As Told by Zink
Samantha Zink is the visionary Talent Management Agency Founder and CEO behind Zink Talent. Follow along on her journey to finding her soul purpose.
From having an epiphany on the subway in NYC leading her to pack up her 9 to 5 in Fashion PR, taking a leap of faith to start her own business, and everything in between.
Samantha spills the truth about the not-so-glamorous life of PR in NYC, how she started her business and grew it to a globally known agency, her spiritual journey, the power of manifesting, and so much more.
As Told by Zink will feature Samantha’s network of influencers, celebrity personalities, and thought leaders [in health, wellness, spirituality, business, finance, and dating]. With a passion for empowering influencers and a trailblazing spirit, Samantha Zink continues to shape the influencer marketing landscape and inspire others through her transparent and transformative storytelling.
As Told by Zink
++ episode 198: what talent managers wish influencers understood
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Everyone wants a talent manager, but the truth is not every creator is ready for one.
In this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest misconceptions in the influencer industry. From missed deadlines and ignoring campaign briefs to disappearing when it's time to communicate, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes challenges that talent managers face every day and how these habits can damage relationships with brands.
We'll talk about what brands actually expect from creators, why professionalism matters just as much as great content, and the signs that you may be better off managing yourself until you're ready to treat content creation like a business.
Whether you're an aspiring influencer, a full-time creator, or simply curious about how the industry really works, this episode is an honest conversation about what it takes to build a long-lasting career in influencer marketing.