@brianhalderman

Welcome to steemit...
A little advice and guide...Here in steemit...
Be aware that, Steemit is not a High Yield Investment program, neither is it a ponzi scheme, here in steemit community, hard work and originality of content pays...For starters, ensure you build your team followers before you start sending original good contents of which i trust you have loads of them... No copying of other peoples work as it’s a serious crime in steemit and you will get downgraded...do recruit others also who will join your team. Try to get followers, always engage yourself actively in interesting articles/ posts by other members through intelligent comments. Also you can check out steem.chat to engage and make some friends. Follow successful people for better insight and or those who are ready to give you guide like @kenhudoy ;) Feel free to follow me and visit my blog and read some of my very interesting stories. I know you gonna love it and do not forget to upvote and comment.
Wishing you a successful steeming time amongst great and wonderful Stemians who love and cherish you!