Support Chase The Moment to Empower Creators
My name is Chase Roberts, & I have devoted my life to solving a problem that is well-known but often overlooked:
Most Artists/Creators are unable to transform their ideas into a steady source of income because they lack the necessary skills, experience, & connections to operate a successful business on their own.
Thus, I created Chase The Moment in order to document my entrepreneurial journey & simplify the business life cycle for talented people with little to no experience navigating the increasingly complex world of commerce.
With that being said, the overall mission for Chase The Moment is quite simple:
We connect creators, artists, & entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed in business and in life!
Milestone #1: 2014 - 2018
This journey first began for me when I received a camera as a graduation gift, and quickly taught myself how to use the manual settings in order to have more creative freedom over the final product.
In the early days of Chase The Moment, I used freelance photography to earn extra money during school, but I passionately enjoyed exploring and taking photos of the color/patterns in nature every chance I got.
After a few years, I had a sizable portfolio of beautiful photography from all around the world.
Once the pressure of weddings and events began to wear on me, I started seeking out other opportunities to display my work in the public eye, and hopefully find a way to support myself in the process.
Milestone #2: 2018
So, I applied to various art festivals across the southeastern US in an effort to sell my own canvas prints.
While I made enough to break even at these events, the real value came from meeting others in the process.
It was the experience of mingling with other talented creators, hearing their pain, and receiving feedback on my artwork from total strangers that inspired me to embark on this mission that I believe to be my life's purpose.
My realization was that, although everyone is creative in their own unique way, very few people understand how to turn this creativity into a source of income that covers their expenses and promotes financial freedom.
Once I began searching for a solution to this problem, and realized there was none, I tried to visualize exactly how and when I could make this concept a reality by catering to my specific target market.
The biggest issue I noticed is that artists were only selling products & services they had created, rather than considering the customers perspective and how the customer's needs relate to their business model.
However, I still didn't have all of the answers yet, and I needed a way to support myself in the meantime.
Milestone #3: 2019
So, using my photos that were previously sold on canvas prints, I began making clothes such as yoga pants and t-shirts as a way to show that ANY design can be printed on ANY material that the customer prefers.
It was this major shift in perspective that allowed me to participate as a designer in numerous LA fashion shows using my photography combined with print-on-demand to create designs that were truly unique.
Then, while searching for a business consultant who could help me scale the fashion side of Chase The Moment, I came across my mentor & friend Gregg Kell at Profit Growth Builders in Lake Arrowhead California.
Milestone #4: 2019
In a three-hour meeting, I explained my overall vision for Chase The Moment, and explained that the fashion shows were just a way for me to connect with my target market & gain more exposure for the brand.
Gregg brought to my attention that I sounded more like a business coach than a fashion designer, and I agreed.
Thankfully, I received an offer to join Profit Growth Builders as a business success partner in order to learn more about the process of consulting and get real world experience working with clients directly.
The knowledge that I learned working with Profit Growth Builders accelerated my growth to a degree that I never believed to be possible. Not only was I exposed to the world of consulting, but I was also surrounded by influential people who were extremely successful in this industry.
This really provided the confidence to believe that I wanted to do was possible. Now I just had to figure things out & put it together in a way that anyone could follow, regardless of their business experience.
Milestone #5: 2020
At Profit Growth Builders, I had to shift my attention to existing small businesses for a while, but I always held a place in my heart for startups, because I intimately understood the challenges they were facing.
The most important thing I learned during this time was the wealth of innovative solutions and software that were being underutilized by the businesses that desperately needed them most.
Using these newfound resources and knowledge, I began filling in the blanks on the flowchart for Chase The Moment, based on my personal experience and the experience I had gained from others.
After a few months of working with Gregg, I realized I had everything I needed, but the work was JUST beginning.
Milestone #6: 2021
Over many years of trial and error, mental illness, & almost a dozen close family deaths, I was finally able to conceptualize what I had in my mind and put all of this into a dynamic model that can be easily scaled.
The experience I had from working in numerous roles in different industries had finally materialized.
Essentially, Chase The Moment was created out of personal necessity, because it's what I wish I had access to when I began my business journey shortly after high-school in 2013.
Milestone #7: 2021+
Chase The Moment is seeking to raise $50K+ in order to support growth, attend upcoming marketing events, and increase brand awareness online. For more information on finances, you will find a breakdown below. If you have made it this far, please consider contributing to this GoFundMe, or purchasing some of the unique products on our website.
Up to this point, I have paid for everything out of pocket, and have relied on the tremendous support from my family to overcome various obstacles along the way. To have your support as I take this next step to improve the lives of others would mean the world to me. Any contributions or shares will be very much appreciated.
I am 100% confident in what I have put together, and I am fully prepared to share it with the world.
Here's how Chase The Moment will make money, since it is technically a free service to the client:
Considering there are inevitable costs involved when starting a business, rather than charging the client directly, we will guide them through each step in the flowchart, & either connect them with an outsource partner in exchange for a referral fee, or receive commission from providers on the movement of any funds by the client.
For this reason, I have created partnerships with other businesses, & obtained an AZ life + health insurance license to serve clients of Chase The Moment as a financial consultant as well as a creative strategy consultant.
Eventually, when someone joins Chase The Moment, we will figure out if they are a creator, innovator, connector, or builder, and pair them with the appropriate team of counterparts to support long-term growth.
The measure of success for Chase The Moment will be to progress clients all the way through the flowchart & once complete, refer the new business to a long-term marketing service to sustain their future development.
Here is how the funds will be allocated to grow Chase The Moment:
Digital Marketing Expenses: $11,340/year
Web Hosting: $1800
LinkedIn Sales Navigator: $960
Zoom Account: $150
Social Media Outreach: $8430
Physical Marketing Expenses: $21,000/year
Fashion Shows: $6000
Design Services: $7500
Merch & Media: $3500
Travel/Airfare: $4000
Overhead Expenses: $17,660/year
Rent: $8160
Utilities: $3000
Food: $6500
$11,340 + $21,000 + $17,660 = $50,000 Total Yearly Expenses