PODCASTS 190: How to Create A Business As A Content Creator and Influencer (w/ Mattie James) AdminOctober 24, 2023063 views Today in the guest chair we welcome Mattie James, a full-time content creator and the influencer behind MattieJames.com. After being crowned Miss Liberia USA in 2009, Mattie started her blog as a hobby, but it was consistency and a great first hire that helped her grow her blog into the business it is today. She now creates lifestyle content for her blog, podcast and YouTube channel while working with brands like Samsung, TJ MAXX and J. Crew. In addition to blogging, she has taught over 1,000 bloggers and entrepreneurs the business of blogging with her online courses and masterclasses. In this episode, Mattie shares a ton of information about how to approach brand partnerships, the difference between a content creator and influencer, and how to share your story. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, This episode is brought to you by: Zip Recruiter Side Hustle Pro listeners can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/hustle. Skillshare Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners 2 months of unlimited Skillshare classes for FREE. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/sidehustlepro FreshBooks Try FreshBooks FREE for 30 days. Go to freshbooks.com/sidehustlepro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section to get started. Links mentioned in this episode MattieJames.com Mattie James YouTube Pitch Please Course InstaStyle: Curate Your Life, Create Stunning Photos, and Elevate Your Instagram Influence Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. Social Media Info Mattie James (Instagram) – @ themattiejames Mattie James (Twitter) – @themattiejames Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro source