In episode 420, Megan chats to Marley Braunlich about how to stand out to brands and establish long-term partnerships with the brands you love.

Marley has been food blogging for a little over 1 year. She started working full-time for an SEO agency one month later. During this time, she grew her Instagram audience to 13k followers and started working with brands to earn a side income while the blog matured and she continued to pour into the blog. Marley has learned how to successfully land brand deals and form long-term partnerships and shares her tips in this episode. You'll learn how to land your first brand partnership, what to include in your pitch email and ways in which you can set yourself apart so that brands want to continue working with you.

- DM brands on Instagram, show genuine interest and knowledge of the brand.

- Create your pitch email early on and revise as you gain experience.

- Have a portfolio you feel proud of (doesn't have to be perfect right away).

- Should you include examples of past client work or successful social posts/metrics in your pitch?

- How can you add a human touch and stand out even more in your pitch?

- Why does it help to ask a question or have a CTA in your email?

- Stay consistent and keep trying, sooner or later you will land your first brand deal.

- What are the best practices when you work with a brand?

- What should you do if you don't hit target metrics with content for brands?

Connect with Marley Braunlich

Website | Instagram