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The Crypto Pastor
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✅ Prioritize building trust with clients through upfront value and free work to foster long-term business relationships.
✅ Focus on aligning with brands and projects that genuinely interest you to maintain passion and effectiveness in your work.
✅ Utilize a strategic approach to securing sponsorships by targeting local, network-based, and larger companies that align with the event's demographic and ethos.
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Explain Yourself podcast, we dive into the world of brand partnerships, sponsorships, and the importance of building trust in business. Our guest, who transitioned from a ministry background to working with a successful YouTube crypto channel, shares insights on how he helped grow the channel to over a quarter million followers and monetized it for a million dollars. He emphasizes the significance of offering value upfront, even if it means doing free work initially, to establish trust and secure long-term relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and brands.
The discussion also covers the strategic approach to securing sponsorships, especially for events. By targeting local companies, leveraging existing networks, and reaching out to larger entities aligned with the event’s demographic, businesses can create valuable partnerships. The episode highlights the importance of staying aligned with projects and brands that genuinely resonate with your interests, ensuring sustained passion and effectiveness in your work.
Notable Questions We Asked
Q: How do you approach building trust with clients, especially in the initial stages of a business relationship?
A: Building trust involves offering upfront value, sometimes through free work, to demonstrate your skills and commitment. This approach fosters confidence in your abilities and helps secure long-term relationships.
Q: What is the best strategy for securing sponsorships for an event?
A: The best strategy involves targeting three key areas: local companies that align geographically, existing networks of sponsors who match the event’s demographic, and larger entities that have a vested interest in the event’s audience.
Q: Why is it important to work only with brands and projects that genuinely interest you?
A: When you are genuinely interested in a project, your passion and understanding are reflected in the quality of your work, making it more likely to connect with the audience and achieve success.
Q: How can businesses ensure they don’t get taken advantage of when offering free work?
A: Businesses should find a balance between honoring their time and providing upfront value. Free work should be reserved for opportunities with high potential, ensuring that it leads to tangible benefits and future paid work.
Q: How do you identify the right brands to partner with for a specific event?
A: Identifying the right brands involves researching those that align with the event’s ethos, audience, and goals. It’s essential to offer a proposal that highlights how the partnership will benefit both the brand and the event.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:06 Growing a Crypto YouTube Channel
00:46 Building Trust and Business Strategies
01:41 Balancing Free Work and Value
06:30 Identifying and Partnering with Brands
07:29 Sponsorship Strategies and Event Planning
14:36 Connect With Greg
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