Should you reinvent the wheel or just go with the flow? Today I’m sitting down with Rachel Martino (@rachmartino), a content creator based in New York and the founder of Dream Life Studio, to talk about her creator journey, how she grew her affiliate income during the pandemic, built a six-figure photo studio business, and where she wants to take her business in the future. Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like you become full-time influencers so you can also do what you love for a living! ------------- 📲 Check out Rachel Martino's Socials & her offers HERE! ------------- 👉 FREE NEW TRAINING: https://successfulinfluencer.com Save your spot now for our value-packed free training that will teach you how to explode your Instagram following and become a PAID influencer. ------------- Timestamps: (2:53) - From starting her influencer journey on YouTube to transitioning to Instagram (8:06) - Learning the ins and outs of Instagram  (15:58) How Rachel got started with paid brand deals & the beginning of her studio  (20:18) The rise of dream love studio & its future plans  (33:50) - On transitioning out of being the face of her brand in the future (43:20) - Rachel’s five-year plan, how her style formed over the years, and some quick-fire questions! ----------------- Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube