Have courage. It clears the way for things that need to be.
You earn influence by giving value and attention to other people. BE USEFUL!
Ask what you can do for influencers, not what influencers can do for you - develop relationships!
Want more Twitter followers? Take care of the ones you have FIRST!
Effective results come from knowing what's in it for them. What's your community there for and how you can nurture it?
Influence is providing attention and value to others.