to market. I also appreciate your awareness of potential challenges, such as market differentiation and scalability, and your consideration of strategies to overcome them. Keep up the great work, and continue refining your strategy as you gather more feedback—your proactive approach is a key strength!

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7/2/25, 12:30 AM

Great effort on your pitch, 'Cam'! Keep up the excellent work!

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7/2/25, 12:27 AM

Great work on your pitch, 'PJHaligheri'! Keep it up!

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7/1/25, 11:25 PM

Fantastic work, Aqil Khan! Keep it up!

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7/1/25, 10:46 PM

Great work on your pitch! Keep up the fantastic effort!

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7/1/25, 10:06 PM

Thank you for submitting your pitch! I can see that you have thoughtfully engaged with the questions, and your affirmative responses show you are confident in your ideas. Keep up the great work, and feel free to expand on your thoughts if you want to provide more details. You're doing a fantastic job, and I'm here to support you as you continue to develop your pitch!

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7/1/25, 9:44 PM

Great job, Aiden Ford! I really loved your pitch!

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7/1/25, 7:25 PM

Wonderful video, Aqil Khan! As someone who loves dogs, I found your pitch incredibly persuasive and thought-provoking about why cats might just be the ultimate pet choice. Fantastic job!

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7/1/25, 7:13 PM

Your perspective is incredibly insightful! Highlighting the calendar as the greatest invention ever demonstrates remarkable depth. You've identified how it plays a crucial role in organizing our daily lives, influencing agricultural cycles, and shaping cultures worldwide. Your appreciation for such a fundamental concept truly reflects your keen awareness of how timekeeping structures our world. Keep up the great work, Evan!

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6/30/25, 7:52 PM

"You're doing an amazing job, Aqil Khan!"

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6/30/25, 10:48 AM

Great Work
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Criteria One:

Idea Clarity & Problem Solving Is the product or service clearly explained? Does it solve a real problem in a meaningful or unique way?

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Customer & Market Fit Are the target customers well defined? Is there an understanding of how to reach them and why they’ll buy?

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Differentiation & Innovation What makes this idea stand out from competitors or the status quo? Is there a clear unique value proposition?

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Team Readiness & Use of Funds Does the team seem prepared to take action? Are proposed uses of funding thoughtful, realistic, and specific?

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Viability & Future Plans Is there a path to launch or scale? Have they made progress (milestones/traction)? Do they have a clear next step?

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Thanks for contributing to the growth of young innovators!

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