sponcon

Molly Tracy

Welcome to sponcon! A podcast for creator economy trends, influencer marketing hot takes and all the behind-the-scenes tea on brand deals. Expect bite-sized episodes, insights from my industry besties, and actionable advice you can put to work to crush your strategy. I’m your host, Molly! I’ve been in influencer marketing since the blogger era, and I now run VRAI, an award-winning talent management agency. Stay tuned to hear what I’ve learned after 15 years in the biz and hear from those making moves in this industry!

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    What You Need to Know to Become a Sought-After Foodie Creator

    This week on sponcon, we're talking all things food creators and cookbook deals! I'm joined by my industry bestie Lisa Poe, founder of LGPR, a boutique talent management agency representing some of the top food creators in the business. Lisa is sharing why being a great recipe developer isn't enough to make a splash in this category anymore, what makes food creators stand out to brands, and how book sales are just the beginning when it comes to leveraging a cookbook deal for your creator business.  We're also getting into how literary agents work, building brand partnerships around cookbook launches, why showing up for your talent IRL matters, and one BIG truth about working in influencer marketing that might surprise you. Basically, if you're a food creator looking to make a name for yourself in the space, this one's for you. Grab your coffee and let's yap!  Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Spon Con! 00:18 Meet Lisa Poe: Founder of LG PR 02:39 What Makes a Successful Food Creator Today? 03:01 Why Food Is Becoming a Gateway Niche for Creators 03:49 How to Stand Out in an Oversaturated Creator Economy 07:04 How Creators Can Land a Cookbook Deal 09:08 How to Find the Right Literary Agent 09:49 How to Monetize a Cookbook Beyond Book Sales 10:41 Building Brand Partnerships Around Cookbook Launches 11:02 Why Creators Should Think About Brand Partners EARLY 11:49 The Manager's Role in Cookbook Promotions & Book Tours 12:28 How to Get Brands Involved in Cookbook Launches 14:01 Building Stronger Creator Relationships Beyond the Screen 14:41 When Should Managers Travel for Their Talent? 15:22 Balancing Client Relationships, Travel & Business Priorities 16:38 Lisa's BIGGEST Truth About the Creator Economy 17:10 Is Influencer Marketing Actually a Hard Industry? 18:21 Thank you for listening!!!!

About

Welcome to sponcon! A podcast for creator economy trends, influencer marketing hot takes and all the behind-the-scenes tea on brand deals. Expect bite-sized episodes, insights from my industry besties, and actionable advice you can put to work to crush your strategy. I’m your host, Molly! I’ve been in influencer marketing since the blogger era, and I now run VRAI, an award-winning talent management agency. Stay tuned to hear what I’ve learned after 15 years in the biz and hear from those making moves in this industry!