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.
Renee Dominguez
The best investment was hiring a coach I had on my wish list to work with. Didn’t think it would ever be possible but also knew that I could make it happen. This person is a world renowned motivational speaker who sparks emotions and transformations with every word she speaks. Read more>>
Renee Bowen
Looking back on my journey as a business owner, the standout investment – the kind that really flips the script – has been plunging into high-level coaching and education. It’s a tale of transformation, really, from a newbie photographer (and later, coach) to a thriving creative entrepreneur. Read more>>
Lisa Jordan
A truck mounted hot water extraction system. Not only is it a time saver, it is useful in so many aspects of our business. We started with a used one, that had to be rebuilt. After a couple of years, we bought a new one and haven’t looked back. Read more>>
Jason Hardin
My journey as an entrepreneur has been filled with various investments, both successful and challenging. Reflecting on my experiences, one of the most significant investments that stands out was my decision to create the “LIFE OF A BOSS The Podcast”. Read more>>
Mark Himley
The worst investment I’ve ever made, without question, is my college degree. Like many kids in America I grew up with little to no financial literacy whatsoever. We were really never taught anything about money in the public school system. Read more>>
Ashton Gilbert
When UnBoxed first began, my support system drove their personal small SUV. That lasted all of two months before moving to a very old converted passenger van. The 2023 goal was to invest in a large commercial cargo van. With a lot of hard work, and a couple of grants, the month of my two year anniversary, I was able to invest in a larger cargo van. Read more>>
Jonah McLean
The best investment I’ve made as an artist (music) was to learn digital marketing skills for my music business! For years, I toiled as a musician, artist, and freelance producer in Los Angeles, CA looking to ‘make it big’. Everything felt so gate-kept and inaccessible without having the right connections or – seemingly – luck. Read more>>
Jhonny Delgado
Early in my business journey, I made a pivotal mistake that proved to be both the best and worst investment I’ve undertaken. Initially limited to accepting cash payments at markets, I soon realized the significant missed opportunities and lost sales due to this constraint. Read more>>