Today, we are chatting with the founder of Cubicle to CEO, and one of my incredible SHINE mastermind members, Ellen Yin.   She is about to break down the biggest mistakes that she sees service providers, coaches, and creatives making that are actually blocking them from reaching $10,000 months. This is jam-packed with a lot of really clear and actionable steps. Make sure you're ready to take notes.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:  The biggest mistake you're making that is blocking you from $10k months How to scale when you have a small audience Focus on solving one problem for one person Selling the outcome and not the features Why surrounding yourself with the right people is so important What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.    And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

The Influencer Podcast : Marketing, Influence, Blogging, Entrepreneur, Branding, Business, Social Media, Growth

Ready to Hit $10K Months? Ellen Yin Gives Us Our Roadmap

Today, we are talking about how to show up vulnerably on Instagram and make money doing it with Mayci Neeley. Mayci is one of the incredible students in my program, Pitch It Perfect. Mayci is a former single mom, a D1 athlete, and she is an abuse and assault survivor.    I can't wait for her to share how she's been able to do this, because if you want to tap into your community a little bit more, to share those vulnerable moments, to get a little bit more authentic with how you are showing up and how to craft your messaging, but you don't really know how, this is the episode for you!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:  How to use personal stories to create branding opportunities on Instagram The best ways to curate content for your brand growth (and monetization!) What people really want to see on Instagram, and how you can deliver that Best pitching practices that help you make money on Instagram    What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.  And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

How to Make Money on Instagram with Mayci Neeley

Have you ever struggled with showing up for yourself and getting the most out of your work? If you're nodding your head, then you're not going to want to miss this week's episode on The Influencer Podcast featuring Renee Bowen! SHINE Mastermind Member & Coach, and NLP trained expert Renee Bowen shares how we can show up and contribute more in our work, and how to shift our thinking to create more impact in our lives. In this episode, you'll hear:  How we can show up and contribute more in our work All about NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) How to beat your limiting beliefs How you can create more impact and influence in the way you show up   Where you can find Renee: Instagram Website   What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.  And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

Showing Up: How to Do It to Get the Most Out of Our Work with Renee Bowen

In today's episode we are chatting with SEO expert and content creator Anna Baun. Anna is also one of my incredible clients inside my SHINE mastermind! Tune in to learn more about how to leverage your websites SEO, how important SEO is to your website and how it can help secure your financial future. What you'll hear: How Anna was able to leave her 6-figure full-time job by investing in her site's SEO How she recently built an SEO course that teaches others to do the same How women can secure their financial future by investing in their blog content in addition to blog collaborations and Instagram strategy Find Anna on Social Media: Anna's Instagram Anna’s Website What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group

Perfecting Your SEO Blog Strategy with Anna Baun

In today's episode, I had the privilege of speaking with my Pitch It Perfect student, Mallory Johnson, also known as MJ. MJ is an amazing millennial mama, sharing how to be mindful in life and social media. Tune in to learn more about how to collaborate with brands, the ever changing world of influencer marketing, how to create impact and content on your own terms, and more!  What you'll hear: How to collaborate with brands and find your niche The ever changing world of influencer marketing and how to keep evolving as it grows How to develop a sustainable social media strategy that allows you to create impact and content on your own terms  Mallory Johnson, also known as MJ, is a millennial mama, sharing how to be mindful in life + social media. MJ is the founder of @alifebyyou.   Find Mallory on Social Media:  Mallory’s Instagram Mallory’s Website  What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine   To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.    And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @lifebymj as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

How to Create Partnerships that Reach The Masses

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my Pitch It Perfect student, Kassie! Kassie has grown exceptionally over the past year and landed a major advertisement deal with ULTA. Tune in to learn about the struggles when starting out as an influencer and how to work on your mindset, the importance of hearing “no”, how to find contacts for paid long-term partnerships, and more!  What you'll hear: Hear from KassieMaeLove, a curly hair influencer who I met when she joined my Pitch It Perfect program. Kassie was able to pitch and land a brand deal that turned into a major print ad in collaboration with ULTA. Kassie shares about her struggles when she first was starting, and how learning new tools and overcoming hearing "no" led to greater success. Kassie shares her tips on how to find contacts and what she thinks is the key to getting paid for long-term partnerships. Kassie has been able to grow and monetize as a micro-influencer with less than 20,000. If you are wondering how to get paid to work with your favorite brands, this is the episode for you!  Kassie is a petite curly girl creating a platform to help people love and appreciate their natural self, through the good hair days and the not so good one on @kassiemaelove.    Find Kassie on Social Media:  Kassie’s Instagram Kassie’s Website  What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine   To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.  And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @kassiemaelove as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

Brand Deals: How to Turn a No into a Yes + Tips to get Paid for Collaborations with KassieMaeLove

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my amazing Pitch It Perfect students, Katie Davila! Katie has grown from making $0 a month in brand deals to over $5,000 a month after taking Pitch It Perfect. Tune in to learn more about how to get started as a blogger, how to grow your followers and monetize your platforms, how to build confidence to negotiate for more pay, and more!  What you'll hear: How to get started as a blogger How to grow your followers and monetize your content in one month  How to build your confidence to negotiate for more pay  How Katie was able to navigate her mindset to make money posting online  Guest: Katie Davila, student of Julie's pitching course, Pitch It Perfect, and founder of Brunette in Blush @brunetteinblush. Brunette in Blush is a blog for you if you love all things affordable fashion, beauty, and a little bit (or a lotta bit) of home finds and lifestyle hacks!   Find Katie on Social Media:  Katie’s Instagram Katie’s Website  What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine   To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.  And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @brunetteinblush as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

From $0 to $5000 a Month Working With Brands, How She Did It!

In today's episode, Julie teaches you her Pitch Profit Method, shares her research roadmap and the strategy that she teaches inside her Pitch It Perfect program as well as shares why you’re at an advantage if you have a micro-following and why. To take Julie’s FREE 60-minute class where you can learn more strategies and get a free pitch template, click here.  What you'll hear: My Pitch Profit Method: How to make money working with brands, no matter your follower number Shine Structure: How to pitch to brands and get responses Mirco-Following Advantage: Why having a smaller following is better for landing brand deals Research: Julie's shares some of her "research roadmap" strategy that she teaches inside her program Pitch It Perfect for you to use today Pitch Template and Process: Julie's invites you to a free 60-minute class where you can learn more strategies and get a free pitch template  What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine   To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.    And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

Make Money on Instagram: How to Pitch & Land Brand Deals That Pay

In today's episode, I have my wonderful client, Jenny Nuccio, joining me! Jenny and I share our expertise about understanding your competitors, when and how you should rebrand your business, how to storytell in your business and so much more!  What you'll hear: Understanding Your Competitor: Why this is important when building exposure and brand awareness Is It Time To Rebrand? Here's how you know + ways to create more recognition in a saturated market Storytelling: How it gives you an "Impact" advantage (and here's the right way to do it!) Guest: Jenny Nuccio, member of Julie's exclusive networking mastermind SHINE and founder of Imani Collective @imanicollective. Imani Collective is a leading ethical impact brand making home goods for the modern mama by 100+ empowered artisans in Kenya.   Find Jenny on Social Media:  Jenny’s Instagram  Jenny’s Website What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my exclusive networking mastermind SHINE at juliesolomon.net/shine   To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.    And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @jennynuccio as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

Impact & Brand Recognition: Here's How You Create More of It!

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my awesome SHINE Mastermind member, Patricia Nowakowski. Patricia owns Opulent Beauty, a laid-back, luxury salon in Chicago. Patricia and I talk about why it’s important to have a clear vision in your business, the importance of hiring a coach and surrounding yourself with a community of like-minded people, how to pause before reacting in a situation, and more!  What you'll hear: Why it’s important to have a clear vision in your business Why it’s important to hire a coach and invest in yourself  Emotional intelligence: what is it?  How to pause before reacting and work through your response How community and networking help you grow as an entrepreneur   Find Patricia on Social Media:  Patricia’s Instagram   What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my Accelerator coaching program at juliesolomon.net/accelerator.  To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.    And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @patricia_opulentbeautysalon as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

Business Growth, Risk-taking, and Incorporating Emotional Intelligence Into Your Business with Client Patricia Nowakowski

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my amazing SHINE Mastermind member, Lynn Winter. Lynn shares her expertise on time management and creating efficiency in your business as well as how to navigate the 4 most important priorities in your business and personal life, how to be present, and so much more!  What you'll hear: How to create 4 priorities and hone in on what those priorities are How to manage your time to grow and scale your business  How to be present in your business while being present in your personal life Why it’s important to say “no” in your business and set boundaries   Find Lynn on Social Media:  Lynn’s Instagram Lynn’s Website   What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my Accelerator coaching program at juliesolomon.net/accelerator.  To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.  And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @lynnmwinter as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

Time Management & Efficiency with Client and Attorney Lynn Winter

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my SHINE Mastermind members, Dana Snyder! Dana and I talked about how to use webinars to sell your services, the role of a social seller and how they can support your team, the key traits to look for in a strong sales person, and more!  What you'll hear: Webinars: how to use them to sell your services and the best strategies to do that Customer Journey: different types of content and marketing that must take place to leverage a higher conversion rate Social Sellers: what are their roles on your team and how can they support you Your Team: how to lay out firm expectations with your team so you get the results the business needs Sales Team: key personality traits to look for in a strong sales person. Sales Goals: how to set up commission and benchmarks for sales members to hit Find Dana on Social Media:  Dana’s Instagram Dana’s Website  What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my Accelerator coaching program at juliesolomon.net/accelerator.  To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.    And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @positivequation as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

Webinars, Sales, and Customer Journey: Listen to this Coaching Session with Julie and client Dana Snyder

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kris Plachy, the Thought Leader and Expert for Entrepreneurial Management. Tune in to hear Kris and I talk about the key components to a job description, how to bring more self-trust in your hiring process, how to hire for different stages of your business, and so much more! What you'll hear: The key components to a job description Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, and CEO- which stage are you in today and who do you need to hire for this stage How to bring more self-trust in your hiring process Where do you end and your client begin? Go to myceoquiz.com to learn exactly what you need to do to improve how well you build, manage, and lead your dream team. Find Kris on Social Media:  Kris’s Instagram Kris’s Website What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my Accelerator coaching program at juliesolomon.net/accelerator.  To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.    And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @krisplachycoach as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

How to Lead and Hire at the Different Stages of Your Business with Kris Plachy

In today's episode, Julie takes you behind the scenes and shares her tips on what you need to have in place in order to scale beyond the six figure mark in your business. Julie shares why it’s important to have someone talk to you about your finances, the necessity of curating a solid team, and why coaching, community, and cohorts are important for you to grow and scale.  What you'll hear: Julie's tips on what you need to have in place to scale beyond the six figure mark. Why having someone talk to you about your finances is important. The necessity of curating a solid team. Coaching, Community and Cohorts - what important parts do they have to play for you to scale. Organization Systems- Front and Back of House processes that will make your life a lot easier  What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my Accelerator coaching program at juliesolomon.net/accelerator.  To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.    And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

You've Hit Six Figures, Now What?

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Britt Seva, a marketing strategist and business coach for hair stylists and salon owners. Britt shares her expertise on creating a membership that scales each year, how to hire people that pay for themselves, how to grow and scale your offer, how to set boundaries in your business, and so much more!  What you'll hear: Creating a membership that scales each year: how to keep retention up and momentum going Hiring: how to hire people that pay for themselves, and then some Customers: How do you get them, and how do get them to stay 1 Offer: how to grow and scale with just one offer Support: What kind of support do you want and need to have the business you desire Boundaries: Setting a schedule that supports your life, not controls it.  Find Britt on Social Media:  Britt’s Instagram Britt’s Website What did you think of today’s episode? If you connect with the things I chatted about today, I urge you to apply for my Accelerator coaching program at juliesolomon.net/accelerator.  To dive deeper into each episode with myself and other podcast listeners, plus receive exclusive bonuses relating to the show, come join The Influencer Podcast Facebook group.  And be sure to snap a screenshot and tag me @julssolomon & @brittseva as you’re listening to this week’s episode. Remember to hashtag #theinfluencerpodcast, that way I can share your screenshot on my story too!

Pivoting Your Brand and Services: When It's Time and How To Do It

The Influencer Podcast is an innovative podcast that explores the secrets behind the ever-changing trends of influencer marketing and the careers of today’s top social influencers. Hosted by marketing strategist, New York Times best-selling publicist and influencer Julie Solomon, Julie and guests join in conversation to share how they engage, persuade and grow their unique influence, and how their work impacts the influencer industry. Julie brings you marketing and branding strategies from Marie Forleo, Amy Porterfield, Lauryn Evarts of The Skinny Confidential, Melyssa Griffin and much more. Through each episode, learn how to strengthen, monetize and build your own industry-leading influence.

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