You misinterpret what he means. He means learn from them, take their advice on what makes a consistent hit, not just exploit their followers' numbers. He doesn

You misinterpret what he means. He means learn from them, take their advice on what makes a consistent hit, not just exploit their followers' numbers. He doesn't mean a JV. He means education. Being against that plan of action is like suddenly being able to talk to a top chef, and learn their secrets, and instead saying "I don't want to learn from you, Master Chef. I'm going back to reading A Man, A Can, A Plan. I have drive and passion." He also doesn't mean "work with someone who complements your weaknesses." That's called outsourcing.