“If it doesn't interest the viewer in the first millisecond, they're gone”. Today, I got the chance to sit down and talk with Tejas Hullur (@tejashullur), a 22-year-old content creator who has this hunger for content creation, business, and innovation that many seasoned influencers have now lost. In this episode, I nerd out with him about the creative economy, talk about how he plans to recession-proof his business, his super creative way of hiring, and what his long-term vision for his brand is. This is part 1 of the interview. 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!  ------------- 📲 Follow Tejas Hullur on Instagram HERE! ------------- 👉 Want to learn how to go viral with Reels? Inside our Reels Rocket Ship program, we teach you how to create engaging short-form videos and go viral with Reels. Join now to skyrocket your following on ReelsRocketShip.com ------------- Timestamps: (1:37) - Tejas on being a “train hopper” and how he got started with creating content (10:09) - Establishing the “creator” economy, learning how to write, & newsletters (21:53) -  “You don't need to be an expert to educate people” (29:48) - Networking, gaining mentorship, & his biggest mistake as a content creator (42:08) - separating your brand and personal interests, & finding a niche (47:30) - On being self-aware as a content creator & stepping out as the face of your brand ----------- Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube