The secret to finding your perfect brand partners 🔍
Issue #114
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Hey, Wildly Successful Travelpreneur,
Finding the right brands to pitch is a crucial first step to landing partnerships—but where do you start?
Here’s a no-fluff guide to narrowing down your ideal partners:
🎯 Step 1: Get Clear on Your Audience and Niche
Start with the basics: Who is your audience? What problems do they need to be solved, and what kind of products or services would they love?
For example:
If you focus on luxury travel, look for boutique hotels, high-end luggage brands, or premium skincare companies.
If your niche is family travel, explore kid-friendly resorts, travel insurance providers, or family-friendly attractions.
💻 Step 2: Leverage Tools to Find Active Sponsors
Head to platforms like Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok and search for hashtags like #Sponsored or #Ad. This reveals brands that are already collaborating with creators.
Bonus tip: Use websites like Social Blade to analyze creators in your niche and uncover their sponsors.
🤝 Step 3: Tap Into Existing Connections
Worked with a brand before? Don’t forget about them! Relationships matter. Send a quick email to reconnect and propose a new collaboration. Not sure how to word it?
My Hotel Sponsorship Pitch Letter Templates and Tourism Board Sponsorship Pitch Letter Templates are designed to help you craft professional pitches that stand out.
📜 Step 4: Build a Target List
Compile 20-30 dream brands into a spreadsheet, including contact info, past campaigns, and why they align with your niche. My Hotel Pitching Challenge can help you structure this process step-by-step.
By following these steps, you’ll not only find the right brands but also approach them with confidence and professionalism.
You’ve got this—let’s land those dream deals in 2025!
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With excitement,
Daniella
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Until next week (or the next issue),
Happy pitching!
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