Discipline, Processes & Hustle - How To Build Your Influencership & Brand w/ Mattie James Dreams In Drive

What does it take to succeed as a digital influencer (or dream driver in general) in 2018? So many of us often have a plan - or a vision/dream  - but face challenges when it comes to execution a.k.a  GETTING RESULTS. We chat with Atlanta-based Mattie James -  creator of MattieJames.com. Since 2010, Mattie has collaborated with household name brands like Macy’s, Cotton, H&M, Google and many more. With a social media following of over 175,000 lifestyle enthusiasts, the "Mattie James" brand has evolved into a 360 degree brand that includes a blog , 2 podcasts, a newsletter & YouTube channel, and a variety of physical & digital products.
Mattie talks her early #dreamdriving journey which includes moving to NYC after dropping out of college to moving back to Atlanta and re-discovering her love for writing and realizing she had what it took to become a "full-time influencer". Mattie talks her processes/systems for staying focused &  getting things DONE. We zero in on Mattie's keys to building an audience, the art of hustling,  profitable revenue models, networking  & relationship building tips and much more! 
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ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- Mattie's early inspirations
- Remaining true and authentic 
- Why entrepreneurship and motherhood work for Mattie
- What happened when Mattie moved to NYC to pursue her entertainment dreams
- What it takes to hustle and make it
- Mattie's transition from performer to digital influencer
- How Mattie learned to become a strong online storyteller
- Putting your money where your mouth is
- Mattie's keys to building your audience and staying committed
- Successfully re-branding
- Mattie's most profitable income stream
- Is still feasible for newbies to work with brands?
- Building relationships...and more
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