255 | The Power of Networking for Local and National Brand Deals with Alex Stewart of Sassy Confetti

While we've seen major shifts in the influencer and creator space over the last few years, one strategy has still stood the test of time. Networking. There is so much power in going to events, showing up, and building relationships. In today's episode, Alex Stewart joins us to share how her brand has grown and pivoted over the last few years and why she attributes a lot of her success to networking. Today's episode is brought to you by Link Whisper: Did you know that it's important to add internal links to your blog posts? You'll not only see a boost in your page views from your viewers clicking the links, you're also signaling to Google that you are an expert on this topic, which helps you rank higher. Link Whisper is the tool that will plug into your blog that will help you utilize this strategy! Head to the link below and use the code THRIVE. Try Now >> Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! Find it Quickly 0:57 - Meet Alex of Sassy Confetti4:35 - Alex's Journey: From Marketing to Influencer Empire 11:32 - Navigating Brand Partnerships and Influencer Marketing 15:39 - The Power of Networking and Community in Influencing 23:07 - Unlocking Influencer Success: Starting Small and Networking Smart 23:31 - The Power of Local Events and Personal Connections 24:15 - Leveraging Relationships in the Influencer World 26:28 - Navigating the Challenges of Content Creation and Self-Care 32:24 - Dealing with Haters: Strategies for Mental Well-being 38:25 - Embracing Real Life: The Journey Towards Authentic Content 40:07 - Wrapping Up: The Importance of Community and Self-Care Resources Mentioned The Profitable Blogger Society Thrive's Youtube Channel Thrive Facebook Community Shift Episode 243: Embrace Your Influence: Social Media Therapy Session with Harley Jordan Connect with Alex sassyconfetti.com Instagram: @sassyconfetti TikTok: @.sassyconfetti ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!  ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community!