The Influencer World: How to Get Paid, Negotiate Deals, and Partner with Top Brands ft. my manager Brooke Donohue

09/25/23 • 58 min

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E69: In this episode, we dive into the world of influencer management, content creation, and all of the nitty gritty that happens in the influencer universe. Join me as I sit down with my ride-or-die confidante and remarkable manager, Brooke Donohue! Brooke is part of the Hermana Agency – and the ultimate #BossBabe of influencer management. She is a superstar talent manager who knows how to navigate for her clients and stays hella organized while doing so. Her skills are unmatched, hence why she is my manager. Brooke and I are giving you the inside scoop on influencer life, navigating influencer contracts and campaigns, and pro tips on how to choose the *perfect* brands to collaborate with. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just a fan of the 'gram, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in and let us guide you toward success in the world of influencers, as both a content creator and manager. Episode highlights - About Brooke Donohue - How Brooke scouts her talent - Providing value as an influencer - Why you should sign with an agency - Building a sense of community as a content creator - Picking the right agency - Finding a manager who CARES - Brooke’s day in the life as a talent manager - Prioritizing tasks at work - Paid ad usage - Exclusivity when working with brands - What it is like to create brand campaigns - Doing research work for your campaigns - Deciding what events to attend as an influencer Timestamps 0:00- 2:00 | About Brooke 10:00- 15:40 | How Brooke scouted Koko 15:40- 28:10 | Life as an influencer and influencer manager 28:10 33:40 | Typical day for Brooke 33:40- 38:30 | Tips for looking at contracts as an influencer 38:30- 49:00 | What it looks like to create a campaign with a brand 49:00- 53:00 | Why influencers go to events 53:00- 59:49 | Questions for Koko and Brooke CONNECT WITH BROOKE: https://www.instagram.com/brookedonohue_/ https://www.instagram.com/hermana.agency/ CONNECT WITH KOKO: https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend https://boujeebestie.com https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

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Only Fans, Lap Dances & Life Lessons: Inside the World of an Ex-Stripper ft. Vera Smirnova

E68: Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a stripper, what goes down inside the clubs, and what types of men frequent them? In this episode, I sit down with Vera Smirnova, a fashion stylist, ex-stripper, OF model, and certified baddie. Vera is here to spill the tea on the strip club industry, covering everything from the dating scene to the role of drugs and alcohol, illegal activity, the allure of the money, and the types of men you encounter.

Curious about the men who are going to strip clubs? We've got the inside scoop, plus advice for those dealing with boyfriends who can't resist a night out at the club. Vera also opens up about her dating life during her time as a stripper, sharing the complexities and trust issues that came with it. But it's not all drama and danger. Our conversation takes a reflective turn as Vera shares the invaluable life lessons and experiences she gained during her time in the industry.

So, if you've ever been curious about the world of strippers, join us for this candid and eye-opening episode of Boujee Best Friends. You won't want to miss it.

Episode highlights:

Gogo dancing, Stripping, and Only Fans

Why Vera became a stripper and about the industry

Drugs and alcohol involved in this industry

Robbery and illegal activity in strip clubs

Experiences and life lessons from being a stripper

Types of men in a strip club

Vera’s dating life as a stripper

How you can keep your sanity working in this industry

Advice from Vera to her future daughter

Abuse in strip clubs

What type of men go on Only Fans

Leaving the industry and getting sober

Advice to Vera’s younger self

Timestamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Introduction

2:00- 10:45 | Vera’s background as a dancer and OF model

10:45- 14:50 | How to become a stripper

14:50- 17:00 | Drugs and alcohol involved in this industry

17:00- 20:00 | Robbery and illegal activity in strip clubs

20:00- 22:00 | Getting sucked into the industry

22:00- 25:20 | Types of men in strip clubs

25:20- 28:15 | Dating as a stripper

28:15- 30:00 | How you can keep your sanity working in this industry

30:00- 32:10 | Life lessons as a stripper

32:10- 35:20 | Abuse in strip clubs

35:20- 44:40 | Only Fans

44:40- 49:40 | Leaving the industry and getting sober

49:40- 51:15 | Advice to Vera’s younger self

CONNECT WITH VERA:

https://www.instagram.com/iamverasmirnova/

https://www.tiktok.com/@iamverasmirnova

https://www.youtube.com/@verasmirnova7071

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend

https://boujeebestie.com

https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute

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