Full-Time Influencer Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How Influencers Travel the World for FREE (and how you can too!) | S1 E7 Aug 09, 2021

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"How are you able to travel so much?" "How can I become a travel influencer?" "How many followers do I need before I pitch to hotels?" In today's episode we will be answering all of these questions and more as we discuss how influencers are able to travel for free (AND get paid on top of that!).

Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living!

CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/episode-7

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Timestamps:

(3:51) -We are powerful marketing sources for travel industry.

(5:38) - Influencers save money by reaching specific audience demographics.

(9:28) - We show behind-the-scenes and unedited realities of locations.

(9:57) - We drive traffic and provide repurposable content for brands.

(12:31) - Online advertising is cheaper and more effective with influencers.

(24:08) - Number of followers is less important than audience and brand fit.

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From Dating App to IG husband: Getting Your S.O to Support Your Dreams (Ft. Mr. D) | S1 E6 Aug 05, 2021

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We may be living the perfect insta-worthy life now, but did you know that my husband (then boyfriend) actually did NOT think that my Instagram page was going to go anywhere? And now he is my biggest supporter! In this episode I interview my OWN husband - Mr. D! We talk about navigating relationships as a content creator, what to do if your SO doesn't support your social media goals, how to find balance while traveling, what you can do to make it as easy as possible for them to help you out, and more!

CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/episode-6

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Timestamps:

(2:03) - How Tina met Mr. D

(18:38) - Started the blog, Mr. D was skeptical at first

(29:40) - Ways to take better photos & getting S.O to help

(41:28) - Explained how Mr. D came to understand social media

(46:25) - Mr. D quit his job and career changes during Covid

(53:57) - Advice on finances and the difficulty of creating & working for money

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6 Keys to Succeeding as an Influencer | S1 E5 Aug 02, 2021

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I’ve met so many successful influencers and content creators in my time on the Instagram platform, and after a while, I began to realize that quite a few of them have some very similar traits in common. In this episode, I’ll be discussing those traits, which include: - being self-aware about your skills and experience - willingness to experiment and try new things - the TRUTH about talent - why consistency in showing up is SO important in the beginning - why you NEED to be willing to make yourself uncomfortable.

CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/episode-5

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Timestamps:

(3:49) Self-awareness is the first key to becoming an influencer.

(15:44) Key 2: Talent or willingness to learn.

(20:55) Key 3: Hard work and persistence.

(28:33) Key 4: Passion for what you do.

(31:48) Key 5: Willingness to change things up.

(33:45) Last point: Adaptability and risk-taking are important.

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Leveraging Your Strengths as an Influencer & Get Paid What You’re Worth (Ft. Oneika Raymond) | S1 E4 Jul 30, 2021

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Everybody wants to get paid more, but negotiating that pay increase is easier said than done- unless you’re Oneika Raymond. Nobody knows the art of the deal better than Oneika, who’s turned her small travel blog into a multiple six-figure brand, and she’s here to teach you how to negotiate your way into getting PAID to live your best life!

CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/episode-4

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Timestamps:

(1:26) - From educator to TV host, writer, and travel influencer.

(7:30) - Quit her teaching job with only 10k Instagram followers.

(9:25)- Consistency and authenticity were key to her growth as an influencer.

(20:52) - Starting on Instagram was a turning point in her career.

(36:56) - Her income as an influencer is far better than as a teacher.

(41:58) - Instagram campaigns, and valuing work & time

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5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started as an Influencer | S1 E3 Jul 24, 2021

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When you try something new, you’re bound to make mistakes, and content creation is no different. Today we’re discussing the top 5 things I wish I knew when I first started building my personal brand on Instagram, including: - how important networking really is - why you should be reaching out to brands ASAP - the SECRET to growing a small account - the reason you should be showing your followers your real life - the difference between followers and true fans - the TRUTH about deals and negotiations and more! If you’re just starting your account, you NEED to hear this to make the most out of your time and effort in this journey!

CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/episode-3

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Timestamps:

(1:40) - Networking is key for influencers.

(6:18) - Outreach is important for brand deals.

(8:48) - Trends and what works bring growth.

(14:53) - Authenticity and value keep followers.

(18:49) - Negotiation is key for brand deals.

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How She Went from $300 in the Bank to Making $227k a Year (Ft. Sarah Funk) | S1 E2 Jul 24, 2021

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We all dream of getting paid to do what we love, but what exactly can you get paid for as a content creator? Sarah Funk (@sarahfunky)is sharing all the details of her many income streams as a content creator: the struggles she faced during her first year - the multiple sources of income she now generates - her best tips for getting started and getting PAID For those who want to go full time as content creators but are worried about the financial implications, this episode is a must-hear!

CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/episode-2

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Timestamps:

(8:37) - Consistent, quality content for 5 months before channel blew up

(11:46) - New York Sports Tourist Traps video went viral, grew followers

(13:13) - GoDaddy recognized her, became show host for School of Hustle

(18:15) - Next step was virtual tours, made multiple six figures

(24:57) - Income walkthrough, break down streams of revenue

(33:53) - Travel concierge service, private and IG tours

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How I Went From 0 to 500k Followers on Instagram | S1 E1 Jul 24, 2021

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You see the followers, the sponsorships, and the press trips, but do you know what it takes to get there? It’s time to meet the woman behind the feed! For the first time ever, I'm going in-depth on my personal journey: why I got started, quitting my job, what I had to give up to have this life, and finally getting paid to post - the point at which I almost called it quits and everything else I encountered on the path to 500K- not followers, but friends.

CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.fulltimeinfluencer.co/blog/episode-1

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Timestamps:

(2:33) - From NYC Fashion School to Lingerie Designer

(3:43) - A Mindset Shift After Reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"

(5:19) - Inspiration Behind "Of Leather and Lace" Handle

(11:39) - Taking Control of Content Creation

(16:13) - Quitting My Job to Pursue Social Media Full-Time

(21:10) - Differentiating Myself Through Creative Approaches

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