Sponsor Magnet: Attract, Price, & Execute Dream Partnerships

Apply for sponsorship coaching: https://www.wizardsguild.com You're not imagining it. Here's exactly why it's happening and what to do about it: Why follower count is no longer a proxy for influence — and what brands actually care about now How the explosion of creator supply is turning you into a commodity (and how to escape it) The pricing mistake that's quietly killing your deal flow How to get brands off the spreadsheet and into a real conversation with you Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com 00:00 Why Brand Deals Feel Harder to Get 01:00 Following Is No Longer a Proxy for Influence 03:40 The Creator Supply Explosion 05:32 How to Stand Out with Professionalism 07:03 Why Spitting Back One Number is Killing Your Deals 08:44 How to Get Off the Spreadsheet 10:56 Outreach Strategy if Your Inbox Has Gone Cold For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Apply for sponsorship coaching: https://wizardsguild.com More followers. More brand inquiries. Same rates. If that's you, the problem isn't your audience… it's the way you're pricing yourself. Here's exactly how to fix it. Today, I’ll discuss: Why asking friends what to charge is keeping you stuck under an invisible ceiling The price anchor trap that makes brands push back when you try to raise rates How dynamic pricing quietly gets you removed from brands' future plans The one question to ask before you ever quote a number The ARC Framework: Awareness, Repurposing, and Conversion and why each one changes your pricing strategy completely Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com 00:00 Why Audience Growth Doesn't Raise Your Rates 01:02 Trap #1: The Pricing Ceiling from Guessing Together 02:24 Trap #2: The Price Anchor That Caps Every Future Deal 04:32 Trap #3: Dynamic Pricing Kills Long-Term Brand Relationships 06:39 The One Question to Ask Before You Quote Anything 07:38 The ARC Framework: Awareness, Repurposing, Conversion 09:08 How Brand Goals Determine What They'll Pay You 12:23 Your New Pricing Strategy in One Sentence For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Howie Chan has 100K+ followers on LinkedIn, a newsletter, and a podcast — and he's barely made $10K from sponsorships all year. The problem isn't his audience. It's the story he's been telling himself about what sponsors actually want from him. Here's what we cover: Why brands almost never ask for "results" — and how the fear of being asked is silently killing your outreach How to use your audience survey data to reverse-engineer the perfect brand pitch The consultant mindset shift that makes sponsorship conversations feel natural Why you should stop chasing inbound AI pitches and start targeting brands your audience actually needs How to ask your own audience to sponsor you (yes, really) Follow our guest: Howie Chan https://www.howiechan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/howiechaniam/ Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Chapters: 00:00 From Consultant to Creator: The Sponsorship Gap 03:00 The Mindset Block Stopping Your Outreach 07:30 Using Your Consultant Skills to Pitch Brands 12:00 Surveying Your Audience to Find Brand Fits 17:30 Turning Inbound Guest Pitches Into Deal Opportunities 22:00 Outcome-Based Thinking vs. Price-Based Pitching 28:00 Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 Brands: Where to Focus Your Energy 33:30 Live Brand Research: Breaking Down Neurogum as a Case Study 40:00 Ask Your Own Audience to Sponsor You 43:00 Quick Wins: Reactivating Past Sponsors For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Can you imagine landing $24K in sponsorships in a single week?! Today, I’m talking with a newsletter operator named Marketing Max who spills the tea: Why sending 12 newsletters a week (not 1-2) is the real secret to sponsorship revenue His Typeform trick that turns new subscribers into inbound advertiser leads on day one How to sell guaranteed CPC instead of "billboard" ads … and why it crushes your close rate The consultative sales call framework that has brands offering to wire you on the spot Why you should follow up 10-12 times and why sponsors actually want you to Follow our guest: Marketing Max – https://marketingmax.com | Socials: @MarketingMax Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com 00:00 $24K in Weekly Ad Sales: The Newsletter Breakdown 01:34 The Secret Sauce: Frequency + Not Being Afraid to Ask 04:04 Inbound vs. Outbound: How 60% of Advertisers Come to Max 05:57 The Typeform Trick That Books Calls on Signup Day 08:08 Why Following Up 10-12 Times Is Actually Doing Them a Favor 09:36 Is the Newsletter Ad Heyday Really Over? 10:36 Selling Traffic, Not Billboards: The Guaranteed CPC Model 11:23 How to Avoid Reader Fatigue at High Volume 13:04 Direct vs. Indirect Monetization: Straddling Both 15:45 How to Vet Advertisers Before You Promote Them 16:17 Live Sales Call Roleplay: Qualifying a SaaS Brand 22:14 Breaking Down What Max Did Right on the Call 27:01 The Consultative Approach That Takes You from 20K to 2M/Year 28:23 Justin's Feedback: The Budget Filter That's Costing You Big Deals 30:25 Where to Find Marketing Max For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Apply for sponsorship coaching: https://go.creatorwizard.com/ytcoaching Secure a last-minute ticket to Sponsor Games (Mar 15-18): https://www.sponsorgames.com/ I’m $20K in the red on my upcoming live event, Sponsor Games, and you're about to watch me pitch a brand deal in real time to close the gap. This episode pulls back the curtain on a real negotiation with Haley Janicek, Head of Creator Community at Kit. Two calls. One deal. Zero polish. Just the raw, messy, honest back-and-forth of what it actually takes to close a sponsorship when the stakes are real. Here's what we cover: Why leading with outcomes (not logo placements) is the only pitch that works on sophisticated brand marketers The three-bucket framework Kit uses to decide whether to sponsor any event How to "make the math obvious" so brands can justify the investment internally What brands actually want to tell you after they ghost you—and why they can't The hybrid deal structure Justin and Haley landed on after two calls and a near-stall Follow our guest: Haley Janicek @haleymjanicek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleymjanicek/) | Kit (https://kit.com/) Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com 00:00 Justin's $20K Deficit & The Real-Time Pitch 01:44 What Kit Actually Buys (It's Not Impressions) 07:00 Kit Studios & the Amazon Prime Analogy 13:47 The Three Reasons Kit Sponsors Any Event 17:42 Making the ROI Math Obvious for Brands 23:14 The Pitch: $12.5K and the Objections That Followed 29:30 Sponsor Therapy: A Better Alternative to Speed Dating 34:35 Part Two: The Deal Nearly Dies (Then Comes Back) 44:27 The Hybrid Structure That Got Kit to Yes 50:03 Why Long-Term Advocacy Is Worth More Than Any Campaign 53:04 The Final Number: $8,500 + A Free Craft & Commerce Ticket For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

What does it actually take to grow a B2B creator partnerships program from zero to 44x revenue in under a year? Alex from Perspective breaks down exactly how they did it — and what most creators are getting completely wrong when pitching B2B brands. Here's what we cover: Why small YouTube channels (think 2,000 views per video) can outperform massive audiences for B2B brands The hybrid deal structure that makes brands and creators both win How to pitch a B2B brand so they actually say yes — and keep saying yes The attribution problem every influencer marketer is struggling with What the "perfect partner" looks like from a brand's perspective Follow our guest: Alex llull https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexllull Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com 00:00 Growing B2B Creator Partnerships from Zero 03:35 Why Niche Beats Big Audiences in B2B YouTube 06:28 Hybrid Deals: Flat Fee + Affiliate 07:16 Tracking Attribution Without Losing Your Mind 10:23 How to Find and Vet B2B Creators 13:43 Re-engaging Past Partners (The Biggest Missed Opportunity) 14:55 What Makes a Perfect Pitch to a B2B Brand 18:03 Horror Stories: When Partnerships Go Wrong 20:13 Repurposing Creator Content for Paid Ads 22:24 AI-Generated UGC: Hype or Reality? 24:22 Can Creator Marketing Actually Scale? 27:00 The Dream Partner Checklist For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

What happens when a creator who's 5x'd their revenue goals decides their spouse should quit their stable job to sell sponsorships full-time? Jenny Wood left Google after 18 years to launch her book "Wild Courage" and build a business around keynote speaking and coaching. Revenue is crushing it. Her husband Jon still has a 9-to-5. And now they're sitting in their kitchen at night, staring at a pro/con list, trying to figure out if putting all their eggs in one basket is brilliant or insane. Here's what we cover: The "never assume it's beneath them" rule that saves marriages Why diverse revenue streams are actually safer than a corporate job How to avoid the biggest mistake when your spouse joins the business (spoiler: don't kick down the door and mess with everything) The $6K deal that sparked their first business fight—and why pushing back is healthy Why you can't let "what if it doesn't work out" kill what could be amazing Jenny shares the exact moment Jon questioned whether her first brand deal would drain the trust battery with her audience. Plus, the real conversation about female breadwinners, menial tasks, and building resentment before you've even started. Follow our guest: https://itsjennywood.com/ Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com 00:00 The Kitchen Table Pro/Con List 04:25 Fear of Uncertainty vs. Opportunity Cost 06:50 The Biggest Mistake When You First Quit 09:43 Is There Even Enough Work Here? 11:17 Sponsor Games Event Announcement 12:01 The $6K Deal That Started a Fight 15:47 Trust Battery Drainers vs. Additive Partnerships 16:54 Setting Boundaries When Work Never Ends 18:31 All Eggs in One Basket—Or Is It Safer? 22:15 Revenue Streams Swing Wildly Over 15 Years 23:42 The Marriage Advice That Matters Most 24:26 "Should We Do It?" For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Watch what happens when I flip the script and become the sponsor instead of the coach. George Blackman pitches me on sponsoring his UK creator event, and we negotiate a deal live—complete with budget discussions, package options, and real-time pivots. Here's what we cover: Why 15 high-quality leads beat 1,000 random eyeballs for sponsorship coaching The "sole sponsor" question every event organizer should ask How to integrate a sponsor when they can't physically attend The exact moment I realized books-in-hands wasn't the real goal Why I traded "sponsored by" slides for newsletter reach Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Follow our guest: George Blackman https://www.georgeblackman.com/ Chapters: 00:00 George Pitches His UK Creator Event 02:41 Event Format: Premium, Implementation-Focused 05:24 The Sponsorship-Skeptic Attendee Problem 07:01 How Would Integration Actually Work? 10:27 The Physical Attendance Challenge 13:05 Books vs. Coaching: What's the Real Goal? 16:01 Budget Reveal and Deal-Making Mode 19:51 Reviewing Package Options Live 24:17 Choose Your Own Adventure Negotiation 28:31 Final Deal: $2K for Package 2.5 For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

In this episode, our guest Matt breaks down how his company experienced explosive revenue growth during the COVID pandemic by capitalizing on shifting stock market trends and investor behavior. What started as a $7M business quickly scaled to $25M in just two years, fueled by timely positioning around breakout stocks like GameStop and AMC, smart business strategy, and a surge in advertising sales. Matt shares how the COVID investing wave created unexpected opportunities, why adaptability was critical to success, and how being in the right place at the right time can dramatically change a company’s trajectory. He also reveals insights from their strongest month ever in 2023, including over $5.2M in advertising revenue, and what that growth means heading into a projected $47–50M year. If you’re interested in revenue growth, navigating market volatility, or leveraging current events to scale a business, this episode is packed with real-world lessons.

I built a live negotiation simulator and put creators in the hot seat. Watch them tackle real objections—discount demands, equity offers, ROI concerns, event requirements - with 60 seconds on the clock. Here's what we covered: Why clarifying questions beat defensive responses when brands challenge your pricing The "can I get back to you" line that stops aggressive discount negotiations cold How to handle the "we'll give you equity instead of cash" pitch without torching the relationship Why slamming the door on small budgets kills your long-term pipeline The landing page audit that turns you from "another newsletter" into strategic partner You'll hear real creators navigate uncomfortable scenarios - from the Penny Saver comparison to affiliate-only offers - and learn exactly what to say when brands test your boundaries. Plus, the psychology behind why educating difficult prospects actually increases deal size. This was recorded at Matt McGarry’s Audience Camp: https://audience.camp/ Shout-out to Matt and Ahrif for inviting me and allowing me share this with you! Come to Sponsor Games (March 15-18, 2026: https://www.sponsorgames.com Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com 00:00 Opening the Negotiation Roleplay Game 01:24 Ed's Challenge: Handling Price Comparisons 04:32 Janelle's Dilemma: Unexpected Event Requirements 09:24 Jonathan's Scenario: The Equity Pitch 12:37 Rory's Test: Competing with Low-Cost Publishers 16:05 Why Auditing Sponsor Funnels Is Your Job 19:15 The Affiliate Program Pivot Strategy For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Could you handle 22 brand deals in one month? In this conversation, Logan Nathanson reveals how he delegates 80% of his email workload to virtual assistants, why he's shifting brands toward whitelisting budgets instead of flat fees, and the uncomfortable truth about when champagne problems turn into actual problems. Here's what we cover: How to train VAs to handle brand negotiations without screwing up your deals The whitelisting strategy that generated 10x ROI for one brand during Prime Day Why saying "I can't guarantee sales" is actually the right answer The psychological hurdle of letting assistants see your full income How to maintain long-term brand relationships without burning out during holiday seasons Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/favoritefinds_ 00:00 Managing 22 Sponsorships During Prime Day 04:06 Testing Whitelisting Strategies with Brands 06:40 When Brands Demand Conversion Guarantees 08:00 Delegating Brand Partnerships to Virtual Assistants 10:09 Work-Life Balance During Peak Sponsorship Seasons 11:20 Building Long-Term Brand Relationships For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

What happens when you stop treating sponsorships like transactions and start treating them like strategic partnerships? Justin and Joe pull back the curtain on two recent deals—a $10K sponsorship and a $7K campaign—breaking down exactly how they positioned themselves, what they pitched, and where they probably left money on the table. Here's what we cover: Why custom website videos command premium rates (even without posting to your own channels) The exact follow-up strategy that kept a year-long deal from going cold How to recover from a sponsorship that didn't work and turn it into a bigger deal The mindset shift that lets you charge $10K with under 1,000 views per video When to be flexible with contracts (and when to stand firm on your process) Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Sponsor Games 2026 is happening March 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas. Every meal catered. 75 seats. Grab your ticket: https://www.sponsorgames.com 00:00 Justin's $10K Deal Breakdown 02:55 Why Your Trust Extends Beyond Your Audience 04:22 Sponsor Games: Practice Your Pitch IRL 06:43 Bespoke Packages Beat A La Carte Pricing 09:14 Handling the "You Don't Have Enough Followers" Objection 12:53 Make It Easy for Brands to Pay You 14:04 The Follow-Up Strategy That Lasted a Year 16:11 Joe's $7K Deal: Turning a Failed Campaign Into a Win 21:01 Finding Confidence After a Deal Goes Poorly 23:17 Your Unique Superpower and Being Easy to Work With For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Web Design Expert Josh Hall recently told me that he landed a five-figure sponsorship deal for his in-person event—without even trying that hard. But here's where it gets interesting: Josh was hesitant to go deeper into sponsorships. His thinking? "If I can't make it a six-figure revenue stream, why bother?" So I had to call him out. (And yes, I may have called him a wuss on this episode. You'll hear it.) In this sponsorship coaching call, we break down: Why focusing ONLY on your own products is actually costing you money The difference between sponsors, affiliates, and alliances (and why the payment structure matters less than you think) Why fixed "productized" sponsorship packages will cap your earnings at 10% of what's possible The #1 question that gets brands to reveal their budget 75% of the time How to turn your existing referral partners into paying sponsors Why your first deal amount doesn't actually matter (but crossing that threshold changes everything) Plus, Josh shares his biggest "aha moment" about why web designers, freelancers, and agency owners are sleeping on massive sponsorship opportunities sitting right in front of them. If you've been treating sponsorships like "found money" instead of a strategic revenue stream that serves your audience, this conversation will change how you think about partnerships forever. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Connect with Josh Hall: Web Designer Pro: https://webdesignerpro.com Josh Hall Podcast: https://joshhall.co/podcast CHAPTERS: 00:00 The $10K Sponsorship Josh Didn't Expect 02:22 Why Six-Figure Goals Might Be Limiting You 08:51 Sponsors vs. Affiliates vs. Alliances 12:14 Fixed Packages Are Killing Your Revenue 19:28 The Budget Range Question That Changes Everything 29:26 "That's a Wussy Excuse" (Operational Complexity) 34:34 Why Brands Don't Want Year-Long Deals 43:13 The Landing Page That Almost Killed a Deal 48:56 Inventing Sponsorship Opportunities That Don't Exist Yet For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Ever fumble a sponsorship so badly you wanted to disappear? Liz burned bridges with Riverside and Shortform during her early creator days—and it was completely her fault. But those disasters taught her everything she needed to know about landing five-figure deals today. Here's what we cover: Why filming before approval can torpedo your sponsor relationships The email mistake that made her quit sponsors for six months How she went from reactive to strategic with brand partnerships The simple shift that transformed her sponsorship business Liz reveals the exact lessons from her biggest sponsorship fails and what she'd do differently today. Sometimes you need to break a few eggs to make the omelet. Follow Liz: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizrowe | https://www.itsjustliz.org/ Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Sponsor Games 2026 is happening March 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas. Every meal catered. 75 seats. Grab your ticket: https://www.sponsorgames.com 00:00 The Riverside & Shortform Disasters 06:18 From Failure to Five-Figure Deals 08:19 Outbound vs. Inbound Strategy For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

What happens when you're crushing it with views but your bank account tells a different story? Larry Gibbons runs two massive social media profiles—one teaching real estate education and another as a lifestyle brand in Hilton Head—and he's hitting millions of views. But translating that reach into consistent sponsorship revenue? That's been the puzzle. Here's what we cover: The exact budget question that gets brands to reveal their spending range 75% of the time Why social media managers ghost you (and how to make them look like heroes instead) The positioning shift that makes local businesses say yes to creator partnerships How to verify brand emails without annoying legitimate sponsors When to charge for content licensing vs. when to give it away strategically Larry shares his biggest mistake when pitching local businesses—and it's something most creators do without realizing they're insulting potential sponsors. Plus, the counterintuitive truth about why mid-tier brands might be better partners than household names. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Follow Larry Gibbons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gibbonsgroup/ Chapters: 00:00 The Viral Views vs. Revenue Gap 02:18 Spotting Scams Without Killing Deals 04:33 Where Sponsorship Fear Really Comes From 07:22 Email Security Best Practices for Creators 10:41 Understanding Agency Layers in Brand Deals 15:17 Why Mid-Tier Brands Might Be Your Best Partners 19:09 Pricing Strategy for Hyperlocal Influence 24:30 How to Position Yourself as the Ad Solution 30:13 The Licensing Rights Conversation 39:15 Finding Sponsors Beyond the Obvious Choices 45:09 The Budget Question That Changes Everything 49:59 Package Pricing That Protects Your Hell Yeah Number 51:30 Key Takeaways: Meeting Brands Where They Are For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

What do you do when a holiday gift guide generates 20,000 clicks and $15K in affiliate revenue? How do you price a deal when you're not sure what to charge? And how should you handle YouTube's new collab feature in your contracts? In this live Wizard's Guild coaching session, hosted by my lead coach Joe Casabona, we tackle real pricing dilemmas, including how to leverage massive affiliate success to land paid deals, why your "hell yeah number" beats any pricing calculator, and how to handle brands that want perpetual usage rights. Here's what we cover: How to turn affiliate success into proof of influence (and why brands care more about this than your follower count) The "hell yeah number" pricing philosophy—and why it's more important than any formula When to charge a rush fee (and how much to add for urgent timelines) How to price YouTube collaboration features in your contracts Why video pitches consistently outperform email for getting responses The strategy for getting on brand radars during the holiday "circle back in January" phase Plus, real coaching on navigating book publisher sponsorships, handling multi-million dollar company contracts, and knowing when to walk away from toxic brands. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Ready to level up in person? Join us at Sponsor Games March 15-18: https://sponsorgames.com 00:00 Turning 20K Affiliate Clicks Into Paid Sponsorships 16:30 The "Hell Yeah Number" Pricing Philosophy 25:10 Book Publisher Sponsorship Strategy 35:32 Handling Rush Deadlines During the Holidays 44:15 YouTube Collaboration Feature in Contracts 56:19 Proving Influence Without Brand Deal History For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

A new report just dropped tracking tens of thousands of YouTube sponsorships—and the numbers are stunning. YouTube sponsorships grew 53.9% year-over-year in the first half of 2025. Ground News sponsored over 1,800 videos in just six months (that's 10+ videos per day). And here's the kicker: the 25K-100K view range saw the largest absolute growth in sponsored videos. Translation? You don't need millions of subscribers to land brand deals anymore. Today I'm breaking down the 2025 YouTube Sponsorship Landscape Report with Joshua Cohen, founder of Tubefilter, Streamy Awards, and Gospel Stats. We're unpacking what's actually happening in the creator economy right now—and what it means for your sponsorship strategy. Here's what we cover: • Why entertainment and gaming creators are finally getting deals (after years of struggling) • The "sweet spot" view range that most brands can actually afford • Why YouTube is 3-4 years behind podcasting in brand awareness deals • Shorts are getting 200 billion daily views, but only 3% are sponsored (this is about to change) • How dynamic ad insertions will let you monetize 5-year-old videos • Why TikTok and Instagram pay creators nothing, yet millions still post there • The Call Her Daddy effect: How big podcast moves to YouTube are changing everything Plus, Joshua shares why brands are becoming more sophisticated talent scouts, hunting for creators with "actionable audiences that convert"—regardless of follower count. If you've been told your niche is "too hard" to monetize or your views are "too small" to matter, this episode will completely reframe how you think about sponsorships in 2025. Download the full 2025 YouTube Sponsorship Landscape Report: reports.gospelstats.com Subscribe to Tubefilter's newsletter (covers creator economy news daily): newsletter.tubefilter.com Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Sponsor Games 2026 is happening March 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas. Every meal catered. 75 seats. Grab your ticket: https://www.sponsorgames.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 53.9% Year-Over-Year Growth in YouTube Sponsorships 04:38 The 25K-100K View "Sweet Spot" 08:26 Entertainment & Gaming Categories Exploding 12:00 Why Big Brands Still Struggle With YouTube 16:40 Ground News: 1,800 Sponsored Videos in 6 Months 18:40 Sponsored Shorts Are Coming (And Why YouTube Needs Them) 20:02 The Future of Podcasting on YouTube For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Have you ever wanted to reach out to a brand to propose a collaboration but have absolutely no idea who to send your pitch to? Order a copy of my book to learn more: https://www.sponsormagnet.com Get weekly sponsorship coaching: https://wizardsguild.com Join 34,000 creators getting legit paid sponsorship opportunities every week: https://pages.creatorwizard.com/join Learn more about my advanced sponsorship strategy course to find & negotiate your dream partnerships so that you stop leaving thousands on the table: https://www.creatorwizard.com/branddealwizard Chapters: 00:00 The EXACT Job Titles To Target For Sponsorships 00:17 Sponsor Magnet's Job Title Targeting Matrix 00:25 Job titles to avoid based on small brands 00:43 Job titles to target based on small brands 01:15 Job titles to avoid based on mid-size brands 01:36 Job titles to target based on mid-size brands 02:31 Job titles to avoid based on big brands 04:09 Job titles to target based on big brands 06:27 Job titles to avoid based on an agency representing a brand 06:50 Job titles to target based on an agency representing a brand 07:22 Justin's Tip

"Justin, I need your help. I have six weeks till my live summit. We have zero sponsors." That's how this emergency coaching call started with John Meese—and what followed was a masterclass in last-minute sponsorship strategy under pressure. John is launching the Sell Smarts Summit in December (tickets are literally $1), and he needs to figure out how to land sponsors with almost no runway. But here's the problem: most brands don't have "opportunistic dollars" sitting around for a virtual summit that wasn't on their radar five weeks ago. So how do you pivot? In this real-time coaching session, we tackle: • Why your personal affinity for a tool doesn't matter (and what does) • The post-signup survey questions that make pitching 10x easier • Retention vs. acquisition budgets (and why this distinction matters) • How to lead with THEIR priorities instead of YOUR event • The "powered by" strategy when sponsorships don't close in time • Why you shouldn't offer discounts out of the gate (even under time pressure) • The affiliate backup plan that builds proof for next year's sponsors Plus, we break down the exact research John needs to do in the next 48 hours, which brands he should prioritize (Circle, Kit, Senja, and a surprise contender), and why timing your event around sponsor priorities is the ultimate power move. This isn't theory. This is what happens when you need to generate revenue fast while serving your audience at the highest level. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Check out John's Sell Smarts Summit: https://creatorwizard.com/smarts CHAPTERS: 00:00 "We Have Zero Sponsors" 06:04 The Survey Questions You're Missing 13:56 The Discount Trap (Don't Do This) 18:24 The Affiliate Backup Strategy 26:06 The CRM Problem Nobody Talks About 30:41 Tying Packages to Their Goals For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

How do you tell a brand they can't use your content forever without killing the deal? What's the difference between licensing and amplification rights? And how do you actually enforce usage rights after they expire? In this Wizard's Guild coaching session, we break down the numbers that transformed deals from $1-5K into five figures—the exact percentages to charge for licensing (15%) and amplification (25%), how to handle perpetual rights requests, and why usage rights often make you more money than the content itself. Here's what we cover: The exact formula for pricing licensing vs. amplification rights (and when to use each) How to handle perpetual rights requests without leaving money on the table Why video pitches consistently outperform written emails for cold outreach The Instagram tagging strategy that gets brands to notice you organically How to overcome pitching paralysis and build real momentum Plus, real coaching on differentiating work-for-hire from sponsored content, timing seasonal pitches, and finding sponsors for newsletters. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Ready to level up in person? Join us at Sponsor Games March 15-18: https://sponsorgames.com 00:00 How to Limit Usage Rights Without Killing Deals 16:22 Work-for-Hire vs Sponsored Content Explained 34:29 Why Video Pitches Get 10x More Responses 48:28 Overcoming Pitching Paralysis 56:19 Finding Sponsors for Your Newsletter For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

When you're not desperate for sponsorship money, everything changes. You get pickier. You negotiate better. You only work with brands you actually love. That's the reality for Liz, a mechanical engineer at Intel who runs a profitable YouTube channel on the side. While most creators are trying to escape their 9-to-5, Liz has discovered that her day job is actually her biggest sponsorship advantage. In this episode, Liz shares why financial security leads to better brand partnerships, how she went from hiding her channel to putting it on her resume (and landing her Intel job because of it), and what it's really like when your boss's boss announces they're one of your followers. In This Episode: Why Liz's YouTube channel shortened her Intel interview to just 20 minutes How not needing the money makes you a stronger negotiator The real fear behind hiding your side hustle (hint: it's not what you think) Why high performers at work often have successful side hustles How to stop living a double life and own both identities If you've been treating your day job and creator life as opposites, this episode will flip your perspective completely. Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Follow Liz: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizrowe | https://www.itsjustliz.org/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 When Your Boss Announces They Follow You 02:11 How YouTube Got Liz Hired at Intel 07:00 The LinkedIn Profile Update That Changed Everything 09:21 Being "The YouTube Girl" at Work 11:57 Not Feeling Rushed to Quit Your Day Job 14:12 Advice for Creators Still Hiding Their Channel Sponsor Games 2026 is happening March 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas. Every meal is catered (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks). 75 seats available. Grab your ticket: https://www.sponsorgames.com For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

What happens when a creator with 20,000 followers lands better sponsorship deals than creators with millions? Avi Gandhi proves that follower count is the least important metric when pitching brands—and he shares exactly how he's doing it. Here's what we cover: Why brands don't care about your follower count (and what they actually care about instead) The repurposing rights you're giving away for free that could be worth thousands How to turn affiliate partnerships into hybrid deals with guaranteed upfront payments The exact framework for positioning yourself to B2B brands on LinkedIn Why LinkedIn creators are dramatically underpriced compared to other platforms Follow our guest: Avi Gandhi on LinkedIn | Creator Logic Newsletter Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Why Follower Count Doesn't Matter 01:31 Avi's Background in the Creator Economy 06:45 The Challenge: Monetizing LinkedIn Content 12:52 The YouTube Pitch Example: Leading with Brand Goals 18:57 The ROPE Framework for Sponsorship Pitches 24:03 Why Consulting + Content = The Perfect Package 27:37 Using LinkedIn Polls for Lead Generation 32:12 The Power of Case Studies for Attracting Sponsors For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

How do you confidently quote six figures for a sponsorship deal? What's the difference between a discount and actual gifted content? And should you ever stop following up with a brand? In this Wizard's Guild coaching call hosted by lead coach Joe Casabona, he tackles real creator challenges—from pricing Emmy-worthy documentary projects to structuring YouTube collaboration deals to handling brands that only want to offer "discounts" instead of real payment. Here's what we cover: Why you should lead with your highest number when pricing complex projects (and how to scale down without compromising quality) The "PITA tax" and rush fee strategy for high-maintenance or urgent client requests How to structure YouTube collaboration deals using the new collab feature without locking yourself into exclusivity The brutal truth about gifted vs. discounted content (and what you actually get to control when working for "free") Converting affiliate-only brands into flat-rate sponsors by positioning packages around their impression goals The PINOT follow-up framework and why you should never stop reaching out to brands (real story: Joe closed a $5K deal five hours after following up) Plus, strategies for pitching brands during the holidays, selling Kickstarter sponsorships with social proof, and why "not right now" never means "no forever." Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com 00:00 Pricing Six-Figure Documentary Projects for AI & Tech Brands 16:22 Converting Affiliate Programs to Flat-Rate Sponsorships 26:29 Selling Kickstarter Sponsorships with Social Proof 32:57 YouTube Collaboration Pricing & Exclusivity Strategy 42:13 The Real Truth About Gifted vs. Discounted Content 47:39 The PINOT Follow-Up Framework & Why You Never Stop Following Up For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Stop hackers from stealing your accounts with Bitdefender Security for Creators. Claim your 30-day free trial today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/bitdefender-pod-q425 Thanks to Bitdefender for sponsoring this episode! Liz Rowe, a data scientist at Intel with just 16,500 YouTube subscribers, turned a two-year-old unpaid tutorial into a paid sponsorship with Scribe—and she did it by following proven some frameworks from the Sponsor Magnet book. In this episode, you'll discover: Why creating free content about brands you love can actually HELP you land paid deals (not hurt your chances) The exact email negotiation strategy Liz used, including language she copy-pasted directly from the book How to structure a winning proposal with three package tiers—even with a smaller audience Why insisting on a discovery call before sending proposals prevents costly mistakes Real pricing strategies for creators with 5K-20K subscribers How to overcome imposter syndrome when negotiating rates The one boundary statement that closed the deal: "This is the absolute lowest I can go" Smart follow-up tactics to turn one-time deals into long-term partnerships Liz shares her actual proposal breakdown, walks through the real email exchange, and explains why she always sends scripts before filming. If you're a small to mid-sized creator tired of getting lowball offers or being ghosted by brands, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to land better deals with confidence. Learn more about this episode’s sponsor, Bitdefender, at https://go.creatorwizard.com/bitdefender-pod-q425 Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Chapters 00:00 Data Scientist's Sponsorship Success Story 03:14 Seamless Integration with Side Hustles 08:30 Script Package and Paid Usage 11:30 Balancing a Demanding Career and YouTube 13:57 Profit Margins and Brand Partnerships 16:50 Building Long-Term Creative Partnerships

Getting your first brand deal as a smaller creator? It's intimidating as heck. You're looking around at other creators wondering "How are THEY landing all these deals?" Meanwhile, you're stuck applying to campaigns that reject you for not having 10K followers, or worse—brands are ignoring your pitches entirely. If you're a smaller creator who wants to start landing sponsorships, I've got five pieces of brutally honest advice that nobody else is telling you. We're talking about: • The follower count trap (and why one brand's rejection doesn't mean what you think it means) • What to expect when you start pitching (spoiler: it's not pretty at first) • How to handle brand responses that feel like a punch to the gut • The uncomfortable truth about other creators in your niche • Why your first deal matters more than you think (but not for the reason you expect) This isn't rah-rah motivational nonsense. It's what I wish someone had told me before my wife and I sent out our first terrible pitches years ago. Stop waiting for permission. Start pitching. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 Getting Brand Deals as a Small Creator 00:21 Get Out of Your Head About Follower Count 02:46 You're Going to Get Rejected (And That's Okay) 05:05 Some Brand Responses Will Feel Insulting 09:23 You Can't Control Other Creators 13:29 Your First Deal Amount Doesn't Matter For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Stop hackers from stealing your accounts with Bitdefender Security for Creators. Claim your 30-day free trial today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/bitdefender-pod-q425 Thanks to Bitdefender for sponsoring this episode! I'm about to break all my own rules. In exactly 4 hours, I'm pitching a $12,500 sponsorship renewal—live on camera—with zero safety net. If this goes wrong, we might have to cut our catering budget for Sponsor Games (and that's NOT happening). You're about to watch me execute three high-stakes strategies in real-time: Strategy #1: The Direction Shift – Instead of jumping straight into my pitch, I pull the thread on what THEY'RE working on. Most people pitch what they want to sell. I'm doing the opposite. Strategy #2: The Feedback Loop – I bring up what didn't work last year (yes, really). The booth strategy flopped. Nobody visited the tables. Why would I admit that? Because if there's an elephant in the room, they're already thinking about it. Control the narrative. Strategy #3: The Future Vision – We're doubling headcount to 75 attendees, catering every meal (breakfast, lunch, AND dinner), and introducing something completely new: sponsor-funded attendee deals. One creator walks away with a guaranteed brand partnership. Watch as I navigate: • The awkward moment when she asks about the games (and I don't have all the answers yet) • Why I asked "Is that a yes?" point-blank (risky move) • Her response that made me tear up about integrity • The reason she said "highly likely" instead of yes The harsh reality? I didn't close the deal on the call. Sometimes even when you do everything right, brands need more time. And that's okay—because this is what real sponsorship negotiations look like. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 The $12,500 Gamble 00:44 The 3 High-Stakes Strategies 04:54 The Call Begins 10:32 Their Marketing Struggles & Pivots 13:38 Honest Feedback on What Didn't Work 19:20 The Sponsor Games 2026 Vision 22:07 Pitching $12,500 25:52 "Is That a Yes?" Sponsor Games 2026 is happening March 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas. 75 seats. All meals catered. And yes, one attendee will leave with a paid brand deal. Grab your ticket: https://www.sponsorgames.com For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: [email protected]

Ever sent hundreds of brand pitches and gotten crickets? You're not alone. In this raw coaching call, we tackle one creator's brutal reality: 2,000 cold emails sent, only 6 responses received. We break down exactly what went wrong—from AI-sounding pitches that get instantly deleted to the critical mistake of not establishing yourself as a creator versus an agency. You'll also hear real-time solutions for other creators facing sponsorship roadblocks: Why video pitches are crushing cold emails right now (and the exact tool to use) How to turn CEOs who connect with you on LinkedIn into sponsorship deals The "lunch and learn" strategy that turned a $500 investment into six figures When to pitch authors directly instead of publishers for book sponsorships How to convert earned media relationships into paid sponsorships without feeling awkward The one word you should NEVER use in your bio if you want brands to pay you Plus, we dive into the messy reality of choosing between platforms that pay versus platforms that drain your mental health—and how to make that decision without guilt. This isn't your typical "rah-rah you got this" content. It's honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and exactly what you need to hear if you're stuck in the sponsorship grind. Ready to stop spinning your wheels? Join our Wizard's Guild sponsorship coaching program where you get live help like this every two weeks: wizardsguild.com

Stop hackers from stealing your accounts with Bitdefender Security for Creators. Claim your 30-day free trial today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/bitdefender-pod-q425 Thanks to Bitdefender for sponsoring this episode! What happens when a creator who doubled their sponsorship revenue decides to... turn it off? Jay Clouse pulled back from sponsors across his platforms, eliminated podcast ads completely, and doesn't regret it. Here's what we cover: The uncomfortable truth about feeling "pulled along" by sponsors instead of creating what you want Why Jay refuses to say "here's a message from our sponsor" anymore The math that doesn't work: podcast CPM vs. single LinkedIn posts When "found money" costs more than it's worth How to know when you have permission to say no to revenue The implicit endorsement trap most creators ignore Jay shares the exact moment he realized he was creating newsletters just to have somewhere to put ads—and why that had to stop. Plus, his controversial take on podcast advertising models and why most creators are playing the wrong game. Learn more about this episode’s sponsor, Bitdefender, at https://go.creatorwizard.com/bitdefender-pod-q425 Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Chapters 00:00 Podcast Ads: Dynamic vs. CPM 04:06 Selective Sponsorship Ethics 06:43 Balancing Audience Service and Sponsorship 10:24 Niche Podcasts Thrive with Unique Ads 13:38 Prioritizing Time Over Sponsorships

Doc came to Sponsor Games skeptical about making real money from sponsorships—he was honestly just there to win the cash prize. But after three days of learning Justin's proven frameworks, everything changed. In this episode, Doc shares his incredible transformation from struggling to close deals over $500 to consistently landing 6-month and 12-month partnerships worth $15K+. He breaks down: The mindset shift that changed everything (hint: it's about collaboration, not confrontation) How the tier pricing strategy helped him finally close long-term deals Why the R.O.P.E. Method works for more than just brand deals How he helped his friends land $24K and $35K deals using what he learned The power of being around other creators who "get it" Best part? Doc's now teaching these methods to other creators and seeing them win too. If you've ever felt like sponsorships "aren't for you" or wondered if it's actually possible to build consistent revenue from brand partnerships, this episode will give you hope—and a roadmap. Want to experience what Doc did? Learn more about Sponsor Games at https://sponsorgames.com Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Chapters 00:00 From Quick Win to Sustainable Success 05:44 "Collaborative Brand Strategy Insights" 07:14 Social Media Sponsorship Success

Feeling stuck in a sponsorship slump? Brands ghosting your pitches? Not sure how to price your deals or prove your value? You're not alone. In this Wizard's Guild coaching call hosted by lead coach Joe Casabona, creators get real-time help navigating their toughest sponsorship challenges: What You'll Learn: • How to break out of a pitching slump and maintain consistency without burning out • The critical difference between awareness, conversion, and repurposing campaigns (and why confusing them costs you money) • Smart strategies for pricing monthly retainers vs. one-off deals • When to walk away from affiliate-heavy deals that don't serve you • How to extract meaningful information from brand calls (beyond the generic "we want awareness and conversions") • Why asking "What is your goal?" is just the opening salvo—not the full conversation • Real examples of brands that undervalue creator work (and how to spot the red flags) • The power of education in negotiation: Why your job is 40-50% teaching brands what they actually need Ready to stop leaving money on the table? Join Wizard's Guild for twice-monthly live coaching calls like this one, plus support every Tuesday and Thursday. Unlike managers or agents, we take 0% of your sponsorship revenue—you keep everything you earn. 👉 Learn more at wizardsguild.com

"What if your sponsors are your current clients?" The Content Entrepreneur Expo in Cleveland is the epicenter of sponsorship skepticism. So of-course, Justin decides to convince five entrepreneurs they're leaving massive money on the table by avoiding brand deals. In this episode, watch Justin tackle real objections from real creators: ✗ "I'd rather promote my own products than sponsors" ✗ "Sponsorships feel inauthentic and cheesy" ✗ "I'll get pigeonholed working with one brand" ✗ "I don't have time to pitch and manage sponsors" ✗ "My audience isn't big enough to attract sponsors" Through candid conversations, you'll discover: Why your existing clients could be your most lucrative sponsors How to turn sponsorships into a win-win-win (for you, the brand, AND your audience) The untapped sponsorship opportunity hiding in your newsletter subscribers Why niche audiences are MORE valuable to sponsors, not less How to make brand partnerships feel authentic instead of "icky" Whether you sell courses, coaching, or digital products, this episode will completely shift how you think about sponsorships. You'll see they're not just another revenue stream—they're a way to better serve your audience while funding the content you're already creating. Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com

Most newsletters promise you great sponsors. The Pour Over does something radically different: they'll refund you out of their own pocket if a sponsor disappoints. Jason Combs, founder of the 1.4M subscriber faith-based news newsletter, reveals why this seemingly risky guarantee is actually the foundation of their million-dollar sponsorship business—and why it almost never gets used. Check out The Pour Over: https://thepourover.org What you’ll learn: The exact refund policy that builds unshakeable reader trust (and costs less than you'd think) Why Jason hit rock bottom promoting products he'd be ashamed for his mom to buy—and how he fixed it The "white glove" system that lets sponsors book ads with just one word: "yes" How they consistently beat agency-written ad copy by writing everything in-house Why they proactively lowered prices for long-term partners (and the surprising response they got) The real reason agencies and programmatic ads nearly destroyed their business How limiting high-performing nonprofit ads to 3 per month actually increased revenue Why every staff member personally tests products before they recommend them to readers Jason also shares how The Pour Over competes against Meta by removing every friction point in the ad-buying process, maintains 95% sponsor retention, and why taking a business-first approach (not just creative-first) transformed their sustainability. If you're tired of feeling like you're selling out your audience for sponsorship dollars, or wondering how to build genuine trust while growing ad revenue, this conversation will change how you think about monetization. Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Want to attend Sponsor Games? Register here: https://sponsorgames.com Chapters: 00:00 - White Glove Sponsor Approach 03:09 - Inconsistent Ad Sales Focus 11:52 - Maximizing Ad Revenue with Affiliates 17:41 - Building Trust Through Resolution 26:26 - Optimizing Ad Copy Performance 34:24 - Nonprofit Support with Donation Match

Ever wondered how to package unconventional sponsorship offers or turn in-person networking into actual brand deals? In this live coaching session, we tackle real sponsorship challenges from creators across different niches. You'll hear: How to position market research campaigns as a valuable sponsorship offering (and why six brands are suddenly interested in the same service) The exact video pitch strategy that gets 10x better response rates than email—including a live breakdown of a 7-minute pitch that works What to do when a sponsored post underperforms (hint: don't panic) Smart conversation starters for converting event networking into brand partnerships How to price exclusivity, paid media rights, and content licensing (the 15-25-10 rule explained) Why you should never wait until the contract stage to discuss usage rights Plus, we share the tools and templates that make video pitching easier, including how to embed engaging video previews directly in your outreach emails. This is a recording from our Wizards Guild sponsorship coaching program, where members get real-time help with their brand deals twice monthly. Want to join these calls? Visit https://wizardsguild.com

Sara had $10,000 to spend on creator partnerships. She thought it would be easy money to give away. She was wrong. After transitioning from creator to brand partnerships manager at Senja, Sara discovered the hard way why 90% of creators rejected her offers—and what she learned completely changes how you should approach brand deals. Check out Senja: https://creatorwizard.com/senja What You'll Learn: The Shocking Reality of Brand Budgets Why Sara had a $10K budget but couldn't get creators to take it The unexpected reason August is the worst month for partnerships Why 90% of creator outreach got rejected What Actually Converts How one creator with 15K email subscribers generated 72 customers (with a 50% paid conversion rate) Why email lists outperform Instagram for conversion campaigns The critical difference between content that converts vs. content that flops Insider Secrets Brands Won't Tell You Why you should become an affiliate BEFORE pitching paid partnerships The one mistake that makes brands instantly reject your pitch How to structure long-term partnerships that pay repeatedly The Truth About Campaign Performance What to do when your sponsored content underperforms How addressing hidden objections can save a campaign Why relationship depth matters more than immediate ROI Plus: Sara reveals Senja's new concierge program for creators and shares exactly what makes her want to renew partnerships vs. one-off deals. Whether you're a creator looking to land better brand deals or building a partnership strategy for your business, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what really works in 2025. Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Want to attend Sponsor Games? Register here: https://sponsorgames.com Chapters: 00:00 - Spending $10,000 05:34 - Emotional Content Boosts Engagement 08:54 - Fast Turnaround Success Story 12:38 - Unlocking Senja's Hidden Features

Pitching a sponsor for an event isn’t just nerve-wracking—it’s high stakes, especially when you almost lost money the year before. That’s exactly where I found myself in today’s call. Sponsor Games 2026 needs backing, and Lulu—who supported us last time—is on the line. Just because they’ve invested before doesn’t mean it’s a sure thing. So, how do you land a presenting sponsor and actually get them excited to spend even more this time around? Here’s the behind-the-scenes look: I walk you through my whole approach, from reviewing every past brand interaction (down to the smallest social message), to research on Lulu’s latest priorities, to revisiting the post-campaign report I sent after Sponsor Games. Real talk: if you’re doing events or brand partnerships, you need both the numbers (quantitative results) and the human stories (qualitative wins) to get a sponsor’s attention—and their money. What you’ll see: How I prepped in 3 steps (last touch, priorities, report) The insight that changed the deal: UGC - in-house assets Why allowlisting (boosting creator-posted content) matters Building an à-la-carte menu (foam sponsor, lanyards, dinner) Turning a soft “yes” into a bigger, cleaner package Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Want to attend Sponsor Games? Register here: https://sponsorgames.com Chapters 00:00 Hook 00:34 Prep (3-step checklist) 02:15 What the brand actually values 05:02 The “foam sponsor” hook 06:40 Allowlisting 101 (and why it wins) 08:20 Packaging the Presenting tier 10:05 The $15k YES (live) 11:10 Lessons you can copy

“What’s your CPM?” “We’ve never paid that much before.” “Can we start with a one-post test?” If you’ve ever heard any of these from a brand, this episode is your new playbook. Justin and Joe go head-to-head in a live negotiation role-play game — reacting in real time to difficult objections and breaking down exactly how creators should respond. You’ll learn: Why CPM is the wrong question (and what to say instead) How to pivot the conversation to Awareness, Repurposing, or Conversion goals (ARC Framework) What to say when a brand says they’ve worked with “cheaper creators” 💡 Whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, or newsletter writer, this will help you land higher-quality sponsorships. Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com

Struggling to prove ROI from event sponsorships? In this episode, we reveal what brands told us they actually value: authentic on‑stage recognition and real time with attendees—not a lonely booth in the back. We also dismantle the “follower count” myth and show how to win deals by aligning with sponsor goals like repurposing and lead‑gen (yes, even pre‑launch). You’ll leave with practical ways to redesign sponsor packages and convert hallway chats into long‑term partnerships. Learn more about Sponsor Games and get your early bird ticket at at https://www.sponsorgames.com/ Want one-on-one guidance to land better brand deals? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Timestamps 00:00: Why events still matter for sponsors (beyond conversions) 04:12: The #1 thing sponsors valued (their words) 06:35: Booths vs. real interactions (dinners, speed‑meets) 17:06: Follower myths and pitching on goals, not vanity metrics 19:22: Proof a small creator can land real deals (case DM)

Join the $10K Brand Deal Challenge (starts Sep 11): https://www.creatorwizard.com/challenge Most creators get stuck in the follower count trap, thinking they need massive audiences to land brand deals – but that's the biggest lie holding you back from serious sponsorship money. The truth is, brands care way more about engagement and niche fit than vanity metrics, and I've got 5 scripts that prove it every single time. If you're ready to stop letting "not enough followers" kill your deals, today we're gonna talk about the exact responses that get brands to say yes regardless of your audience size. Grab a copy of my book: https://www.sponsormagnet.com Get weekly sponsorship coaching: https://wizardsguild.com Wanna get paid sponsorship opportunities? Sign up for my free weekly report: https://pages.creatorwizard.com/join Business inquiries: [email protected]

Everyone wants a $40M brand deal like Brad Pitt's F1 movie got... but there's a catch: no one remembers the brands. In this episode of Sponsor Magnet, Justin Moore and Joe Casabona break down why traditional product placement doesn’t work for creators—and what to do instead. You’ll learn: Why most creators misunderstand brand goals The real reason product placement fails on YouTube What to pitch instead if you’re not a household name How to assess whether a brand is focused on conversions or awareness Tactical ways to be more than a logo-holder Want brands to actually say yes to your pitches? Don’t miss this one. Grab the book to learn all the secrets: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one guidance? Join Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com Chapters 0:00 – Apple’s $40M Product Placement Deal Explained 2:00 – Why Big Brand Sponsorships Don’t Always Work 5:00 – Awareness vs Conversions: What Brands Really Want 9:00 – Why Product Placement Fails for Most Creators 13:00 – How to Tell If a Brand Is Ready for Awareness Plays 16:30 – Influencer Marketing: Still Early Days for Big Brands 18:45 – Real Partnerships That Work (T-Mobile + MLB Example) 20:30 – Smarter Sponsorship Strategies for Creators

How fast can you pitch a sponsor you've never heard of? In this episode, Justin and Joe introduce a powerful (and hilarious) training game for creators: the Sponsor Fishbowl Spinner. Each round, they pull a random real or fake brand and try to pitch it in 60 seconds. What you'll learn: How to craft a compelling pitch on the fly The power of geotargeted UGC ideas Why pitching objections can land you the deal When to suggest podcast interviews as part of your deliverables Why most creators over-promise in their proposals This is practical training disguised as chaos—and it's exactly the kind of muscle creators need to flex for high-stakes sponsor calls. Want to pitch like Justin and Joe? Grab the Sponsor Magnet book: https://sponsormagnet.com Get coaching + pitch practice inside the Wizard’s Guild: https://wizardsguild.com