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.

Jesse Thompson

For artists deeply devoted to their craft, self-investment is a cornerstone for growth and prosperity. This pivotal step manifests in various forms, leading to a profound understanding of one’s purpose and an elevation of self-worth. Read more>>

Annie Schiffmann

In 2021 I had a problem. The numbers just weren’t adding up. I was working as much as I could, but my income just wasn’t where I wanted it to be. Every day I would meet with clients and felt like I had a nice amount of leads coming in. But I just couldn’t hit my revenue goals. Read more>>

Richard Musya

My best investment by far has been my camera. I bought a Sony A7iii back in 2020 and it opened many doors for me. Read more>>

Jonas Vece

The best investment I ever made was every dollar and ounce of energy ever spent on music. Especially when I got more and more into production I realized that my soul only feels at ease when I’m playing or producing. Read more>>