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Hello again. Whether you’re running real marathons (hey, NYC!) or just crushing tasks and taking names, it’s safe to say being a business owner and constantly expanding and growing your reach is like running 26 miles all in one go, minus all of the cheering strangers around you. Don’t cry into your cup of water yet, we’re here on the sidelines and we want to say: you can do this. Keep going, keep breathing, and just keep looking ahead. 

On your marks, get set, let’s go. 

– The Leap 

Victor Cheng Spills His Money-Making Tips

Victor Cheng is living the dream. Toronto-born, Hong Kong-based, with over 183k followers on Instagram, Cheng is a photographer who is known for capturing the world’s most colorful cityscapes and locations. When Instagram began moving away from static imagery, Cheng adapted to create super engaging video content to show some BTS for fellow photographers, helping them get the picture-perfect shot. His work has landed him dream contracts and partnerships with brands like Google, Samsung, Facebook, and Airbnb. NBD. 

But for any photographer, Cheng included, accelerating in your career is a game of strategy and calculation, intention, and hard work. We caught up with Cheng to learn how he got his start, tips for making money as a photographer on Instagram, and his real thoughts on the direction social media platforms are headed.

Little Extras

​💸​ Meta gives creators just the tip. By tip, we mean money, of course. 

🖇️ While some cringe at try-hard LinkedIn posts, influencers on the platform are laughing all the way to the bank. Plus, they’re growing their network while they’re at it. 

🔮​ Which witch is which? In case you haven’t heard, #WitchTok is trending, and has amassed over 20 billion views. It’s not magic – it’s the power of community.

✔️​ Want to keep your blue checkmark on Twitter? It will cost you, and not just your dignity.

🎒​ School is now in session. Your classroom? TikTok Academy. 

💼​ Meet the new genre of influencer helping you with your resume and making sure you ace that interview. 

🚫 These people are loudly and proudly quitting social media right now. 

📧 Hey, you. Want to develop the perfect pitch email? Look no further.

Our Top Creators of the Month

It’s a big wide world out there, and it can be hard to find new faces that are making inspiring, fresh work. Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up our faves – from “edu-tainers” to coaches, stylists to food bloggers – i.e. experts and teachers who are leading in their respective fields. Besides imparting wisdom and helping you reinvent your wardrobe, these creators and influencers are worth taking notes from when it comes to how they run their business and platforms. From the quality of their videos to personal life advice and monetization tips, get ready to open your writing app and jot down some valuable life lessons.

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