Earning that first dollar is incredibly special and a moment many never forget. We asked some very talented creatives from the community to tell us the story of the first dollar they earned from their creative works.

Brett Phillips

I think the first revenue that I earned as a musician was through teaching guitar at the age of 15. I started teaching out of my parents house in the 10th grade, charging $40 a month, or $10 a lesson. Read more>>

Caigea Milfort

Sooo I started doing my own nails and got a job as a budtender at a local dispensary. I like to do my own nails because it protects my nails and it doesn’t hurt like acrylic, Read more>>

Lucia Kang

It was a beautiful sunny day when I walked into the small wedding chapel in my hometown at just 17 years old. I had always been passionate about photography, and I had a dream of starting my own wedding photography business. Read more>>

Susan Abbott

The first person to buy a painting from me was my sister. It was of a flower and it went perfectly with a color scheme she had in mind for her new home. Read more>>

Mario Greiner

That’s an amazing question. It brings back beautiful memories! While being in German high school, I participated in a program of the European Union called Comenius programme. Read more>>

Lauren Dufault

Ok, picture this: It’s 10:30 PM on a Friday night at a Chili’s in Fort Myers, Florida. It’s July- so you’re sticking to the leather in the booth and wishing you wore shorts. Read more>> 

Sasha Graham

As the podcast market has been more and more saturated, the ability to make it financially as a podcaster has become increasingly difficult. Read more>>

Jessie Vassie

The first time Ive gotten revenue for my music I was 14 years of age! It was easy and made me want o keep pushing in persuing. Read more>>