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Principle of HospitalityEp 291 - Uncorking Opportunities: James Audas's Pursuit of Wine ExcellenceIn this episode of the Principle of Hospitality podcast, Renee Buckingham sits down with James Audas, co-founder of Luna Wine Store, Bar Heather, Arc Wines, and Lo Fi Wines. James shares his journey from starting in hospitality at a young age to becoming a successful wine importer and distributor. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of setting up wine-focused businesses in Byron Bay, his experiences working in high-end restaurants like Tetsuya's and NOMA, and the importance of building strong relationships within the industry. The conversation also touches on the ethos of organic and natural wine...
2025-02-031h 10
Thrive DiariesMy JUICIEST content creator tips + how much I have charged brands for content $$$ - interview from Do You Even Influence podcastCalling all aspiring content creators! This is an interview I did over on the Do You Even Influence Podcast with awesome brother-sister duo James and Renee Buckingham. On the episode we chat about juggling my 9-5 with content creation, how I went vegan plus my JUICIEST TIPS on how to go viral and how much $$$ I have charged brands for content.If you're looking for more info on the world of influencer marketing and content creation make sure to follow the Do You Even Influence podcast, James and Renee interview a range of guests and provide such...
2022-07-241h 15
Do You Even Influence?CC Monthly - Season Finale / Goodbye JamesOn this month's Content Creator's Monthly we talk all things Meta, give out industry news and have a BIG announcement about the future of our show. MENTIONSGang of Youths - Angel in Real Time album The Boys - TV showAtlas of the Heart - bookOur episode with @Vegandiaries@Sezzy.brownOur episode with Who Gives A Crap Our episode with Funny BusinessKarina Irby’s episode Alright Hey’s episode @Ha...
2022-06-2026 min
Do You Even Influence?@WhoGivesACrapTp - How the eco toilet paper brand built their global success and famous brand from social media - with Bianca LingToday on the show we are joined by Bianca Ling from the mega famous toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap - the amazing eco friendly company that donates half their profits (HALF!!!) towards providing clean water and working toilets around the world! WGAC nail their branding and brand mission and as Bianca is the Global Influencer and Affiliate Marketing Manager we thought she would be the PERFECT person to tell us all about what happens at WGAC HQ. What we DIDN'T know is that Bianca is also a mega content creator...
2022-06-1349 min
Do You Even Influence?Spill the Beans - we spill all your confessions and OURS! With Renee and ChloeUR FIRST STB! This episode is a little different than our usual ones but we hope you love it… because we are about to get VERY juicy (get the coffee).This whole ‘Spill The Beans’ thing is based on a segment Renee started on Melbourne Vegan Guide during lockdown and quickly grew with popularity. It’s a segment that supports people to get vulnerable and confess their secrets big or small! Now Renee has not one but two conversation card games which are available for purchase here.Now it’s your tur...
2022-06-0637 min
Do You Even Influence?@Karinairby the brains & ball of energy behind @MoanaBikiniBy now you definitely will have seen @Karinairby (1.2m followers) and her famous swimwear brand @Moana_bikini (570k followers) online. Many of our guests have built their following and then launched their own brand but one of the things that makes Karina's journey different is that she built her brand first and then her personal page exploded afterwards. Today on the show she tells us:How she did itWhat it takes to grow your own brandHow to shake off the haters and use them for great contentAbout K...
2022-05-3057 min
Do You Even Influence?@Funnybusiness_au the guys that built multiple businesses from LinkedIn & the importance of snacksToday on the show with have Robbie and Lachlan from @Funnybusiness_au - PODCAST . The boys have EXPLODED over the last two years and now have a second podcast with Pedestrian TV Unlikely Investors. Today on the show we find out: Who the boys' dream threesome would be withWhat it takes to create multiple podcastsHow to engage audiences How to diversify your content so you can make $$$Funny Business is a podcast for free-thinkers and creators exploring business culture and performance in Australia and abroad. Hosted by...
2022-05-161h 06
Do You Even Influence?CC Monthly - April 2022In this month's Content Creator's Monthly episode Renee and James discuss all the new updates with Instagram, why you should be on Tik Tok and hear from two guests who left really important messages on our Voicemail page. Enjoy MENTIONS:Moonknight Polysecure bookAttached book Our episode with Tommi from Tik Tok Robert Pattinson + Tom Cruise DEEP FAKESSunroom App@Emi...
2022-05-0232 min
Do You Even Influence?April Break AnnouncementSpecial announcement about when the show will be back after we have a much needed break. MENTIONS:The Course of Love - book James recommendsLindt Chocolate - James' faveRenee's Insta - check out her April fools saga To Be Honest - podcast episode Renee recommends
2022-04-0406 min
Do You Even Influence?@mitchellcoombs - his story from producing the talent to becoming the talentToday's guest @Mitchellcoombs has 56k followers on Insta and 241k on his Tik Tok with over 7million likes! BUT he never saw himself as the person infront of the camera or microphone. In today's episode we find out he ended up here and he tells us about: The first video that made him go viral all those years ago How he approaches different content for different platforms And what James is calling the single most useful piece of software a guest has mentioned! About Mitch:Comedian and social media creator, Mitch...
2022-03-281h 06
Do You Even Influence?CC MONTHLY - New influencer laws & Renee reveals BIG NEWS!Welcome to Content Creators Monthly, where we give you all the latest industry news and goss. Today's CC monthly features the most important news of any we have had so far. We are talking about NEW LAWS that affect all content creators. If you think you already know what we are talking about there is one element people are missing. Must listen. MENTIONS:-Sapiens - book James is readying-We Can Do Hard Things-Smartless Podcast ...
2022-03-1430 min
Do You Even Influence?@Rainbowhistoryclass - with Hannah & Rudy on creating community + why queer history mattersToday we have Hannah and Rudy from @Rainbowhistoryclass in our first episode with a community style page. After only a year of being online they have amassed a huge following of over 40k followers on Instagram and over 400k followers on Tik Tok. Their story is an awesome example of how making content that engages and ads value to your audience's day can skyrocket your popularity. In this chat we hear:How they did itThe sorts of collabs they get offered Their favourite pieces of queer history And they tell Renee and James their...
2022-03-0758 min
Do You Even Influence?@Carlafrombankstown - on THAT Instagram photo scandal and living your truthIn honour of Mardi Gras we are doing all LGBTQI+ guests over the next few weeks and to kick things off we are joined by the hilarious Ben James who is the creator and alter-ego of @CarlafrombankstownYou probably know Carla from her role as Gladys Butter-chicken's secretary or maybe you have seen the headlines recently where Instagram censored Carla's tribute to a Lizzo' nude photo shoot. If you are reading this in the future then you may also know Carla from Celebrity Apprentice. On the show today Ben talks us through these sagas as well as gi...
2022-02-141h 03
Do You Even Influence?CC Monthly - Jan 2022 - w James and Renee BuckinghamIn this month's episode of the Content Creator's monthly James and Renee talk about:their individual journeys with sexuality in honour of Pride monthNew things happening with Instagram that you NEED to be ready for Other industry news MENTIONSHNRY Jade Tunchy's scandal @BespyCola’s Episode on being a pro gamer!TwitchPatreonK-mart toy vlogger kit for kidsNew emojis post...
2022-01-3128 min
Do You Even Influence?@Bepsycola from government to gamer + the billion dollar industry behind TWITCHToday on the show we have @Bepsycola and you may look at her Insta and think she doesn't seem like much of an Influencer!?! Well that's cause she's big on TWITCH! With only 5k followers, she's managed to turn gaming into her career and in this episode, we: unpack the unfamiliar world of gaming and streamingfind out how streamers make money how much they make discover what it takes to be a successful streamerRenee and I were FASCINATED by our chat with Beth and we know you will be too! About Beps...
2022-01-241h 02
Do You Even Influence?@naturally_nina_ - from her journey with eating disorders, managing diabetes and how she became a powerlifter and nutritionistToday on the show we have someone you all know and love: @naturally_nina_ has a cool 154k followers on Instagram - but that's not all she does! She's also a fitness coach and a fully qualified nutritionist - we need more people like Nina on the Gram who actually know what they are talking about when they give out health advice!!Today she talks about:Her struggles with diabetes and an eating disorder TWBest practices around when to eat / what to eat if you're going for a workoutWhether more plants r...
2022-01-171h 03
Do You Even Influence?DYEI? - 2021 WrappedHey all, This is a big 'thank-you' episode for all your support this year. So grateful for your time each week and we love you forever and always. In this episode:Renee and James give their three key takeaways from the showAnd we tell you when we will be back Many thanks to our amazing guests and for the help of Raf Chavez and Mel Woodley who we literally could not have made this show without. It takes a village to raise a child - and if that child is an hour or so of au...
2021-12-2010 min
Do You Even Influence?CC Monthly - Nov / Dec - 2021 - w Renee and James BuckinghamIn this month's Content-Creator's Monthly we tell you everything you need to know about: All the new Instagram updatesSpotify's plans for growth (and how you need to be ready to get involved)Tik Tok awardsChanging laws around online behaviour and more!MENTIONS:Dark - TV SHOWRenee's conversation decksHNRY Splitwise TWOOBSTheir founder's episode Our designer - AshaGang of YouthsUpWork Linda / AlmoMilk’s episode Georgia Production's episodeMillie Gram (Tik Tok Creator of the Year)Tommi from TIK TOK’s Episode Sooshi Mango Chantelle Otten’s episodeSunroom Erin MolanLUSH *****OUR NEW WEBSITEhttps...
2021-12-1336 min
Do You Even Influence?From @HowToLive to @TWOOBS - with founders Stef and Jess DadonThis episode has everything for every listener. We actually struggled with whether to name the episode with it being about TWOOBS the brand or about the two founds, Jess and Stef Dadon who are on the show today. Jess and Steff were already famous from their How Two Live blog, and then Podcast, before they started TWOOBS. This is the story of how they grew their platform and then pivoted to become founders, moving away from content creating into running the sustainable footwear brand that is all over social media.
2021-11-291h 12
Do You Even Influence?BONUS: How to start a PODCAST - For realzIt seems every top influencer/content creator has their own podcast these days.Most of the influencer talent agencies have their own podcasting division to help their creators start one. Starting a podcast is a really good career move for a business-savvy content creator. So we are going to cover all the things you need to know to get started. We talk about:-Equipment-Software for recording, editing -How to get your show on platforms like Spotify / Apple Podcasts-Getting music for the show-Sourcing guests and moreLet us know if th...
2021-11-2221 min
Do You Even Influence?CC Monthly - October (yes, we know it's November)Hey friends, SURPRISE, this week we are just doing the CC monthly episode for October - weird cause it’s out in November, we know, but we actually recorded it a week ago. You will notice that James makes a prediction in this episode about something in the social media space and it has since come true. He was genuinely just speculating but he NAILED IT!It’s actually spooky. This is totally not him writing this, bigging himself up....... Next week we have Cherie from @thrivingonplants, but stick around today cause there is a lot o...
2021-11-0147 min
Do You Even Influence?CC Monthly -September '21 - with Renee and James BuckinghamOur monthly bonus episode where Renee and James cover industry news and respond to questions submitted through the Voicemail tab on our website. In this EP we talk about: New Instagram announcements Tik Tok takeaways How to get started in media How to find influencers to work with And MORE! *OUR NEW WEBSITEhttps://www.doyoueveninfluence.media/Leave us a voicemail for us to play on the showhttps://www.doyoueveninfluence.media/voicemail*Mixing and masteri...
2021-09-2645 min
Do You Even Influence?@Haylsa - On travelling, managing anxiety and working with your partnerToday’s guest @Haylsa (aka Hayley Andersen) is the influencer’s influencer and one of our favourite content creators. She doesn’t say yes to many podcasts so we are thrilled that she said yes to us, because, as you will hear, she is VERY busy with her work. In this episode she tells us about: her earliest collaborations how she manages a business with her partner having social anxiety while also being in the spotlightShe also talks to us about how collabs work at her leveland how she negotiates and ballpark figures of ratesYou know we lo...
2021-08-2351 min
Do You Even Influence?CC Monthly - August '21 - with Renee and James BuckinghamBONUS EPISODE BONUS EPISODE! We have a HUGE announcement. We just launched our WEBSITE and more! Listen inside for more info. Join Renee and her producer brother James in this first instalment of our ongoing "Content Creator's Monthly" series, where we:recap key takeaways from the show so far discuss industry news, policies, trends that you should be aware of and answer your questions about the show, Renee, rates and more. It's also a great episode if you are new to the show and wondering what we are all about and which epi...
2021-08-2258 min
Do You Even Influence?@felicityjadetully - on how your values should determine who you work with and that time she got "robbed" during a shootFelicity Jade Tully (aka Flick) is a spiritual healer, personal trainer and a fully qualified, plant based nutritionist - note that I said qualified* - this is important when we are taking advice from influencers online.Her page started as a foodie blog and then moved into lingerie modeling and now sits somewhere in the wellness and positivity category. With a few cheeky pics thrown in. She is so wise and wonderful that Renee is now a regular client of hers. In this ep:She talks us through why we should all be cl...
2021-08-1644 min
Do You Even Influence?Stacey McArdle (Tide PR) - What is PR and why it matters in this industryToday on the show we have the lovely Stacey Mcardle, who is the director of tide.pr - a PR agency that are experts at working with brands to collaborate with influencers. She talks to us about the way briefs come in and how influencers fit into a broader PR campaign. As well as the ways her agency finds the talent they work with and the things that make them want to work with an influencer more than once. She also tells us about software TIDE uses to get even deeper analytics from influencer pages to give mo...
2021-08-0932 min
Do You Even Influence?@DrHappy - on the study of positive-psychology and 'expert influencing'Today on the show we have Dr Happy aka Dr Tim Sharp who is @Thehappinessinstitue on Insta or @DrHappy on Twitter. Tim has three degrees in psychology, is an author and speaker who is at the forefront of 'positive psychology' studying happiness and wellness and is the founder of The Happiness Institute. He spoke to us about his journey and how his own struggles with mental health inspired him to start promoting the study of happiness, as well as his thoughts on the role social media can play on...
2021-08-0244 min
Do You Even Influence?@TarynWilliams - CEO of The Right FitHave you used The Right Fit to book yourself work? Or are you a brand who has worked with talent through the app? If you haven’t, well firstly, welcome back from Mars - I hope that rock there was comfy, BUT you are about to meet the CEO and founder of TRF, Taryn Williams. This power house of a woman spoke to us about her journey to starting multiple businesses and the things she has learnt / is learning about the business of influence. She has such a wealth of kno...
2021-07-2651 min
Do You Even Influence?@Raniwest_ on kindness and how every body is art.When she’s not finishing her PHD in Physics, Rani West is a model and micro influencer signed to Bella Management, all of this at just 22! She also hails from Renee and James' home town of Newcastle, Australia. In this chat she talks about her struggles with mental health, and her good and bad experiences with breaking the mould of what a ‘model’ can look like. Rani is a PhD student, sport scientist and model passionate about championing diversity and kindness in our world and the fashion industry. She believes everybody deserves to be celebrated for who...
2021-07-1956 min
Do You Even Influence?Beck Egan - Head of Influencer Talent at BELLA (Mgmt)@Beck.egan, head of influencer management at BELLA Management - Australia’s Premier Boutique Model/Talent Agency – delves into the behind the scenes work that goes into managing some of Australia’s leading online creators. She talks us through the benefits of having a manager as an influencer / content creator, The difference between exclusive VS non-exclusive management deals, top tips for engagement and more! She has such a wealth of knowledge for anyone in any stage of this industry. About Bella Management:Founding BELLA models in 2002, Executive Director Chelsea was determined...
2021-07-1237 min
Do You Even Influence?@SoyBabie_ on career changes, health problems and politicsReally excited to bring you this chat with our close friend Kitch aka @SoyBabie_Right from the start she shares her vulnerability with some of her health struggles and how her page helped pivot her entire career and get her out of a dark place.She also breaks down what it is like being that PR person that inboxes content creators trying to get content (hint: there’s more to it than you might think). Kitch aka Soybabie is a 25 year old social creative living in Brunswick, Aus...
2021-07-0544 min
The Rick Kettner Podcast#080: The 50 Best Business Books For Entrepreneurs To Read In 2021Let’s explore 50 of the best business books of all time. This list is made up of influential classics and personal favorites that have guided my entrepreneurial journey over the last 22 years. Each one covers unique and valuable insights that I believe can help you achieve your goals in business and beyond.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE, BOOK LINKS, AND MORE:🌎 https://rickkettner.com/the-50-best-business-books/Want to leave a COMMENT or watch the VIDEO edition?► https://youtu.be/c5-d_3aBAToSTARTUP BOOKS1. The Start-Up J Curve by Howard...
2021-06-3046 min
Do You Even Influence?@Abbgilmore - on mantras, shining and raising adultsToday's chat with the incredibly wise Abby Gilmore transcends being useful for anyone in this industry and is instead useful for anyone who is in the industry of being a human on this planet. She talks us through her personal mantra and some amazing advice she gives her kids that we ALL need to hear, as well as the reason for starting her business SHINE. Stop anything else you are doing for the next 45min and LISTEN to this!Abby Gilmore has b...
2021-06-2852 min
Do You Even Influence?@Nieshvanterpool - On micro influencing, diversity and algorithmsOn the show today is the awesome @nieshvanterpool who joined us all the way from Sunny London. In this episode Tennesha spoke to us about the power of micro influencing, and her thoughts on diversity within this space and also how the algorithms tend to favour certain standards of beauty over others. Tennesha is a freelance Brand Strategist + content creator, born + raised in London with a love for the sharing in the digital space across fashion, beauty + lifestyle! Her audience has grown organically + shares her nuanced love of mu...
2021-06-2444 min
Do You Even Influence?@Renee_buckingham - Our host talks openly about money, her brand and journeyOur host, Renee Buckingham, is in the hot seat to talk to her producer-brother James about her practical and business savvy approach to everything she does, with insights into they way they both think about her brand and growth. She talks openly about specific dollar figures around what she gets paid for different types of content, how she negotiates better rates and deals for herself AND what she looks for when negotiating deals on behalf of brands she represents. The pair also talk about the reasons why they started this show and their plans for its...
2021-06-2155 min
Do You Even Influence?@Livewithelle - On media kits, what to charge and sisterly adviceIf you have ever wondered what it’s like to work on the brand side in this business, while also being on the side of the creator, you are in for a good listen. @Livewithelle is someone a lot of people in this business look up to (myself included). She is an outspoken advocate for legitimising the industry of influencing and has written a number of articles on the topic. Think of her like your big sister on the internet. In this episode she gives specific advice on what brands should look...
2021-06-1447 min
Do You Even Influence?@JemuelWong - On the steps to becoming a Sneaker-Blogger@JemuelWong gets sent incredible shoes as a job. But how many does he actually own? You'll find out in this episode. He also has a tattoo of one of the major shoe brands on his ankle. Why? Well, he’s a sneaker influencer who somehow also finds time to be a full-time nurse, taking care of those who need it and be a husband and father to two children, three cats and one dog. You may even hear his cat, Honey during this chat. We were fascinated to hear about th...
2021-06-0738 min
Do You Even Influence?@CharisPixie - On fashion and wine. Full time.Ever wondered what it’s like to create content full time? Today on the show we sat down with the lovely Charis Pixie who told us about what it’s like to do the whole “influencing thing” full time. She spoke about the benefits of having an agent as well as her business decision to start a podcast that she managed to secure a sponsor for before they even launched! We discussed the issues with brands sending her products without asking her first and their expectations for free content in return. Charis creates incredibl...
2021-06-0338 min
Do You Even Influence?@MelbourneJade - On Being Ghosted by Brands and Foot-Pic RequestsWe honestly could not have picked a better guest for our first episode. Jade, from @Melbournejade, sat down with us to tell us what it's like to be an influencer AND work full time.Find out about what she charges for collaborations, how she keeps things authentic on her page and about a time she delivered work for a well-known brand who then left her on 'read'. Cruel.She also tells us what she thinks about guys sliding into her DMs asking for foot pics. During Covid, Jade moved from Melbourne to...
2021-05-2539 min
Do You Even Influence?DYEI? - TrailerJoin Renee Buckingham each week as she talks to content creators, brands, media agencies and more while trying to pull back the filter on the business of influencing. Renee has been in this space for years and is incredibly passionate about legitimising this industry. Don't worry... this podcast is all about the important stuff but there is plenty of hilarious behind the scenes moments... like that time I spilt red wine on a mattress in the middle of a content shoot. Our guests include exciting up-and-comers to international heavyweights. The broad spectrum of guests include sneaker royalty...
2021-05-2102 min