In this episode, I answer 6 questions about being an “influencer” in the men’s style niche, building my brand, working with brands, sacrifices I’ve made and challenges I’ve overcome to get to where I am now. THE 6 QUESTIONS: 1) What’s your favorite thing about having a following online? 2) What compelled you to start your Instagram? 3) If you woke up tomorrow and you had 500,000 followers, what is the first thing you would post about? 4) What are some of the sacrifices you had made to build your brand? 5) Increasingly brands are reengaging influencers based on having a positive collaboration experience, rather than working to uncover new talent. When you work with a brand, what should we know about you that we can't see from looking at your content? 6) What challenges have you overcome to reach where you are today?

This is a short story about how I got my first "paid" sponsorship as a menswear blogger, how things didn't really go as planned, and what I learned in the process.

What I tell brands that are eager for me to feature their products on my website, YT channel, and social media platforms.

Who I am and what you can expect.