"Nobody has ever lost business by doing a collaboration." This simple yet powerful statement from Ryanne Day captures the essence of what makes both her STG Eats food influencer account and her real estate business thrive in Southern Utah.

Ryanne talks what it really takes to run a successful social media presence, revealing that her popular food account requires about 40 hours weekly and actually operated at a financial loss last year. Yet she continues because of her passion for connecting people with local restaurants and businesses. While the previous account owner remained anonymous, Ryanne chose to put herself front and center: "I think it's fun when you can relate to people and you see people like people, like people." This authenticity has made her recognizable throughout St. George—she can "barely go into Costco without at least one person stopping me."

The conversation explores how Ryanne balances her dual careers, leveraging relationships built through STG Eats to generate real estate referrals while maintaining appropriate boundaries between her businesses. Her collaborative partnerships with local organizations like 435 Local, Shop the Boulevard, and area wineries exemplify her belief that "a rising tide lifts all boats." We discover Southern Utah's surprising wine trail, where diverse soil conditions create unique growing environments despite the region's large non-drinking population.

For those aspiring to build their own business or social media presence, Ryanne offers valuable wisdom: believe in yourself, commit to continuous learning, and find mentors who've walked your path. The podcast concludes with a powerful reminder that we're all just "one conversation away" from the opportunities we seek—whether asking directly for what we want or connecting with someone who can help make it happen. Ready to grow your business through collaboration? Listen now and discover how community connections could be your greatest asset.

Connect with guest Ryanne Day on Instagram: @ryanne_day
Link: https://www.instagram.com/ryanne_day/
STG Eats: https://www.instagram.com/stg_eats/?hl=en

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[00:00:00] Intro.
[00:04:15] Building the STG Eats brand.
[00:09:12] The real business of food influencing.
[00:16:30] Creative collaborations across platforms.
[00:24:25] Southern Utah's surprising wine trail.
[00:30:45] Finding work-life balance as entrepreneurs.
[00:35:02] Raising kids while building businesses.
[00:39:35] Final advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.