Yes, I’ve sold in person as a server at a restaurant. A big part of the job is upselling—whether that’s recommending appetizers, pairing drinks with meals, or suggesting dessert at the end. I learned how important it is to really read the customer, listen to what they like, and make personalized recommendations instead of just pushing a sale. That approach not only increased sales but also built trust and created a better overall experience for the guest. It taught me that selling is really about understanding needs, creating value, and making the customer feel taken care of.

My process usually starts with trend research—I watch what’s performing well on TikTok and think about how to adapt it in a creative way. From there, I focus on the hook, plan the flow, and then film and edit to keep it engaging and fast-paced. For inspiration, I pull a lot from trends, audience behavior, and everyday relatable moments that people connect with.

One of my most successful TikToks was a video I made about my portfolio. It got much higher engagement than my usual content. I think it worked well because it combined a few important elements: I started with a strong hook in the first second to grab attention, used a trending audio that was already performing well, and kept the pacing tight so people would watch all the way through. The concept itself was really relatable, which encouraged people to comment and share it with friends. That organic interaction helped it spread further on the platform. Overall, the mix of relatability, trend awareness, and clean editing made the video stand out and reach a wider audience than usual.