Skip to main content
Spotify for Podcasters
Log inSign Up
The Business of Influencing

The Business of Influencing

By The Business of Influencing

The Business of Influencing podcast is a place where I, Vee, a lifestyle, fashion and beauty blogger based in Johanessburg share my knowledge and experience to help Nano and Micro Influencers with practical and organic ways to grow their audience, manage and monetize their influence on Social Media.

Social Media:

Instagram @thebusinessofinfluencing - www.instagram.com/thebusinessofinfluencing
Blog: www.vchilimanzi.com
Influencer Guide the book: mailchi.mp/0aa6acb1a771/influencerguide
Listen on SpotifySend voice message
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

17. INFLUENCE LIKE KAY YARMS, DARLING

The Business of InfluencingMay 04, 2022

00:00
20:35
17. INFLUENCE LIKE KAY YARMS, DARLING

17. INFLUENCE LIKE KAY YARMS, DARLING

In this episode, we are discussing how Kay managed to work with almost every brand that approaches her and how you can be that kind of Influencer.
Download FREEBIES
Influencer Guide
The NDA of Viral Content
Paid Downloads
Lightroom Presets
Email Template to reach out to brands
Social media
Vanessa- @vchilimanzi
Business of Influencing - @thebusinessofinfluencing
May 04, 202220:35
16. INSTAGRAM REELS HACK FOR MORE VIEWS

16. INSTAGRAM REELS HACK FOR MORE VIEWS

Apr 27, 202204:23
15. INSTAGRAM CHRONOLOGICAL FEED IS BACK

15. INSTAGRAM CHRONOLOGICAL FEED IS BACK

In this episode, Vee talks about the Instagram chronological feed that a lot of IG users had been asking for over the past few years. It's finally back!

Download FREEBIES
Influencer Guide
The NDA of Viral Content

Social media
Vanessa- @vchilimanzi
Business of Influencing - @thebusinessofinfluencing
Apr 24, 202205:14
14. 3 PILLARS OF AUTHENTIC CONTENT

14. 3 PILLARS OF AUTHENTIC CONTENT

Authenticity is something we all talk about but very few practice. Be the one person to practice it and see how you will draw your tribe in effortlessly.
Apr 03, 202203:23
13. WHAT IT TAKES TO WORK WITH A NEW BRAND ft ALEX SCHMID (founder of Contro)

13. WHAT IT TAKES TO WORK WITH A NEW BRAND ft ALEX SCHMID (founder of Contro)

Todays’s episode welcomes our first guest to the show, Alex Schmid. He is the founder of Contro and he is sharing insights on what it takes for influencers to work with new brands. We go into details about what the brand looks for, how you should reach out to them and how you should conduct yourself when you are a part of a campaign.
Jul 01, 202136:33
12. 5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE BECOMING AN INFLUENCER

12. 5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE BECOMING AN INFLUENCER

In this episode I’m sharing some of the things I’ve had to deal with over the years as an Influencer.
Jun 11, 202109:48
11. BE CONSISTENT AND GET BRAND DEALS OF YOUR DREAMS

11. BE CONSISTENT AND GET BRAND DEALS OF YOUR DREAMS

In this episode I’m sharing ways in which you can be consistent in order to get the brand deals you dream of while staying true to self and to your audience.
Jun 03, 202106:55
10. HOW TO BE SUCCESSFULLY PRESENT ON EVERY SOCIAL PLATFORM

10. HOW TO BE SUCCESSFULLY PRESENT ON EVERY SOCIAL PLATFORM

In this episode I’m sharing how you can be on each social platform without burnout.
May 28, 202104:56
9. HOW TO SERVE YOUR AUDIENCE

9. HOW TO SERVE YOUR AUDIENCE

Serving your audience should be your number 1 priority and goal because without them you wouldn't have any influence. Once you show up and serve them well, you will reap the results. Purchase my book, Influencer Guide Social Media IG & Twitter : @vchilimanzi Blog: www.vchilimanzi.com
May 06, 202106:27
8. WHAT TO DO DURING YOUR FIRST BRAND CAMPAIGN

8. WHAT TO DO DURING YOUR FIRST BRAND CAMPAIGN

Apr 28, 202108:18
7. HOW TO INCREASE IG STORY VIEWS

7. HOW TO INCREASE IG STORY VIEWS

Stories are the easiest way to reach a wider audience if you ask me because we all scroll through stories a million times a day. So, it’s very important to keep people plugged in on your content by following the three tips I’m sharing in this episode. Purchase Influencer Guide: https://gumroad.com/l/WXxYy Social Media IG & Twitter : @vchilimanzi Blog: www.vchilimanzi.com
Apr 21, 202103:49
6. DO I HAVE TO BE ON EVERY SOCIAL PLATFORM?

6. DO I HAVE TO BE ON EVERY SOCIAL PLATFORM?

My short answer to this questions, NO. If we all had to be active on every social platform, fatigue would have the best of us. Listen to the full episode to learn what you should be doing on every social platform. Purchase Influencer Guide: https://gumroad.com/l/WXxYy Social Media IG & Twitter : @vchilimanzi Blog: www.vchilimanzi.com
Apr 13, 202104:05
5. 5 WAYS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT ON INSTAGRAM - WORKING WITH THE ALGORITHM

5. 5 WAYS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT ON INSTAGRAM - WORKING WITH THE ALGORITHM

Engagement has moved from being about likes and more focus is placed on the value you give your followers and that is indicated by the number of times your posts are saved or shared.
Apr 08, 202109:28
4. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NICHE AND TARGET AUDIENCE AND HOW IT CONTRIBUTES TO YOUR SUCCESS

4. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NICHE AND TARGET AUDIENCE AND HOW IT CONTRIBUTES TO YOUR SUCCESS

Niche and Target audience are used interchangeably in the Influencer space but the two are different and I explain the difference in this episode. Purchase Influencer Guide: https://gumroad.com/l/WXxYy Social Media IG & Twitter : @vchilimanzi Blog: www.vchilimanzi.com
Apr 01, 202104:22
3. 3 PLATFORMS EVERY INFLUENCER NEEDS

3. 3 PLATFORMS EVERY INFLUENCER NEEDS

It would be tragic if we woke up one day and social media was a thing of the past without any notice. That's why in this episode I share two more platforms that you as an Influencer should make use of to ensure you will always be able to reach your audience in case of anything. Social Media IG & Twitter : @vchilimanzi Blog: www.vchilimanzi.com
Apr 01, 202103:28
2. PICKING/CHANGING YOUR USERNAME

2. PICKING/CHANGING YOUR USERNAME

Picking a username and rebranding are some of the things most Influencers fear because we risk losing followers and engagement but in this episode you'll learn how to pick a username do any damage to your brand. Purchase Influencer Guide: https://gumroad.com/l/WXxYy Social Media IG & Twitter : @vchilimanzi Blog: www.vchilimanzi.com
Apr 01, 202105:51
1. INFLUENCING SUCKS. HERE ARE 5 TIP TO MAKE IT UNSUCK

1. INFLUENCING SUCKS. HERE ARE 5 TIP TO MAKE IT UNSUCK

Receiving PR packages and attending events is all cute and nice but getting paid is much nicer. Influencing really sucks when you aren't getting paid or not getting paid enough so in this episode I'm sharing 5 tips to help make the journey less sucky! Purchase Influencer Guide: https://gumroad.com/l/WXxYy Social Media IG & Twitter : @vchilimanzi Blog: www.vchilimanzi.com
Mar 31, 202106:10