Guides
Straight answers for creators.
Plain guides on getting a manager, landing brand deals and getting paid, for creators and athletes who are still building.
- 01Do I Need a Manager as a Small Creator?A plain checklist for nano and micro creators: when to handle deals yourself, when a manager pays for itself, and what to avoid.Influencer
- 02How Much to Charge for a Sponsored Post in 2026Real rate ranges for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube by follower tier, plus what raises your price: usage rights, exclusivity and extra edits.Influencer
- 03How to Get a Talent Manager as an InfluencerWhat managers look for, how to reach out, what to ask before you sign, and the warning signs that mean walk away.Influencer
- 04How to Get Your First Brand Deal (Even With a Small Following)A step by step plan for landing your first brand deal: what brands check, how to pitch, and how to turn free product into paid work.Influencer
- 05What Does an Influencer Manager Do?The real day to day of an influencer manager: finding deals, setting rates, reading contracts, chasing payments and planning your growth.Influencer
- 06How Musicians Get Brand Sponsorships: A Step by Step GuideHow independent artists land brand sponsorships, from local shops to paid campaigns, plus how to pitch, price and protect your music in the deal.Music
- 07How Fashion Creators Get Brand Deals: A Beginner's PlaybookHow fashion creators land brand deals, from affiliate links and gifted pieces to paid campaigns and ambassador roles, and how to price them.Fashion
- 08How Beauty Creators Get Brand Deals: From PR Packages to PaidHow beauty creators move from free PR packages to paid brand deals, what brands check first, and the honesty rules that protect your audience.Beauty
- 09Athlete NIL Brand Deals: A Beginner's Guide to Getting StartedHow college and high school athletes land NIL brand deals, what Division I athletes must report to NIL Go, and how to avoid deals that get blocked.Sports
- 10Brand Deal Contract Checklist: What to Look For Before You SignUsage rights, exclusivity, payment terms, revisions and exits. The clauses that decide what a brand deal is really worth, in plain words.Every lane
- 11Guaranteed Monthly Income for Creators: How Retainers and Minimum Income Deals WorkCreator income swings month to month. Here is how retainers, advances and minimum income deals work, and what to ask before you sign one.Every lane
- 12How Much Do Influencer Managers Take? Commission ExplainedTypical influencer manager commission, gross vs net, what income it should cover, and the math to check if a manager pays for itself.Every lane
- 13How to Make a Media Kit as a Creator (With What to Put on Each Page)What goes in a creator media kit, how to find your real numbers, and how to make one in an afternoon, even with a small following.Every lane
- 14Red Flags When Signing With a Creator Agency or Talent ManagerUpfront fees, rushed contracts, vague commission and forever terms. The warning signs to check before you sign with any creator agency.Every lane
- 15Talent Manager vs Talent Agent: What Is the Difference?Managers guide your whole career, agents book specific deals. Here is how each one works, how they get paid, and which one you need first.Every lane
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