Wearing: Vivo yellow tank top | Vivo black and white shorts | Woolworths white jacket | Shopbop Nicholas Strappy Sandals [/red_alert]
The one question I hear new bloggers asking is “how do I get brands to work with me?” I always follow it with 2 questions; one, has any brand approached you? two, Have you approached any brand? The answer is usually “no” to the two questions.
I remember after 1 year of blogging I started approaching brands, stores, whatever I felt would work with my content I approached them. I use to send out more than 10 emails a day, on a good day, I’d get 2 replies and on a bad day no replies. It was hard at the beginning, rejection never feels good however with the few brands I got to work with I quickly realised that there were untapped opportunities.
If you want to make money from your blog, you have to show up to work every day. Look at it like a job interview, there’s no day a job interview will come looking for you; you have to seek it. When you find something that fits you, something you love; you’ll apply then wait to be accepted. the same concept applies when seeking brands to partner with your blog.
Most times brands don’t work with newer bloggers because they don’t want to, it’s because they don’t know you exist. Send an email, introduce yourself and talk about your brand. You have an idea, write up and send in a proposal. The worst thing that could happen is getting ignored or getting a flat “no.” Feel sad for an hour or two, pick yourself up and repeat the process.
Don’t just wait for it to be handed to you, wake up, show up, work hard and be brave. This also applies to other aspects of life, not just blogging.
Great outfit n thankyou for your advice..I will definitely apply it.be blessed.
I love the passion you put into your work and your zeal for upcoming bloggers as well.You have just opened my eyes and i'm grateful…Keep on slaying Ma'
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I love this! The first time I approached a brand my virtual knees were shaking, now I see it as just another day in the Wolf + Moroko office. Great advice!
OMG where do I start ? The lips and sandals are popping. I love the colours in this outfit. So unexpected but gorgeous at the same time.
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Thanks for sharing .Very informative
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This is absolutely eye opening. Thank you for sharing. That outfit needed it's own post. Beautiful.
This was a much needed topic to address, thank you for always being thoughtful… Also, the outfit is perfect
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Love the way you approached this topic and how encouraging you are. Very helpful post that I will save for future use 🙂
This post is really encouraging. Thanks Nancie
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Love this post Nancie. Awesome pairing of the tank top and shorts! Also thanks for the advice on viewing it as an interview. Off to work on some proposals now.
i always appreciate you Nancie. the zeal u have towards upcoming bloggers is simply amazing.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Lovely tips. I will take on your advice definitely.x
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You have indeed encouraged me. Last week I had sent over 10 proposal to different brands and only got one positive reply, but by reading this, I feel rejuvenated. Thank you Nancy!
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I actually recently started doing the approaching because I got tired of 'waiting to be noticed'. So far one success story, will keep at it!
Thanks so much Nancie. You just tapped into my fear of rejection .But as you said take it as an Interview.Will definitely apply your advice. Thanks so much.
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Regards,
Leah.
Food for the soul , thank you for this post nancie
❤❤❤❤❤❤ just the message i needed to read today
Thanks nancy
I also want to become a blogger. Can you help me on how to do it?