Book excerpt: Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The marketing landscape has changed, and some marketers may feel like they’re wandering in the desert. The traditional methods, venues, and strategies marketers have relied on for decades are not working anymore. You must rethink your objectives, reevaluate your metrics, and shift from focusing on transactions to building relationships. #2 There are four primary types of relationships you can have with influencers: the influencer and their community, you and your potential new customers, you and your existing customers, and the influencer and you. It is important to develop a mutually beneficial relationship between you and the influencer. #3 The most important element in building trust with an influencer is their credibility. It is difficult to earn and easy to lose trust in relationships, which is why influencer marketing is not like buying an ad or posting on Facebook. #4 Influencer marketing allows you to benefit from the trust someone else has built up. It allows you to reach new audiences and gain credibility with them. It is a great way to begin building trust with potential customers.