LIVE CHAT - Do you have to be a JERK to be a big influencer? (Featuring Audra Reins) @jenluv
LIVE CHAT - Do you have to be a JERK to be a big influencer? (Featuring Audra Reins)  @jenluv
Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
One thing I've learned over the years is that the biggest influencers turn out to be jerks. Almost ALL of them! How? Why? Why are nice people so unlikely to get to the top on social media? And this is such a nuanced topic that I'm bringing in backup, my very good friend, Audra Reins. Let's talk about it!

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