"How do you pitch brands?" is probably the most common question I get in my emails, DMs and even in person. There's no one sentence answer on how to do this but in episode 405 of The Mattie James Podcast, we'll discuss 4 common mistakes influencers make when they do pitch how to avoid them. SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST HERE: https://bit.ly/mattiepodcast My blog: https://blog.mattiejames.com My IG: https://instagram.com/themattiejames

In episode 404 of The Mattie James Podcast, I'm talking about 3 things I knew before I became an influencer. I did this video about 5 years ago discussing what I wish I knew before becoming a blogger. I thought I'd do a refresh as an influencer since I know a lot more. These are likely points you've heard before, but I wanted to explain why it's important to know these things before starting your influencer journey. SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST HERE: https://bit.ly/mattiepodcast My blog: https://blog.mattiejames.com My IG: https://instagram.com/themattiejames

In episode 403 of The Mattie James Podcast, I'm discussing how to be productive. This last year has really shown me what productivity hacks work for me and what don't. In all aspects of my life, there have been 3 things that have helped achieve more at a higher level. In this episode we'll break down what those 3 productivity hacks are. Liked this episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast over at https://bit.ly/mattiepodcast​​. FOLLOW ME https://blog.mattiejames.com​​ https://www.instagram.com/themattiejames

One of the most common questions I receive from followers is how do you balance work and home life. Be clear, I may balance it all but I absolutely do NOT do it all. In episode 402 of the Mattie James Podcast, we’ll discuss how to ask for help so you can be more productive in your personal and professional life - to essentially balance it all.

So many people often think that it's too late for them to become an influencer for a variety reasons. SPOILER: It's not. In episode 401 of The Mattie James Podcast, we'll discuss 3 reasons why it isn't. SUBSCRIBE TO MY PODCAST HERE: https://bit.ly/mattiepodcast My blog: https://blog.mattiejames.com My IG: https://instagram.com/themattiejames

In this episode, I'm discussing 3 things you should be creating instead of goals. Of course, goals are important and should still be set. But often times we create more goals when we're unproductive and it ends up backfiring on us. To help us reach our current goals, there are 3 things things we need to put place and I break it down for in this show.

In this episode, I’m discussing the 3 things you should ask brands before giving them your rate. I’ve been there before: just excited a brand wants to work with me, so I throw out a “reasonable” number that won’t ruffle any feathers and I don’t ask too many questions. I can’t tell you how much money you’re leaving on the table as an influencer when you do that.

Ep 302: How To Clear Your Mind & Close The Open Tabs In Your Head by Mattie James

Ep 301: How To Feel Unstuck by Mattie James

In this episode of the Mattie James show, we’ll be discussing how to get brands to notice you online. Sure, pitching brands can be part of your strategy as an influencer, but it’s also important to do the work necessary and create a strategy where brands notice you online and in turn reach out & pitch you. When brands start to reach out to you because of the kind of content you create and the kind of engagement you have with an audience, they’ll usually bring you lucrative opportunities that you never would have thought of to pitch them. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand exactly what you should include in your strategy to get brands to notice you online.

In this episode of the Mattie James show, we’ll be discussing how to create an editorial process and become consistent at posting. This can be applied to anything - your blog, your YouTube channel, your podcast or even your Instagram. You build a following when you post consistently and until you have a process put in place, you will be inconsistent. By the end of this episode, you should understand why an editorial calendar wasn’t enough and how to create your own editorial process that’ll get you consistent once and for all.