Let me be clear, if you're interested in landing more paid collaborations with brands (and agencies) that you've worked for in the past, then this episode is a must-listen!

This is a much-needed episode for all social media influencers who are currently working with brands, and definitely for those who have been collaborating with brands for only a few years now.

We all need to know how to work with brands in a way that's going to help us succeed in the future. And, Jessica lets us know the inside scoop of what not to do when working with brands and what to do.

Jessica McAlister is the owner of a successful talent agency out in Los Angeles, CA where she's had the pleasure of working with both brands and influencers to carry out campaigns, which has taught her a lot given the experience she's had working on both sides of the fence.

Learn what makes you attractive to brands & agencies to where they can't wait to work with you again and pay you, even more, the next time around. This episode is a great opportunity to increase your income as an influencer and live your dream as a social media influencer, blogger or whatever you like to call yourself! :)

Maria is a TV host, blogging expert and all-around badass in the world of social media influencing. In this podcast episode, she shares with us the hard lessons she's learned along the way to build her personal brand and create an income from doing what she loves.

What you'll learn:

How to go from amateur to professional as a social media influencer

The best strategy to land new collaborations with the brands you most want to work with

What brands are looking for when considering an influencer

How to stay consistent with your content and not get caught up in the numbers

Why it's important to focus on engaging with your audience

How delegating task can take your productivity to a new level as an influencer

In this podcast episode, we learn the import of what it is to see everyone on social media as humans, and not just another comment or direct message in our inbox. It was an absolute pleasure interviewing Mr. Scott Eddy. He really opened up my eyes and helped me realize the importance of seeing my Instagram followers, Facebook fans, etc., like actual people.

He stresses the importance of humanizing your attack on social media and approaching it as an opportunity to engage and connect with real people who've shown an interest in you. Instead of focusing on the ways you can monetize and gain more followers for your own benefit.

Honestly, Scott has been one of the most "real" and unapologetically honest guests I've interviewed to date and I couldn't be more excited to take what I've learned from him today and apply it immediately myself.

In this episode, we have Catherine Wagner (also known as Catherine "Wanders") who is a top fashion, travel, and lifestyle social media influencer. But, what makes her special and unique from the other is that she's the owner of a digital agency working with influencers to bring them more partnerships with brands.

I really pick Catherine's brain on what it's like to work with influencers from the perspective of an agency. Asking detailed questions such as, what do the brand agency's consider annoying (pet-peeves) when working with influencers?

Catherine is successful on both sides of the game, as an influence & brand agency! With this knowledge she was able to share a lot of detailed insight that will save you from losing brand collaborations & looking like an amateur social media influencer when you're expected to produce like a professional!

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Catherine Wagner’s Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherinewandersSOCIAL/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinewanders/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemarienyc/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CatherineMarieNYC/videos

Blog: http://catherinewanders.com/

Social Perkz

Website: http://socialperkz.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialperkz/

Email: [email protected]

Julie Lancia is one half of the twin duo known as The Design Twins. Julie shares their secrets in becoming one of the top social media influencers & bloggers in their industry. Julie and her twin sister Jodie have grown to over a half a million followers on Instagram, 1.3 million monthly views on Pinterest, and a very successful blog website to bringing in thousands of followers per day!

In this episode you'll learn:

How to define your brand and monetize your efforts by collaborating with companies without risking your own brand's reputation in the process.

Key principles to live by as an Influencer when building your content strategy.

How to inspire yourself day after day after day without losing excitement.

The Importance of being uncomfortable & challenging yourself to improve daily.

How to love the journey and focus on the followers that you already have

It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Julie because she is full of energy, excitement, and passion! Listen to the end because Julie shares some really inspiring words towards the end of the interview that you do not want to miss. Check out the links below to follow Julie and The Design Twins across social media...

Julie's Links:

Blog: https://www.thedesigntwins.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodie.thedesigntwins/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedesigntwins/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedesign_twins

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedesigntwins2/

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Jeremy Jacobowitz has almost a decade of media experience, having first worked in sports television, and then transitioning from Bobby Flay's assistant on set to Food TV producing for networks like Food Network, Cooking Channel, FYI and more!

Jeremy has also moved in front of the camera, hosting not only for Brunch Boys but for outlets like Thrillist and Seamless/Grub Hub, along with other TV and online project in the works. He's grown nearly 500k followers across social media and is known as one of the top influencers out there today!

What you'll learn:

The true commitment it takes to grow a mega-successful influencer account across the board.

Strategies that will help you grow your social media influence to the point where you can monetize it.

How to post more consistently on social media & increase engagement to earn more.

The most effective way to approach and work with brands to build a successful personal brand

Jeremy Jacobowitz’s Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brunchboys/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJxD0wgh9HY08cRYRvZbcQw

Blog: https://www.thebrunchboys.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrunchBoys/

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In this episode, you'll be able to learn what the most important steps are when working to become an Instagram influencer in the beginning. Also, Sarah shares with us her best practices and some key mistakes to avoid along the way.

Using original comedic content, Bigkidproblems is written and curated by Sarah Merrill, a 20-something living and struggling in NYC. Through a mixture of wry wit, pop culture and relatable experience, BKP provides daily humor as we all try to navigate life in the adult world.

Bigkidproblems started as an anonymous Twitter account from the basement of my sorority house my senior year of college. Applying for jobs and realizing I had ZERO preparation for adult life, BKP became an outlet and one of my favorite hobbies. Five years and over 400k followers later, BKP has been with me through every step of my 20-something life: bad roommates, tiny paychecks, and (ugh) the dating. If it has taught me anything, it is that we ALL have #bigkidproblems, whether you're 22, 32 or 62. Nobody has it completely figured out, but trying, failing, and trying again is what makes life more fun - and often, hilarious.

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(This is part two of a two part series)

In this episode Travis Chappell dives deeper into how he's grown his podcast into the top 25 business category on iTunes. He lays out some of the most important key factors in creating a successful podcast and getting your show off to a running start. Below is of topics he speaks on in this episode...

What you'll learn:

How to make your side hustle podcast your full-time job

How to take action now & building your podcast today

The benefits of growing a successful podcast

The lifestyle you could look forward to in the near future

Top factors in creating a successful podcast

Best tools to take advantage of

Growing the right audience for you Podcast

Investing in your podcast growth

How to market your Podcast for free

(This is part one of a two part series)

Our Guest Travis Chappell is the founder and host of Build Your Own Network, which is a top 25 business podcast on iTunes today.

In this episode Travis breaks down the importance of mastering the art of communication, as well as sharing knowledge on the key factors when it comes to building a successful podcast from scratch.

As I did myself post college, Travis went door-to-door selling security systems. He explains how this helped him on his podcast journey and how you too can get started off on the right path using sales skills you may have developed over the years.

Most importantly, Travis shares with us the key factors to creating a successful podcast and what to expect. For those of you out the looking to grow your influence by starting a podcast this is a great episode for you to listen in on!

John Lee Dumas gives us pure gold in this episode when he explains how he's grown from zero followers and/or subscribers to being the host of a top ten business podcast, and responsible for having one of the most successful online communities in business today, Fire Nation! If you're looking to do more than simply exist as an influencer in your niche, and would love to dominate in your space, then this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Hear from a Podcasting & Personal Branding legend on how you to can use these simple strategies to grow your own social media influence to new heights. With his personal experience in business compiled with the knowledge he's gained from this 2k+ podcast guest interviews JLD drops some serious value bombs that you can start using immediately.