How She Grew 3M+ Followers on TikTok, IG & Youtube in Less Than 2 Years! (Ft. Vanessa Chen) | S2 E17

👉🏻FREE GUIDE: Discover the 30 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Creators so you can create, edit, and level up your content. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPY 👈🏻-----------9 years ago, Mark Harrison (@MarkHarrison4) had an accidental viral post that turned into 10k of profit. Quickly, he realized that social media could really be a full-time job opportunity. In this episode, Mark shares how he was able to double his income as a high school teacher, all through the power of creating across social media platforms.Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------Timestamps:(1:18) Introduction to Mark’s background(4:37) The social media post that started it all (8:14) Power of networking(12:00) Branching out to YouTube and TikTok(16:43) Harnessing the power of video (22:48) Monetization as an adventure / travel creator(30:05) Social media growth plan / scaling income(34:17) Dating as a digital nomad -----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Whether you're just beginning your journey as a content creator or you're already seasoned in the field, you'll inevitably find yourself fitting into one of these five stages. In this episode, I delve into what each stage entails, along with one crucial question you need to be asking yourself to grow and progress to the next stage.Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------👉🏻FREE TRAINING: Save your spot now for our value-packed free training that will teach you the 4 Secrets to Landing Higher Paid Brand Deals. CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻-----------Timestamps:(2:02) Stage 1(4:04) Stage 2(8:14) Stage 3(14:16) Stage 4(21:43) Stage 5 -----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Join me at my NEW LIVE editing workshop on January 27th HERE! For the first time ever, I will be breaking down my most creative edits step-by-step so that you can also become an editing pro! I'll also cover the most common editing mistakes, my most recommended editing apps, other mobile editing tips and tricks, and more!👉🏻CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻 -----------Achieving virality with aesthetic content is a common goal for many creators. However, the path to success can be significantly more challenging compared to other content types. Yet, Kelly Prince-Wright (@kellyprincewright) stands out as a master of aesthetic virality. Her enchanting, fairytale-like content has incredibly mass appeal, and she skillfully combines this with strategies that not only capture a broad audience but also build a loyal following.Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------Timestamps:(2:26) From blogging to Instagram(8:07) Finding success on social media(12:18) Organization and workflow (22:48) Types of content (27:17) Brand deals and monetization (33:40) Monetizing and securing brand deals in both UK and US(39:24) Future business expansion -----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Join me at my NEW LIVE editing workshop on January 27th HERE! For the first time ever, I will be breaking down my most creative edits step-by-step so that you can also become an editing pro! I'll also cover the most common editing mistakes, my most recommended editing apps, other mobile editing tips and tricks, and more!👉🏻CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻 -----------Although 2023 started off slow in terms of brand deals, a huge turnaround in occurred in the latter half of the year. During this period, I had the opportunity to collaborate with numerous high-profile brands, including Coca-Cola. As I reflect on the last year, I identified four key reasons as to why 2023 was such a profitable year for me. If you aspire to land higher-paying brand deals in 2024, you need to tune into this episode.Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------Timestamps:(1:30) 2023 Overview(3:51) Unique content & creative edits(8:04) Content usage rights, exclusivity, whitelisting (12:03) Longer-term brand partnerships(16:24) Brand image-----------References:Coca-ColaExpediaStitchFixRoyal Caribbean-----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Join me at my NEW LIVE editing workshop on January 27th HERE! For the first time ever, I will be breaking down my most creative edits step-by-step so that you can also become an editing pro! I'll also cover the most common editing mistakes, my most recommended editing apps, other mobile editing tips and tricks, and more!👉🏻CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻 -----------Balancing the roles of a business owner and content creator can be challenging, often making you feel pulled in multiple directions. There's no one who has a better grasp of both of these roles than Jorden Tually (@JordenTually). He is no stranger to virality and has truly mastered everything from story-telling to audience retention. We chat about his unique approach to content creation as a nomadic traveler. Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------Timestamps:(2:15) Unique story-telling approach(6:26) Business vs Creative Mindsets(13:27) The Art of Virality (24:50) Building Wealth as a Creator (35:00) Connecting with the Audience-----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Join me at my NEW LIVE editing workshop on January 27th HERE! For the first time ever, I will be breaking down my most creative edits step-by-step so that you can also become an editing pro! I'll also cover the most common editing mistakes, my most recommended editing apps, other mobile editing tips and tricks, and more!👉🏻CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻 -----------It’s a brand new year and the influencer industry and creator economy are on a continuous growth trajectory. In this episode, I address my 2023 social media predictions to see what I accurately foresaw. Additionally, I unveil four new predictions about what I anticipate seeing among influencers and the content creator industry in the coming year.Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------Timestamps:(1:33) The state of the influencer industry (3:27) The state of the creator economy(4:04) Addressing my 2023 predictions(19:32) Whitelisting + Usage rights(23:54) Emphasis on long-form content(29:09) Relatability fatigue (35:54) Creativity is key-----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Join me at my NEW LIVE editing workshop on January 27th HERE! For the first time ever, I will be breaking down my most creative edits step-by-step so that you can also become an editing pro! I'll also cover the most common editing mistakes, my most recommended editing apps, other mobile editing tips and tricks, and more!👉🏻CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻  -----------👉🏻FREE GUIDE: Discover the 30 Must-Have Mobile Apps for Creators so you can create, edit, and level up your content. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPY👈🏻-----------Gone are the days in which you need fancy tech equipment and advanced programs to excel in content creation. Now, all you need is your phone to create beautiful, engaging content. As someone who has tried every app under the sun, I managed to narrow down my top smartphone apps that I simply cannot live without as a full-time influencer.Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------Timestamps:(0:52) All you need is a phone(1:43) Go-to video editing app(4:16) Best app for adding captions(7:41) Create aesthetic stories (10:10) Favorite app for feed planning(12:14) Holy Grail photo editing app-----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Join me at my NEW LIVE editing workshop on January 27th HERE! For the first time ever, I will be breaking down my most creative edits step-by-step so that you can also become an editing pro! I'll also cover the most common editing mistakes, my most recommended editing apps, other mobile editing tips and tricks, and more!👉🏻CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻  -----------2023 was not the easiest year for my business. There were several ups-and-downs and plenty of lessons to be learned. From navigating through burnout to streamlining the various aspects of my business, I experienced significant personal and professional growth as a content creator and entrepreneur. In this episode, I delve into my key takeaways from the challenges and successes of 2023.Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------👉🏻FREE TRAINING: Save your spot now for our value-packed free training that will teach you the 4 Secrets to Landing Higher Paid Brand Deals. CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻-----------Timestamps:(1:19) A recap of my year as a business owner(5:00) My instagram hiatus(6:22) Brand deals epiphany(9:24) Numbers aren't everything(13:55) The best way to build sizable wealth(19:10) Scaling pains are real(27:07) Top line revenue-----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Join me at my NEW LIVE editing workshop on January 27th HERE! For the first time ever, I will be breaking down my most creative edits step-by-step so that you can also become an editing pro! I'll also cover the most common editing mistakes, my most recommended editing apps, other mobile editing tips and tricks, and more!👉🏻CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻  -----------The Full-Time Influencer Podcast is officially back after a 7 month hiatus! In this episode, I share how creator burnout was the reason behind the long pause. But in doing so, I was able to rediscover this podcast's value. Knowing the importance of consistency and learning from this recent burnout, I'm excited to return with a renewed perspective and share how the Full-Time Influencer podcast will be different from here on out.Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------👉🏻FREE TRAINING: Save your spot now for our value-packed free training that will teach you the 4 Secrets to Landing Higher Paid Brand Deals. CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT👈🏻-----------Timestamps:(0:54) My original 2023 plan for the FTI podcast(3:32) What led to my burnout (7:35) My podcast mindset shift(10:18) The future of the FTI podcast(15:20) What I learned from my 7 month break(19:55) Business update-----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube

Every Thursday, I answer questions about anything and everything about being an influencer. In today's minisode, I want to share the three things that I wish I knew when I first started as an influencer to help you fast track your influencer journey. Looking back, if I had known these things, it really could have saved me a lot of time and helped me speed up the process to becoming a successful full-time influencer even sooner. Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@tinalee). 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! -----------👉🏻 Got a question you'd like me to answer? Submit yours HERE!-----------⏰ Doors to the Full-Time Influencer program close soon ⏰ and so does the offer to join with the 12 Month Live Consulting Session Bonus! If you want to save time, save effort and get to your goals faster, then let us help you! This program is your blueprint and step-by-step guide to becoming a full-time influencer. 👉🏻 CLICK HERE 👈🏻 to join our community before offer ends on April 30th!--------Timestamps:(0:24) Know your network as an influencer (2:50) Authenticity is the key to staying in the game (8:35) Everything is negotiable -----------Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube