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When looking for an influencer to work with, it's tempting to go for those with huge amount of fans and followers. This is perfectly understandable, as you obviously want your business or product promoted to as many people as possible. However, numbers aren't everything.

My best advice for anyone out there that feels like, 'I don't have a million followers so why should I even give it a shot,' is that it's not about the numbers - it's about the engagement. That's how you can build influence.

My fans and followers are so amazing.

I feel like everybody, whether you have one follower or a million followers, has an opportunity to either positively or negatively affect people.

I love my fans and have devoted my life to reaching out to them.

I'm definitely gaining new fans, and that's the key of any success... gain more love.

I feel that my fans have cultivated my talent and they continue to nurture me.

I can honestly say that the fans inspire. There's an unexplainable rush that comes when I'm in the middle of a set and the energy from the fans hit me. I also get really inspired through collaborations. I've learned so much from the emerging producers I've worked with just as they've learned from me.

An influencer with a small but loyal and engaged following can often have a far greater impact than one with a much larger fan base.

I get to know my regular fans, and they inspire me.