Risk is a topic that comes up a lot in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives, but a related topic is investments.  Investments come in many forms – investing your time, money, heart and soul, etc. So, with that broad definition of investment in mind, we asked rising stars in the community to tell us the stories of the best or worst investments they’ve made.

Michael Vitovich

Investments are tough when funds are limited. I always think of the saying the time is money. As a business owner you need to think of terms of time spent and momentum generated. Always invest in yourself, know any job well enough so you know how to get the job done and how to improve upon the job you’re doing. With my life and my brand of who I am my life is about balance. When I make an income performing autopsies or consulting I make sure that I have the items to do the work safely and to the best of my ability, items for people to know more about me and my business and research for travel, Knowledge and progress. Read more>>

Destiny Kyles-Jones

As a business owner, the worst investment I made was purchasing my second home. I knew as a new business owner it was important not to accumulate any additional major debt. I needed to stick to my business plan and invest more into my business. Which would essentially make me more profitable in the future. I absolutely love my home, but I wasn’t being prudent in my finances. Making that decision decreased what I could’ve invested in my agency which took me about two years to recover and market like I should have done in 2018. Read more>>