AMA: Josh Steimle, Founder, Influencer, Inc. ~ Answers: How to Be an Influencer

Influencer marketing is all the rage. Find out how it can benefit your small business. Whether your business could use the boost influencers can give it or you’re interested in becoming an influencer yourself, this is a must-see event!

Check out Josh’s answers to all our members questions on becoming an influencer and getting authorships.

Josh will come buy and answer them on Wednesday.

​Josh Steimle​ is the Founder of ​Influencer, Inc.​ and author of the book ​7 Systems of Influence​. He teaches entrepreneurs, executives and working professionals how to build their personal brands on LinkedIn and engage in thought leadership to build their businesses.

Josh has written for Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Time, TechCrunch, Mashable, and more than 20 other publications. That writing led to a book deal, a TEDx talk and speaking gigs worldwide, interviews on TV, radio, and notable podcasts, and hanging out with Richard Branson on his private island (crazy story, you can ask him about it in this event).

• Do you want to write a book?
• Give a Tedx Talk?
• Get authorships on major websites?
• Learn how to do your own PR?

Josh has expertise in all of these and more. Here are some resources members can use.

How to Get Major PR Without Depending on Major Media Outlets

In this video, Josh reveals what buyers want and what they really dislike. Find out what kind of content we should all stop creating and what to do instead.

• Do you know what the most trustworthy method of marketing is?
• What about the best channel for B2B marketing?
• Why you should write a book.

You can become your own influencer and Josh tells you how.

How to Become a B2B Influencer

Our members who write for a living will be especially interested in this topic. But many small businesses also use their ability to be seen as influencers and thought leaders to increase their visibility and sales.

How to Get Published on Major Sites Like Forbes

Watch the video below because it tells you why most pitches fail on Forbes. Josh also shares exactly what you should focus on to become a thought leader and influencer who gets asked to write for major sites.

Also watch this video which contains answers from former Forbes Senior Editor Loren Feldman. Then come ask your questions of Josh.

These videos above and below will give you a great idea what kind of questions Josh can advise on. Some may also be interested in his TEDx talk on homeschooling:

Join our Mastermind Community to see all the great advice Josh shared on 3/6/19.

Questions Josh answered:

1. David Leonhardt of THGMWriters said: “My team writes books for influencers (or influencer hopefuls) every now and then. What would be the top advice for someone who has the knowledge on a topic, has come to us to write their book and wants to hit the ground running once they publish?“
2. Freelancer writer Liesha Petrovich of MicroBusinessEssentials shared: “I’d like to learn more about all these topics. What’s the first or most essential step?“
3. Julie Weishaar of NewHorizons123 asks: “Do you have any advice on what I should do to increase interest in my video creation services because I love creating videos.“