The Leadline 8: The Do's and Don'ts of Influencer Marketing with Robyn Volkening

Have you been aimlessly sending your products out to equestrian influencers with the hope that offering up a few freebies will help your brand will go viral? STOP RIGHT NOW and listen to this episode before you send out your next shipment! Meet Robyn Volkening of V Strategy, an expert on all brand development and sponsorship. After getting a master's degree in Integrated Marketing at the University of Colorado, Robyn has worked with some of the biggest western brands including Cinch/Cruel, Twister Trailer Bob's Custom Saddles, as well as celebrity horse trainers and rodeo athletes like Clinton Anderson and Trevor Brazile. In this episode, Robyn speaks on a topic that she believes every equine retailer needs to hear - how to STOP throwing your money down the toilet on influencer marketing. You'll learn: Why influencer marketing needs to be more than "people seeing your stuff" The reasons you shouldn't start sending product out without a game plan How to choose the right influencer for YOUR brand (and why that's not just any influencer) The importance of having a goal in mind and tracking the outcome For the full show notes and links to the resources mentioned in this episode, visit http://theleadlinepodcast.com/episode8 . -- Enjoying this podcast? Join The Leadline Community on Facebook and connect with other horse business owners today! Support the show