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Sounds way better than “follow me and I’ll follow you” 🤷🏽‍♂️ lol

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who wants that anyways :)

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so much to learn here. I have two questions: a) did those brands reach out to you via LinkedIn or is there another platform you can recommend for people that are not on LinkedIn and b) can you write a post about pitching to brands? would be super curious to learn more!

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Thank you, Claudia. To answer your questions:

a - both. But this platform helped me reach out consistently and get really good brand partnerships too: https://passionfroot.cello.so/Uzr1wd6DLsi

b - definitely, a masterclass is also underway

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Even I have faced the same issue on LinkedIn. I was doing quantity > quality. Having had the experience I have learned the linkedIn gurus who say post 5 times and 100 other things. That isn't relevant to me. So, now the focus is on quality and getting those engagement up by forming a like-minded community.

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I am sure it feels more refreshing and authentic to you now and your audience sees that too.

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thank you Ana for this thoughtful note. If I had to sum up the learning, it is that authenticity wins everytime.

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The more I tried to look like that corporate bitch who would not stop at anything, the more miserable I was.

The moment I stoped chasing numbers of any kind, that’s when the magic switched on.

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Being you has never been more rewarding.

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Fully agree 👍🏽

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This post is awesometastic! 🤩

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Definitely reading this! I’m a creator too and can’t wait to connect with you and your community. I write about our world too 🙈

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I’ve been hearing this advice for the last 3-4 years. It’s true - an increasing number of brands are more concerned with engagement rather than the amount of followers someone has. There is even a formula that lets you calculate the rate of engagement per post. Thank you for sharing this concept.

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Great insight, it's good sometimes not to chase numbers, concentrate on your passion, numbers will follow you.

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Thank you for this post, this is what I needed to see.

But I've a question, for example if I have an idea or inspiration to do something, and i feel that I need to get the equipment for it, but I don't have the funds, should i just wait to get those gadget, or just start like that.

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