There is so much to learn from investments that went really well as well as those that went really poorly and so we asked some of the wisest creatives and entrepreneurs in the community to tell us the stories of their best and worst investments.

Charmaine Rogers

Establishing my own business has been one of my most rewarding investments, albeit with initial challenges. In the early stages, I recall the struggle of attracting clients, prompting collaborative brainstorming sessions with a fellow entrepreneur Read more>>

Will Cuming

Your investment of both time and money in building a creative career is significant. In an industry of what are essentially small business owners, there are many challenges around how best to run that, stay inspired and creative, and find mentors with the right strategic experience and advice to help you thrive. Read more>>

Alexandra Rabassa

As a business owner, the best investment I ever made was in myself! Talent and gifting can only take you so far. I’ve been an artist at heart since I was child. Read more>>

Charlie Bruber

Lessons and time invested with people I look up to in our music community. First and foremost, the music lessons I’ve had in my life and the mentorship that comes with it is most important for me. Read more>>

Kentaro Saito

I do music related jobs, including performance, composing, recording, and teaching, for money. So, if I spend buying an expensive instrument and did not make as much or, spending too much for the recording and did not get as much return, they would be considered a bad investment. Read more>>

Caitlyn Mendoza

Investing in multiple open arches has proven to be one of the wisest decisions for Cady Creates. Their versatility has allowed me to utilize them on numerous occasions, swiftly recouping their initial cost. Read more>>

Josh Montoya

I love this question because it’s pretty loaded. The best investment I ever made was in myself. After working for others for years I finally decided to take a chance on me. Read more>>

Emiel Barbosa

My first real estate investment was a pivotal moment in my life. At 23, I was working long hours in an accounting job, feeling trapped and unhappy. There was no way that this would be my life for the next 40 years I thought. Read more>>

Allison Russo-Alesi

The best investment I have made has been the one I made in myself and in my craft. In two thousand fifteen I picked up a camera with the intention of creating something. Read more>>

Kaitlynn Putnam

One of the most rewarding decisions I made for my business early on was to style and execute unique styled shoots that I personally wanted to experiment with. Read more>>

Mark Johnson Jr.

The best single purchase I made was my Kaotica Eyeball. It’s an isolator/pop-filter for your microphone. Really helpful for home recording or while on the go and honestly super impactful on how I record music. Read more>>