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485. Are Influencer Stays Worth It? How to Know, What to Ask, and When to Say No
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This week, we’re diving into one of the most common questions we hear from hosts: Should you say yes to that influencer asking for a free stay?
Whether you're actively seeking partnerships or you're flooded with DMs from creators offering “exposure,” this episode is packed with practical advice on how to approach influencer marketing with confidence—and boundaries.
We walk you through:
- Setting clear goals for influencer partnerships (and how to track ROI)
- Red flags to look for when influencers reach out
- How to vet influencers beyond their follower count
- What deliverables to request—and when to ask for them
- Why contracts matter and what they should include
- How to protect yourself if someone cancels last minute
- Our thoughts on content creators, UGC, and SEO-based partnerships
Plus, we highlight a host who’s doing it right and using creative influencer partnerships to boost bookings and brand visibility.
Resources Mentioned:
- Download Our Free Influencer Partnership Checklist
- Watch This Video: The Setting That Can Increase Bookings by 300%
Mentioned in this episode:
Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!
Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!
506 episodes
Manage episode 497518576 series 2602846
This week, we’re diving into one of the most common questions we hear from hosts: Should you say yes to that influencer asking for a free stay?
Whether you're actively seeking partnerships or you're flooded with DMs from creators offering “exposure,” this episode is packed with practical advice on how to approach influencer marketing with confidence—and boundaries.
We walk you through:
- Setting clear goals for influencer partnerships (and how to track ROI)
- Red flags to look for when influencers reach out
- How to vet influencers beyond their follower count
- What deliverables to request—and when to ask for them
- Why contracts matter and what they should include
- How to protect yourself if someone cancels last minute
- Our thoughts on content creators, UGC, and SEO-based partnerships
Plus, we highlight a host who’s doing it right and using creative influencer partnerships to boost bookings and brand visibility.
Resources Mentioned:
- Download Our Free Influencer Partnership Checklist
- Watch This Video: The Setting That Can Increase Bookings by 300%
Mentioned in this episode:
Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!
Quiz | Take our quiz to reveal your hosting personality style!
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