This week we're sharing the story of how we became influencers and why we decided to retire from it over the past few years. There are so many pros and cons to this career path that we don't hear talked about often enough. In this episode, we'll share our experiences as well as any advice for anyone considering going into influencing.

Thank you to this week's sponsor:

You can try OneSkin with 15% off using code "MESS" at oneskin.co.

Pros of influencing:

• Working with favorite brands
• Getting paid to craft
• Pairs well with other jobs

Cons of influencing:

• Mean comments
• Risky career
• Not a steady paycheck

Tips for being an influencer:

• Think of your business like a table - it needs a lot of legs to stand up right
• Invest your money
• Build something you can keep later
• Have a newsletter

You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com

Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.