Influencer Confidential

If you've convinced yourself that you can't get paid brand deals with under 10,000 followers, we're here to prove you wrong! In today's episode we are going over a bunch of ways on how to get paid brand deals as a small influencer, or as a content creator. There are so many things you can (and should) be doing as a small creator to collaborate with brands. When it comes to learning how to get paid...

Want to know how travel influencers make money? In this episode, I'll show you how it's done. From working with hotels to partnering with tourism boards, I'll share the different ways influencers earn from their travels. It's a behind-the-scenes look at how traveling can be more than just fun – it can pay too! 🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://bit.ly/2VwThl8 👉 Book A Call: http...

Get ready to transform your Instagram game! 💪 With Instagram Subscriptions, YOU, the Creator, can monetize your passion by offering awesome exclusive content and special perks to your most loyal followers, all for a monthly fee. (Think of it as having your own membership program for your followers!) Here at Sidewalker, we’re all about making Creator Monetization fun and rewarding. If it puts a li...

Are you still using outdated Instagram tips? It's time to update your strategy for 2024! With the digital landscape constantly evolving, it can be overwhelming to keep up with what works and what doesn't. That’s why in today's episode, we talk about the essential tips and tricks for Instagram success in the new year. Find out what strategies to leave behind and how to effectively increase your Ins...

Have you always wanted to learn how to become a travel influencer and get paid? With so much travel content out there and pretty much an unlimited amount of things to talk about, we understand that getting started as a travel creator can be a bit overwhelming. That's why in today's episode we wanted to give our best tips for how to become a travel creator in 2024. The travel influencer tips in thi...

Looking to up your content creation game and make the whole process easier? With so many Influencer apps out there, it's easy to waste your time looking for the right one. That's why we asked our content Creator and Influencer community what they think are the best influencer apps for Instagram and other platforms. From editing photos to organizing all of your content creation partnerships and Inf...

Going viral feels good, but making money on social media takes a lot more than a few viral videos. In today's episode, we wanted to talk about what you can do after going viral to make money as an Influencer. There are so many ways for content creators to monetize on social media and - especially if you want to become a full time content content creator - you're going to need to know how to set up...

When creating content for a brand as a content creator or an influencer, it's really important that you deliver good quality content and impress the brand. Why? Being great to work with is the number one way to get repeat brand deals, and that means more partnerships (and income!) for you! In today's episode we wanted to give you the best tips we've learned working on the creator side and the bran...

Ready to crack the code on being a full-time content creator? 🚀 Our latest episode spills the tea on how to rock the content creation world, from turning your passion into a paycheck to ditching the 9-to-5 grind. We're serving up some seriously juicy content creator tips – think of it as your roadmap to becoming a pro in the game. Plus, we're getting real about the whole "I quit my job to be a fu...

In today’s episode, we explore the world of trying to become a social media influencer on Instagram while maintaining a full-time job. Gain valuable insights from Brenda Orelus, also known as The Flight Bae, who has successfully balanced the demands of both worlds. She’ll go over pitfalls to watch out for, as being a 9-5 worker comes with certain workplace challenges that you will want to consider...

In today’s episode of Creator Currency, I’m talking all things brand deals, motherhood and mental health, with one of my favorite Mama Creators - Caro Meija While Caro’s content is in Spanish, today’s episode is in English - and she dives deep into the world of going viral, growth strategies, mental health, brand deals and more! (She even shares how she gets some of her biggest brand deals, and to...

Welcome back to Creator Currency where we are all about shedding light on the business side of being an Influencer we're talking rates, monetization, and much much more! To kick us off is none other than Martinique Lewis, an award-winning diversity in travel consultant, President of the Black Travel Alliance and an advisor to Conde Nast Traveler... The best part is this episode is going to share m...

Thinking about joining the Amazon Influencer Program? Plenty of social media Creators, Influencers, and bloggers use the Amazon Influencer program as a stream of income for their business. But as an Influencer, you've got a lot going on and it's hard to know if you should add another item into your content strategy. That's why in this episode we really wanted to get into the pros and cons of the A...

Full time influencing has very much become a career for many. And just like any job, that means there are plenty of aspiring content Creators and Influencers wondering, "Is being an Influencer worth it?" It also means that there are plenty of pros and cons of being an Influencer, many that not everyone thinks about. We're obviously fans of the Influencer and content Creator industries and think th...

From being unsure of who to pitch to and what to say when pitching to brands, to the often crippling fear of rejection from the brand...there's a lot that Creators and Influencers can find stressful when they want to get paid for their work. If you feel this way, good news is that you're not alone, pitching to brands anxiety is something all Creators face at some point. Even better news, we have s...

Getting a "no" after pitching to a brand is a HUGE fear for content Creators and Influencers. It can be gut-wrenching and disappointing to hear that rejection, especially when you really want to work with brands as a Creator or you really felt like it was the perfect potential partnership. We've worked on the brand side (so we've had to tell many Creators "no") and we now help Creators and Influen...

Are you lacking confidence in yourself as an Influencer? Or worried that your audience and potential brand partners won't take you seriously? We recommend doing a little audit of your Influencer or Creator business as it is and seeing what you can do to make yourself more professional! Upping your professional-look is a huge part of learning how to become an Influencer and how to get your first br...

When it comes to learning how to get collaborations with brands on Instagram and other social media platforms, there's a lot you can do to be successful. We share hundreds of brand collaboration tips here, from brand collaboration examples to perfecting your brand partnership emails. But in this episode we wanted to really focus in on how to approach brands for collaboration, and share some really...

Have you been asking for feedback from brand partners after your Influencer or Creator partnerships? If not, you should be! Of course, asking for feedback can be a bit intimidating, so we wanted to make an episode on how to ask for feedback. Hopefully this business advice gives you some inspiration and confidence to give you some inspiration and confidence when you're working with brands. In this...

Normally when you think about how to pitch to brands as a content creator, you might think of sending an email pitch, or maybe an Instagram DM. But pitching to brands in person is also a skill that Influencers and Creators should know! Basically, it's networking. Networking is a valuable tool no matter what industry you're working in, but in this episode we wanted to specifically talk about networ...

Working with brands is one of the most exciting parts about being an Influencer or Creator. However, not all brand collaborations are the same! Successful brand collaborations should be worthwhile for both the Creator and the brand...and both parties should be getting what they want from the brand partnership. Unfortunately, not all brands that do paid collaborations have the Creator's best intere...

In this episode of Creator Currency, we are going to be talking with Jeanine Romo, who is the founder of @lewildexplorer Not only is this interview special because Jeanine has been a part of the Sidewalker Daily community for ages, but Jeanine also shows us the importance of niching down and shares so much about her journey! We cover her first brand deal, biggest brand deal, dealing with Imposter...

Navigating PAID travel partnerships is a bit tricky, especially because when a hotel offers a free stay, that's still a pretty sweet deal. But we at Sidewalker Daily are all about getting content Creators and Influencers paid for their work, so today we're giving you 3 ways for how to pitch to hotels. If you approach a hotel collaboration the right way, with a solid hotel pitch email template plan...

Welcome back to our Creator Currency series where we talk all about making money, brand deals and growing your business in the Influencer Industry! In our second episode, we get to know Creator, Morgan Fray from @morgsvstheworld. Morgan is based in Maryland and loves to share date night activities, unique experiences and travel tips with her audience of over 500,000 followers and counting! In this...

If you're hitting "post" on Instagram and then closing the app, you're doing something wrong! Being strategic with what you do after you post is essential for Instagram growth and engagement. In this episode we're giving you some Instagram growth tips about what you should do after you post to take advantage of the algorithm. Instagram growth can be tough; learning how to gain Instagram followers...