In last week's episode, we chatted with Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth from ABC’s The Bachelorette. Kaitlyn and Shawn spill their secrets on growing an influence post-Bachelor nation, what annoys them most about social media, and the importance of staying real while being in the spotlight.

In this week's episode, we chat with branding and digital agent Dustin Parker. Dustin leads branding and digital efforts at APA Agency, one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the country. His clients including Manny MUA, Patrick Star, and Blair Fowler have amassed a subscriber following of over 10 million just on YouTube alone. Dustin shares tips on how to start a conversation with brands you want to work with, why it’s important for influencers to say no in order to grow, and 4 ways an influencer must stay authentic online.

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