Finding authentic ways to connect with your followers on social media has become a tough challenge for both brands and influencers. They all want to work together to grow and reach more people, but it's not always clear how to make that happen. This has left a lot of people wondering how to create worthwhile partnerships that actually make an impact. If you have a brand or business, you might be wondering: What are the best practices for collaborating with influencers to drive mutual growth?   In this week’s episode, hosts J.J and April call upon the experts! Emily Ward and Jess Hunichen from the global talent agency Shine Talent Group are here to share their secrets about how to make successful partnerships between companies and social media stars. They offer practical strategies and considerations that are necessary for working together effectively. Tune in and learn how to crush your social media marketing through mutually beneficial partnerships!    Follow on Instagram @shineventures and @shinetalentgroup Follow on TikTok @shinetalentgroup   --   CLARIFY YOUR MARKETING AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: Storybrand.com/sb7   TURN YOUR WEBSITE INTO A SALES MACHINE WITH THE ULTIMATE WEBSITE TEMPLATE: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Website   HIRE A STORYBRAND CERTIFIED GUIDE TO HELP CREATE THE MARKETING AND MESSAGING YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO GROW: MarketingMadeSimple.com   HELP US DELIVER EVEN MORE VALUE EACH WEEK BY COMPLETING OUR HERO MAKER SURVEY: StoryBrand.com/Survey   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand