63. Alexi McKinley On Owning Your Authentic Self, Building An Airbnb Business & Going Viral On Tik Tok

Pivoting in business is one of the hardest parts of entrepreneurship, but there’s always magic on the other side of making a bold move. No one knows that better than today’s guest and current Thrive Collective Member, Alexi McKinley, who is an expert on all things social media marketing, PR and running a profitable real estate investing business.

In our conversation, we cover how Alexi got started in turning her home into a short-term vacation rental and other creative ways she’s using her property to make money. She talks about what it was like to go viral on social media and shares her advice for anyone who wants to start leveraging TikTok to grow their brand. Alexi also highlights why it’s so important to explore new avenues for making money, even if they don’t always work out. 

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• How Alexi makes $9,500 a month by renting out her property 
• Alexi’s experience breaking into the wellness space and partnering with brands like Neutrogena and CVS 
• Developing a more resilient, grounded mindset when it comes to negative comments on social media
• Drawing on experiences from previous jobs to come up with creative solutions
• Alexi’s deeper ‘why’ and how that drives her success 

RESOURCES

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CONNECT WITH ALEXI 

Follow Alexi on TikTok: @aleximckinley 

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Work with Alexi: aleximckinley.com 

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