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How to Get Brand Deals (Without the Chaos)

The playbook we use with roster creators — positioning, rates, outreach, contracts & red flags. Save 40+ hours of trial and error.

Phase 1 — Position Like a Pro

Niche down in one sentence: "I help [audience] with [outcome]" — not "lifestyle creator"
Media kit essentials: follower count, engagement %, audience geo, past brands, rate card
Bio formula: niche + proof + CTA ("Brand collabs → email or Hustle Buddies roster")
Content pillars: 3 repeatable themes brands can picture their product inside

Phase 2 — Pricing Psychology

Never quote without benchmarks: use $/10K followers adjusted by engagement (we calculate this free on apply)
Package > single posts: 3-post bundles increase deal size 2–3× with same brand
Anchor high, justify with data: screenshots beat opinions
Usage rights & whitelisting: charge extra for ads running on your content (+30–100%)

Phase 3 — Land the Deal

Warm > cold: engage with brand accounts 2 weeks before pitching
Pitch structure: hook (their product gap) → your audience fit → 2 content ideas → rate
Or skip pitching: join a roster — brands come to you pre-qualified (that's Hustle Buddies)
Follow up once: 5-day bump with a new content angle, not "just checking in"

Phase 4 — Deliver & Get Paid

Contract minimums: deliverables, deadline, payment terms (50% upfront for new brands)
Approval loop: one round of revisions included — extras are billable
Post within 48h of approval — algorithms + brand momentum
Report results: reach, saves, clicks, comments — brands rebook creators who report

🚩 Red Flags (Walk Away)

"Exposure only" or gift-only for mid-tier creators
No contract, vague deliverables, or payment after 90 days
Requests for exclusive rights forever without pay
Brands that won't share ad budget range upfront

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