f you opt to work for yourself by becoming a social media influencer, there are a few ways to make an income. Becoming a brand advocate can allow you to be paid per post as advertisements featuring their products. Some brands will provide discount codes that allow you to get a piece of the sale from any shopper that uses your code at checkout. If you decide to become a video influencer on a platform like YouTube, there may be a point in time where advertisers will pay you to put their ad on your content in the form of a video break or an overlaid text ad.
