In episode 665, Brett Dupree teaches us how collaborating with other content creators—especially through virtual summits—can accelerate business growth and create a steady, self-sustained income

Brett DuPree is a food blogger and the founder of Freaking Delish, where she helps hardworking families create simple, delicious meals that fit into their busy lives. In addition to her blog and membership platform, she hosts an annual summit, "What's for Dinner?": The Summit, that brings together content creators from across the food and lifestyle space to share practical tips, recipes, and inspiration. With a focus on collaboration and serving everyday families, Brett is passionate about making mealtime stress-free and meaningful for everyone.

In this episode, you’ll discover powerful collaboration strategies and gain insight into hosting virtual summits, helping food bloggers expand their reach and grow their businesses, without relying on social media.

Key points discussed include:

- Why collaboration matters: Working together with other bloggers can accelerate your growth and open new opportunities.

- The power of virtual summits: Hosting or participating in online summits helps expand your audience and generate revenue.

- Breaking free from social media dependence: Brett shares why she built her business without relying heavily on social media.

- Overcoming fears around video content: Being comfortable on camera can open doors to new collaborations and opportunities.

- How to build strong relationships: Genuine connections with fellow bloggers can lead to ongoing collaborations and success.

- Getting past rejection in collaborations: Many bloggers are hesitant to collaborate at first, but persistence and exposure to new ideas can change their mindset.

- Balancing summit planning with content creation: Hosting a summit is a big commitment, so careful organization and time management are key to success.

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