There is so much to learn from investments that went really well as well as those that went really poorly and so we asked some of the wisest creatives and entrepreneurs in the community to tell us the stories of their best and worst investments.
Joshua Gardner
The most important investment I made was in myself. I invested my time and money into myself and not into other people’s vision. Building my own knowledge. However the sexiest investment I’ve ever made was in a company called GameStop. Read more>>
Venus Monique
When God told me to do acting, I knew I needed to go where there were opportunities, so I moved to Austin, TX. I started by using Craigslist to find gigs, and as I did more work and met more people in the industry, I eventually found my acting coach. Read more>>
Ben Freeman
At the beginning of the pandemic, I had just recognized that I wanted to devote my creative energies to my music. I thought I would produce some songs with a friend but learned that his attention was elsewhere. Read more>>
Sheila Slick
Last year, I invested in a comprehensive business management software platform that transformed the way I run my business. The platform, Keap, simplified my operations, allowing me to manage my business more efficiently. Read more>>
Israel Angel
Everything started when I bought my first digital camera, the Sony Alpha 7R3. I decided to invest in a high price camera at the beginning of my career because I knew that this camera would help me advance my skills and allow others to understand that I’m taking my photography career seriously. Read more>>
Sarrah Gani
The best investment I’ve made is investing time and resources into mentors and education. I had an idea of what I wanted my images to look like and how I wanted to run a full time studio, but trial and error were taking a very long time and not achieving the results I wanted. Read more>>
Jenn Prochaska
It was a cold and rainy morning. I stood there shivering with my daughter as we waited for the school bus to arrive. When it did, I watched her climb aboard and stood there waiting for her to wave once she sat down. Read more>>
Johnnaisha Dewberry-Wheaton
In the ever-evolving landscape of the beauty and wellness industry, finding innovative ways to stand out is crucial. One of the best investments I made in my natural hair and scalp business was not just about products or services but a bold move that elevated my brand presence: Read more>>
Ryan Bear
My best investment would definitely be when I purchased my 12.5 inch iPad Pro back in 2017. Back in 2016 I really got heavily into digital art. I originally did all my illustration work traditionally: Read more>>
Brianna Green
As a wooden toy maker, I adhere to numerous safety regulations to ensure children’s safety. Learning and mastering these rules can be time-consuming. Read more>>
Sheri Kelsey
Quitting a six-figure corporate job and taking a self-proclaimed ‘adult time-out’ for a year was the biggest risk and the biggest investment in myself I’ve ever made. Read more>>