Influencers get paid to make you think you absolutely NEED a product they're promoting. My dog is cute AF so of course we got roped into that scene. But here's the thing: we only accept paid/trade gigs with brands we actually support and use IRL. Why should you believe me? I have an excellent salary at a 9-5 as a primary source of income, therefore convincing YOU to make ME commission on dog products means very little to my survival.