Isac Marginean

Agency Owner

10 years ago, Isac was just a kid trying to find his place in the world. Overweight, insecure, and shy, he often felt out of place. Growing up in a mixed Swedish-Romanian household, he watched his father, an uneducated immigrant, work tirelessly to provide for the family.
 
Money was always tight, and from a young age, Isac understood that if he wanted a different life, he would have to create it himself. At 17, everything changed. A single book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, opened his eyes to the possibilities of entrepreneurship.
 
The idea that he could control his future and build something of his own became an obsession. He didn’t have money, experience, or connections, just a drive to learn and a willingness to take risks.
 
His first venture was small but powerful. He started buying used sneakers, cleaning them up, and flipping them for a profit. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was his first taste of making money on his own terms.
 
With each sale, he felt a spark of confidence. He wasn’t just working a job, he was building something. But like any new entrepreneur, he faced setbacks. He invested in expensive online courses, only to realize that many were scams.
 
He lost over €2,000 on failed product developments. At 18, convinced he had the next big idea, he started a clothing brand with €2,000 in savings, selling his car to raise another €2,000. But manufacturing costs quickly ate through his budget.
 
He paid over €250 per sample, only to receive oversized hoodies that didn’t fit right. When the launch day arrived, he woke up to two orders, only to realize they were from his sister and best friend.
 
It was a crushing moment, but instead of letting failure define him, he used it as fuel. Every setback taught him something new. He learned how to source products, negotiate deals, and create professional tech packs for manufacturers, skills that would later prove invaluable.
 
As he failed his way forward, he started noticing something: the creator economy was broken. Influencers and content creators were struggling to monetize their audiences in a way that made sense.
 
They were either relying on inconsistent brand deals or falling for overpriced coaching programs that didn’t deliver results. He had been there himself, losing time and money chasing empty promises.
 
That’s when Origin Stories was born.
 
Determined to change the game, Isac built an agency focused on helping content creators turn their following into a sustainable business. Instead of relying on unreliable sponsorships, Origin Stories helps creators build communities, launch courses, and grow newsletters that provide real value. It’s not about chasing quick cash—it’s about building something meaningful.
 
Now, at 20, Isac has spent three years navigating the world of e-commerce, sales, and coaching programs. He’s learned that success isn’t about having the perfect plan—it’s about resilience, adaptability, and the willingness to keep going when things get tough.
 
His biggest lesson?
 
Stick to what you believe in, and sooner or later, you’ll see it come to life.
 
He also knows the value of education—but only when done right. After spending over €3,000 on courses, he’s learned that not all knowledge is created equal. That’s why he encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to do their research, seek out mentors with real experience, and focus on learning through action.
 
Today, Isac is on a mission to help creators avoid the same mistakes he made. Through Origin Stories, he’s transforming how influencers build businesses—helping them create something they can be proud of.
 
His advice to anyone starting out?
 
Don’t be afraid to fail. The biggest risk you can take is never taking a risk at all.