"Don't think of yourself as like this is a creator brand deal. Think of yourself as a startup." 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 2 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! ------------- Download the FREE Ultimate IG Monetization Guide HERE If you want to make influencing a successful side hustle or profitable career then you need this guide! We cover the 11 ways that you can make money from Instagram right now (even if you don't have a ton of followers!) 👉🏻 CLICK HERE TO GET THE ULTIMATE IG MONETIZATION GUIDE👈🏻  ----------- Timestamps: (2:07) - Tejas' brand deals journey during a recession. (12:36) - Taking a leap of faith and positive influences. (19:41) - Breaking down Tejas' revenue streams. (21:06) - Hiring the right people for your team. (35:55) - Tejas shares his highest-paying brand deal. (42:16) - Asking each other questions and future vision. ----------- Don't forget to follow the Full-Time Influencer on: Instagram | YouTube