When done strategically, brand partnerships are a great way to increase visibility and revenue for your business. In fact, 71% of consumers say they enjoy co-branding partnerships. In today’s episode, we sit down with Ted Raad, the founder of Trend, one of the fastest growing influencer management and marketing companies in the US.

Listen in as we discuss why independent business owners need to lean into more paid brand partnerships, strategies for finding the right brands to work with, and how to advocate for yourself to make sure your deals are mutually beneficial.