Episode 36

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Published on:

26th Mar 2025

Working With Influencers to Market Your Short-Term Rental with Kelly Cain

Have you ever considered influencer marketing as a way to promote your rental? In today’s episode, Ali chats with content creator Kelly Cain about how short-term rental owners can make the most of influencer partnerships. 

Kelly is a Raleigh-based content creator and marketing strategist passionate about helping small businesses grow through engaging digital storytelling. As the founder of The Raleigh Local, she connects locals and tourists with the best spots in the city while supporting businesses through strategic content, social media marketing, and brand collaborations.

Time-stamps:

Get to know Kelly Cain (1:49)

Partnerships between influencers and small business (5:28)

Working with local influencers as a short-term rental owner (10:56)

Power Hour (17:57)

Crafting your pitch to an influencer for your short-term rental (18:53)

Influencer compensation considerations (22:14)

Types of content to include in your partnership  (24:11)

Common mistakes when pitching influencers (28:48)

Trends in influencer marketing to pay attention to (31:17


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Power Hour: Power Hour on Mondays at 1PM EST


Connect with Kelly

Website:  theraleighlocal.com

Instagram:  @theraleighlocal

Freebie:  theraleighlocal.com/10-must-have-tools-every-small-business-owner-should-use


Connect with Ali

Website: brandandmarket.co

Instagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.co


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The Brand & Market Podcast
A Branding & Marketing Podcast for Entrepreneurs
The Brand & Market Podcast is your go-to resource for actionable branding and marketing strategies tailored to small business owners, with a special focus on real estate-related industries. Join host Ali Haney, founder of Brand & Market and fractional CMO, as she distills complex marketing concepts into approachable, realistic advice. Whether you’re a realtor, short-term rental owner, or construction professional—or simply looking to level up your business’s brand—each episode delivers clear, insightful tips to grow your revenue and connect with your ideal clients.

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