69: The Truth About Being An Influencer

<p>The Unfiltered Truth About Being An Influencer!  </p><p>Do you want to know what&apos;s behind the polished Instagram feeds and smiling faces of your favorite Influencers? I&apos;m sharing what it takes to become an Influencer. </p><p>Not too long ago, I made a post about the dark side of this industry on my Instagram page, and you guys had a lot to say, so I&apos;m bringing the conversation to the Look On The Bright Side Podcast. Over the last twelve years of my career, I&apos;ve dealt with the ups and downs of this industry, and today I&apos;m sharing my truth. </p><p>Let&apos;s figure out if you&apos;re ready to do the work to get the perks associated with this industry #theperksareeverything!</p><p><br/><b>Episode Highlights: </b></p><ul><li>[00:03:36] Like all work, this industry has its ups and downs. Here are the things you need to know to make an informed decision. </li><li>[00:08:44] Pretty hurts - listen as I share my experience with the thief of joy - Comparison </li><li> [00:11:45] Have you ever heard the phrase<em> &quot;hurry up and wait?&quot;</em> - get familiar with it if your goal is to work with brands and get ready to learn what net 30, 60, and 90 days mean. </li><li>[00:14:57] Obsessed much? Want to know the things that I think about constantly and what&apos;s the good advice that every Influencer gives but can&apos;t take. </li><li>[00:19:15]You gotta work, Sis! Forget a 9to5; this machine runs 24/7</li><li>[00:23:25] Is it worth it? Hear the perks that I&apos;ve enjoyed and shared with my family and friends as an Influencer.</li></ul><p><b>Takeaways:</b></p><ul><li>In this episode, I share the truth about what it takes to become a successful influencer, learn why I think the rewards - such as making an impact and unlimited income opportunity outweigh the risks.</li><li>My community means the world to me. Discover why sharing and commenting means more than you could imagine to me and other Influencers.</li><li>The perks of being an Influencer are fantastic, but if you still can&apos;t dec