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Someone Has to Go First

10.07.2025 4 min reading time

Why the First Providers Shape What a City Becomes

There's a Moment Before Movement

There’s a moment before movement. A deep breath. A pause. A choice. To offer what you love, even if no one’s watching yet. To create something real, even if you’re the first to show up. This is where all things begin—not with noise, but with presence.

If you’ve ever thought about offering a class, a session, a little local act— this is your invitation.

"You're not too late. You're early—and that's exactly what your community needs."
The First Providers Are the Soul of 99active

Every neighbourhood has untapped potential. Hidden talent. Skills passed down in kitchens, learned in studios, explored on trails, or practiced in stillness.

But none of that becomes visible until someone makes the first move. At 99active, our platform doesn’t succeed because of ads or algorithms. It grows because people—local providers like you—decide to host one small act.

It Starts With You

It starts with you saying: Yes, I'll offer a morning meditation session in the park. Yes, I'll teach someone how to press flowers or knit a beanie. Yes, I'll host a paint and sip evening in my living room. One act. That's all it takes to start shaping your local community.

The Ripple Effect

When you host your first act, you're not just creating an experience—you're creating possibility. You're showing others that it's okay to share what you love. You're building the foundation for a more connected community.

We're Not Like Other Platforms—and That's On Purpose

Other platforms want your data or exclusivity. They show your act between influencer ads, tourist traps, or big brands.

At 99active, we’ve done things differently:

Your Act Should Be Found Everywhere

We want your act to be found—no matter where a customer comes from. Whether through Google, social media, local recommendations, or directly on 99active. Your act deserves to be discovered by people looking for exactly what you offer. We believe that real connections happen when people can share their passions—regardless of where they're already active.

What Makes Us Different

We believe in simplicity and authenticity. Your act lives in the real world, not a feed. A group of 4 is perfect. Even 2 is magic. We're building something that feels human, local, and genuine.

You're Not Selling a Service. You're Shaping What a City Becomes.

Imagine you’re the first person in your town to host a nature sketching session. Now imagine someone joins—and a month later, they’re hosting an herbal tea workshop, because you inspired them. Now imagine someone else starts offering yoga in the park, just because it feels normal now to share what you love.

This is how communities are built. Not from marketing budgets, but from moments of generosity.

"And someone has to go first. Why not you?"
This Is Your Invitation

If you’ve ever thought: “I wish someone would organize a Thursday evening guided lake walk around here…” Then maybe you are the one who should start.

At 99active, we make it simple:

How to Get Started
  • Pick a date
  • Describe your act in a few words
  • Set a fair price
  • Share the poster (we help with everything else)
  • Start with just one act

That’s all you need to do to make your street a little more alive.

"We're ready when you are. The first step is always the hardest, but it's also the most important."
Why Being First Matters

When you become the first provider in your area, you’re not just hosting an act—you’re creating a new normal. You’re showing others that it’s okay to share their passions, their skills, their time.

You’re building the kind of community where:

  • Neighbors become friends
  • Skills are shared freely
  • Local knowledge is valued
  • Connection happens organically

The beauty of being first is that you get to set the tone. You get to show others what’s possible. You get to create the kind of community you want to live in.

"Every great community started with one person who decided to go first. Your act could be the spark that ignites something beautiful in your neighborhood."
Your Act, Your Impact

Remember: You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to be a professional. You just need to be willing to share something you love with people who might love it too.

Whether it’s teaching someone to knit, leading a nature walk, or hosting a cooking session—your act matters. It matters because it creates connection. It matters because it builds community. It matters because someone has to go first.

"The seeds you plant today might grow into something you never imagined. But they'll only grow if you plant them first."
Ready to Go First?

The world doesn’t need more spectators. It needs more people willing to step up, to share, to connect. It needs more people like you—people who see potential where others see empty space.

Start your act today on 99active. Make it local. Make it authentic. Make it yours.

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Author's Note

I've always believed that the most meaningful changes start with one person's decision to act. When I think about what makes a city truly alive, it's not the big attractions or corporate chains—it's the small, authentic moments created by people who care enough to go first. Your act might be the spark that transforms your neighborhood from a collection of houses into a community of friends.

- Kathleen