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3/28/2026

How I handled a brand that wanted edits the night before launch

Facing a last-minute content overhaul, I learned to assess, strategize, and offer solutions rather than panic or refuse, delivering a successful launch.

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3/27/2026

The wedding photographer who turned brand gifting into rent money

*Names and identifying details have been changed.* The email landed in my inbox just as I was about to call it a night. Subject: "Inquiry - Wedding Photography." I opened it, already picturing myself, exhausted, with my gear bag slung over my shoulder, shooting another 12-hour e

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3/27/2026

What I send brands instead of a media kit

Instead of a generic media kit, I now pitch brands with a personalized "Collaboration Concept" that focuses on their needs and proposes specific content ideas we can build together.

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3/26/2026

The fitness creator whose churned brand came back two years later

Churned clients can return; consistency, authenticity, and audience trust are key to enduring success in the creator economy.

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3/26/2026

How I priced my first paid story slot, and what I'd change

I learned the hard way that pricing my first Instagram Story collaboration meant vastly underestimating my value, overlooking usage rights, and missing crucial negotiation opportunities.

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3/25/2026

The home decor creator who only pitches once a quarter

*Names and identifying details have been changed.* My phone buzzed with an email alert. It was a pitch from Sarah, a home decor creator whose work I’ve admired for ages. I opened it immediately, already knowing what I’d find: a meticulously crafted, insightful proposal for a col

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3/25/2026

Why I keep a 'no' folder, and what's in it

I keep a "No" folder as a running log of declined opportunities, helping me uphold my boundaries, maintain my creative integrity, and make more intentional decisions.

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3/24/2026

The dad blogger who books deals through his About page

A dad blogger finds success by attracting brands who genuinely read and understand his unique niche and values as expressed on his "About Me" page.

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3/23/2026

How I track every brand mention without a single spreadsheet

I used to dread tracking every brand mention, relying on tedious spreadsheets, until I built an automated system that monitors creator content and flags organic mentions effortlessly.

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3/23/2026