Run with Romy

How I landed my first PAID fitness collab with under 500 followers.

Stop waiting for 10k, 5k, or even 1k. If you have a vision and you know how to execute, the right brands will notice. I just wrapped my first official campaign as a fitness & running creator, and here is exactly how I made it happen while being a “small” account:

1️⃣ Personality is your superpower. In a world of static photos, brands are looking for presence. They want to see your facial expressions, your energy, and how naturally you talk to the camera. My advice? Post more videos where you are just you. Being “camera-ready” is about confidence, not perfection.

2️⃣ Have your ‘Digital Business Card’ ready. I don’t wait for brands to scroll through my feed. I have a curated selection of high-quality portfolio shots ready to send the second a conversation starts. First impressions are everything, make yours look professional.

3️⃣ Network in the right rooms. I don’t just hang out in fitness circles. I’m active in female entrepreneur groups. By connecting with business owners on a strategic level, you move from “just a girl who runs” to a “creative partner who understands their business goals.”

4️⃣ Find your niche. Working with @merazen.eu was a perfect match because they value comfort, style, and modesty. I didn’t try to fit the “standard” fitness mold; I stayed true to my own aesthetic.

The takeaway? Don’t focus on the number of followers, focus on the number of lives you can inspire and the quality of the work you produce.

I’m on the road to 1k! Follow along for more behind-the-scenes of building a life (and career) by design. ⬇️

#microinfluencer #fitnesscreator #contentstrategy