Influencer Confidential

You Can Follow Lucie Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luciebfink/ The Real Stuff Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TdvoWQBDY353htUa47qSp?si=1368f8ea280f4c74 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-stuff-with-lucie-fink/id1724982367 Website: https:/...

If you want to be seen as an authority in your space… you can’t rely on content alone. You need to start putting yourself in places that validate your expertise. And one of the most powerful ways to do that is through media and press. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to pitch yourself for press features so you can build credibility, increase visibility, and open doors to new opportunities be...

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One of the most overlooked growth strategies as a creator or business owner is getting booked on podcasts. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to pitch yourself as a podcast guest - so you can grow your audience, build authority, and create opportunities beyond brand deals. Because the creators who grow faster aren’t just waiting to be discovered…they’re actively putting themselves in r...

If the idea of collaborating with other creators feels awkward, forced, or a little “what do I even say?” - then this episode is for you. Because the relationships you build with other creators can completely change your business. From new opportunities, referrals, and audience growth… to friendships that actually make this whole journey more fun! In this episode, I’m breaking down how to collabor...

If you think pitching is just about brand deal… then this episode is going to change how you see your entire business! Because the truth is: most creators are pitching in the smallest way possible and pitching is actually so much bigger than that. In this episode, I’m breaking down the opportunity strategy no one is teaching - how pitching can open doors for growth, visibility, relationships, and...

If you’ve been trying to grow on Instagram but feel like nothing is working… this is what Instagram actually wants you to do. Yup - straight from the Instagram team itself. No guessing, no trends, no opinions. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 ways to grow your reach based on what Instagram has directly told creators to focus on. AND more importantly, showing you exactly how to apply each o...

Thinking about hiring an influencer manager to help you land brand deals? Before you sign anything… listen to this. In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually looks like to work with a creator manager, when it does make sense to get one (and when it doesn’t), plus what managers are really looking for before they even say yes to working with you! This will help you make a smarter, more inf...

If you're trying to land UGC brand deals or paid creator opportunities, you can’t just sit around waiting for brands to magically show up in your inbox. You have to go find them! In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite places creators can look for UGC partnerships, paid creator jobs, and brand collaborations — including a few spots that many creators completely overlook. This will help yo...

There’s a big difference between making money as a creator… and building a sustainable, scalable creator business. And once you hit that $50K mark, the strategy, mindset, and legal + financial structure need to shift - fast. In this episode, I’m breaking down what creators at this income level need to think about differently. How you position yourself and price your work, to the backend decisions...

You Can Follow Kristen Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbousq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kbousq YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KristenBousquet Website: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/ Podcast: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/podcast Join Soulcialmate: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/membership In this episode of Influence Confidential, I sat down with Kristen Bousquet — Cr...

I’ve been on both sides of the creator economy - I’ve managed influencer budgets on the brand side and I’ve helped creators negotiate paid partnerships from the creator side. In this episode, I’m breaking down what brands will and will not pay creators for, and where I see negotiations get messy (or unnecessary) because expectations weren’t clear from the start. We’re talking about what’s typicall...

Think you can only pitch brands in your niche? Think again! Limiting your pitches to one category might be the very thing capping your income as a creator. In this episode, I’m sharing why pitching outside your niche can actually help you land bigger (and better-paying) brand deals - plus real examples of creators getting paid when they expand their angles. Remember: brands care about ideas and st...

You Can Follow Laura Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganacomobookkeeper/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-grajales-51b226152/ Website: https://www.paragonacct.com/ Portal del Cliente & Acceso a Recursos: https://www.paragonacct.com/recursos Client Portal & Access to Resources: https://www.paragonacct.com/en/recursos Tools Mentioned: Influencer Taxes 101 Mastercl...

After years on the brand side managing influencer budgets (and plenty of honest conversations with friends who still run campaigns today), I’m sharing five things creators do that quietly destroy their chances of getting a paid partnership - often without even realizing it. We’re talking about the small habits, wording, and positioning choices that can either build trust with brands… or quietly hu...

It seems like Instagram drops a new feature every five minutes 😅 And if you feel like you can't keep up with all the new updates lately... I got you!  In this episode, I'm breaking down the latest Instagram updates every creator should actually know about (and how to use them with intention). These are the tools we’re seeing right now on the platform and how creators are using them to stay visibl...

You Can Follow Jessie Here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jessieonajourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney Twitter/X: https://x.com/JessonaJourney Website: https://jessieonajourney.com/ Free Blogger Resource Librar...

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I’ve worked behind the scenes with top travel influencers - and once you’re close enough to watch how the pros move? You start noticing patterns. I’m walking you through the habits I consistently see among successful travel creators, and one of the first habits I talk about is a big one: if you want to be taken seriously as a creator, you can’t afford to be unreachable. That’s why we partnered wit...

You Can Follow Megan here: Website: https://grin.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grin-inc-  Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megvas/ Today on Influencer Confidential, I’m sitting down with Megan Vasquez from GRIN, a true OG in the creator economy who’s worked brand-side, agency-side, talent-side, and now in tech. We talk about how brands actually discover creators, wha...

Whether you love AI or hate it, one thing is clear: IT’S HERE TO STAY. We’ve all seen the AI and deepfake videos floating around the internet lately and they’re equal parts fascinating and terrifying! And no, the creator industry is not exempt from this shift. In fact… it’s already showing up inside brand deal contracts! In this episode, I’m walking you through what I’m actually seeing right now w...

I know… reading industry reports isn’t exactly a fun time for us Creators 😅 But if you want to get paid like a business owner, understanding what’s happening behind the scenes really matters. In this episode, I’m walking you through a CreatorIQ industry report and pulling out the exact insights YOU need right now.   This report includes data from 1,700+ brands, agencies, and creators, which means...

One of the most asked questions I get every year is: “Do I need a media kit or a UGC portfolio?” If I had a dollar every time that question pops up, I'd be in Bora Bora 😅 But seriously - this question comes up all the time for creators who know they need pitching tools… but aren’t sure which asset to use, when, or why. After spending 10+ years on the brand side reviewing media kits and portfolios...

If usage rights, whitelisting, boosting, and exclusivity still feel confusing, overwhelming, or low-key terrifying… you are NOT alone 😅 After 10+ years in this industry, I can confidently say most Creators are unsure about these terms, and that lack of clarity is exactly what causes them to lose money, undervalue their work, or sign contracts they regret later! If you want to understand how brand...

Are you scared of “selling yourself” as a creator? If the word sales makes you cringe, hesitate, or want to run the other way…this episode is going to change your mind (in the best way). Because here’s the truth: If you want to land paid brand deals, charge your worth, and run your creator business like a business… you HAVE to learn how to sell yourself. Not in a pushy way but in a confident, stra...