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.
Megan Schelling
The best investment: bet on yourself. I’ve been modeling for about four years and looking back on how I got into this industry, I would say the best thing I did was believe in myself. People will always try to put you down. That’s just a fact of life. You have to be willing to look beyond the opinions of the haters and try it for yourself. Read more>>
Itstheehoneyy
The best investment I ever made, was in myself. I was always trying to “start” something when I was a kid. From cheer camps, to art classes, to groups. I’ve always thought about making money from a young age, and the best ways to do so. I’ve been composing music for years now, however making money off it never crossed my mind until I graduated high school. Read more>>
Parker Kay
Having mentors. Read more>>
Alex Goettel
The best investment I ever made was getting a day job. I think that might sound like a swear word to a lot of creatives. I was definitely someone who announced to anyone who would listen that I could “never have a full time job.” Read more>>
Anthony Bushee
Carolina Jax, then operating under a different name, started off as the smallest food truck in Jacksonville. Built on a single axle 6×12 enclosed trailer, it was half the size of a traditional truck and a third the size of some large trailers. When we started doing bigger events I had the challenge of being able to stand out and not get dwarfed by some of these larger rigs. Read more>>
Kayla Rose
The most valuable investment you can make is personal and professional development. Investing in yourself you can never go wrong. It will only make you stronger and… at the end of the day, all you got is yourself. Investing in yourself can mean many different things. Going to classes, buying organic food, staying active, drinking tea, and putting a face mask on, the little things in life matter because they all lead to the bigger picture. Read more>>
DEF davyne & King Delane
(King Delane) Any investment is risky, so I’m not sure what our worst investment is. But I know our best investment was ourselves. Read more>>
Kate Mayer
I have spent literally 10’s of thousands of pounds in self development and learning, most of which has been valuable and helped me along my path. The worst investment I’ve ever made, however, was in the most expensive program, which I assumed must be good at that price. Read more>>
Ashton Blake
The best investment one could make is on themselves. No one is going to help or improve you better than you can improve yourself. For anyone reading this a good investment is always bettering yourself. Keep an open mind, realize you don’t know it all and grow with any situation. Read more>>