Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Get your .Store Domain here: https://go.creatorwizard.com/PodcastDotstore12092024 Build a platform you own. Start with Kit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/PodcastKit12092024 Thanks to .Store Domains and Kit for sponsoring this podcast! Pre-order a copy of my book to learn more: https://www.sponsormagnet.com Get weekly sponsorship coaching: https://w...
Dec 10, 2024•30 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com My book, Sponsor Magnet, is almost ready for the launch. Join me and my buddy KC Procter as we discuss strategies for bonus links, landing pages, and keeping readers engaged. Build a platform you own. Start with Kit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CreatorDebatesKit11182024 Big thanks to Kit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Acce...
Nov 18, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com When my book, Sponsor Magnet, comes out in January 2025, I'm going to ask every single person I know to help spread the word. But I'm kinda terrified to ask. So, I sat down with my buddy KC Procter to talk about the RIGHT way to ask for favors. Build a platform you own. Start with Kit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CreatorDebatesKit10282024 Big tha...
Oct 28, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Sponsorships are NOT just for creators & influencers. In this video, ghostwriter Joshua Lisec explains how authors and writers can collaborate with brands and make a TON of money (maybe even more than royalties). To start your membership journey with Uscreen, get FREE access to one of their creator workshops: https://go.creatorwizard.com/UscreenYTVideo...
Oct 21, 2024•20 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com I asked my employees, Dee and Bianca what it's like working for me lol. Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CreatorDebatesConvertKit10142024 Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Sponsor Games waitlist: https://www.creatorwizard.com/sponsorgames Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark"...
Oct 14, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Wondering how Dodford convinces sponsors to do cinematic ad reads on YouTube? Let's talk to Danny AND his manager Gil Kruger. Book your free Uscreen demo: https://go.creatorwizard.com/UscreenYTMarch2024 Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring this video! When you support them, it allows me to continue to bring you awesome free videos like this! 🙏 Join 32,000 cre...
Oct 07, 2024•20 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Today my good friend KC Porter and I talk about our latest project my book Sponsor Magnet. This is the part 1 of our conversation on writing and marketing a book. Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CreatorDebatesConvertKit09302024 Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizar...
Sep 30, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Ever fear that your audience will call you a "sellout" if you start doing sponsorships? Matt & Parul from the London Writers Salon share their concerns and mindset blocks preventing them from taking their business to the next level. Book your free Uscreen demo: https://go.creatorwizard.com/UscreenMarch2024 Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring this video! W...
Sep 23, 2024•47 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Today we’re talking about the pros and cons of picking a niche OR being a generalist. Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CreatorDebatesConvertKit09162024 Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: ht...
Sep 16, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com In this exclusive interview with Sean Cannell of Think Media, Sean shares how Think Media has earned over $2 million from strategic brand deals, a far cry from the $300 in free product he was getting when he started. Join 31,000 creators getting legit paid sponsorship opportunities every week: https://pages.creatorwizard.com/join Learn more about my advanc...
Sep 09, 2024•44 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com What does a 5 or 10 year plan looks like for a creator? Chenell Basilio of Growth In Reverse and I talk about what we hope to achieve in the future. Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDConvertKit09022024 Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" e...
Sep 02, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Can you get a new project sponsored before you even launch? That was Lila's million-dollar question. In my new public sponsorship coaching call, we discussed: • When's the right time to pitch a brand? • Can you delegate pitching to someone else? • What to say if you don't have a track record • Should you delay the launch if you get initial interest? Join 3...
Aug 26, 2024•41 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Will I lose a ton of money launching an in-person event? What's the best way to structure events to ensure attendees tell all their friends about it? Am I insane for even considering this? Listen in as my BFF @CreatorScienceYT gives me therapy. Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDCOnvertKit8192024 Big th...
Aug 19, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Do brands really care if your content gets tons of views? Should you target big brands or small ones? How do you avoid getting scammed as a creator? In this sponsorship coaching call, I sit down with Larry Gibbons to answer his burning questions. Join 34,000 creators getting legit paid sponsorship opportunities every week: https://pages.creatorwizard.com/j...
Aug 12, 2024•53 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com 3 things you'll learn from this episode: 1. Whether you should focus on Passion or Profit at different times throughout your life? 2. How that focus will impact audience engagement 3. Who is a better Creator Debater: Krystal or Madison? Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDConvertKit08052024 Big thanks to...
Aug 05, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Ali Abdaal, best-selling author and the world’s most-followed productivity expert, joins me for a special episode of Creator Debates where we talk about his business structure, the coercive energy he feels around sponsorships, and making tough life/business decisions. Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CD...
Jul 22, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Here's the truth about the future of Creator Wizard. Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/branddealwizard Join 33K+ creators getting paid sponsorship opportunities every week: https://creatorwizard.com/join 👇 Creator Wizard Affiliates 👇 Claim your free ConvertKit acc...
Jul 08, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com My BFF Jay Clouse joins me to work through an internal debate he's having over whether or not to create a new offer. Join Kick's affiliate program and enjoy free '24 bookkeeping: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDKick06242024 Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDConvertKit06242024 Big thanks to Kick and Conv...
Jun 24, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com How can creators strike the right quantity vs quality balance with their content for sustainable growth? Marcelo Russo debates David Elikwu! Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CreatorDebatesConvertKit06102024 Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dar...
Jun 10, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Attend the best conference for creators. Buy your Craft + Commerce ticket today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDCCpromo Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/branddealwizard Join 32K+ creators getting paid sponsorshi...
May 27, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Is chasing trends cringe? Doesn't it make more sense to create evergreen content? Time for a debate! Attend the best conference for creators. Buy your Craft + Commerce ticket today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDCCpromo Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of ...
May 13, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Book your free Uscreen demo: https://go.creatorwizard.com/UscreenYTVideo1Feb24 Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring this video! When you support them, it allows me to continue to bring you awesome free videos like this! 🙏 Should Arvid keep his rates the same with his current sponsors or raise them? After all, what if the brand thinks you're greedy and cancels...
Feb 05, 2024•45 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com In this bonus episode with my buddy Jay Clouse of Creator Science, you'll learn: - The right way to pitch yourself to brands - How to negotiate without leaving money on the table - How to handle contracts - And that you're probably wrong about some things Follow Jay Clouse: 🌐 Episode page: https://podcast.creatorscience.com/ju... 🧰 Get My Gear List: http...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com A proactive approach to sponsorships can feel a little intimidating. You might think: “I’ve got all these brands coming to me anyways, so do I really need to start reaching out myself?!” But if that’s your mindset, I guarantee you’re gonna be making at least 50% the sponsorship revenue that you could be. That’s why I challenged Lexi on her sponsorship stra...
Jan 22, 2024•48 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Figuring out how to pitch to a brand’s marketing team can feel intimidating for any creator. Heck, despite her background as a founder and Chief Marketing Officer, being on the other side of the curtain has left even Amanda feeling uncertain. But if you don’t wanna rely solely on brands just popping up in your inbox, this is a skill you have to learn. That...
Jan 15, 2024•44 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Today we’re talking about the pros and cons of cohort-based vs. evergreen courses. Join the Creator Network today: https://creatornetwork.com Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/bdw-overview First of all, what’s th...
Dec 18, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com New Epidemic Sound users can use code "WIZARD50" at checkout to get 2 months free for personal or commercial plans. Expires Jan 1, 2024. Thanks to Epidemic Sound for sponsoring this video! Most creators allow long-term sponsorships to just… chug along. After all, it can feel like a lot of effort to renegotiate the terms of an already-lucrative relationship...
Dec 11, 2023•58 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Today we’re talking about the pros and cons of building a team OR staying a solo creator. Join the Creator Network today: https://creatornetwork.com Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/bdw-overview I’m gonna get re...
Dec 04, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Most creators see sponsorships as something that happens to them. The brand reaches out, we slot them into our ad “inventory.” But even if your inventory is booked out for the next few months, this approach is actually preventing you from unlocking the *true* revenue potential of sponsorships. That’s why I’m giving @CreatorScienceYT some tough love in this...
Nov 27, 2023•43 min
Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.com Today we’re talking about life transitions, opportunities, and how to know when to say no. Join the Creator Network today: https://creatornetwork.com Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.branddealwizard.com When my wife April and I s...
Nov 20, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 8
