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How to apply for paid collaborations

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Jordan Blake · Nano creator
Asked 3 weeks ago · Updated 2 weeks ago
Paid collaborationsPitchingBrand deals

How do I actually apply for paid collaborations? Do I wait for brands to find me or is there somewhere to apply?

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Sophia MillerKALO IQHead of Creator Relations3 weeks ago

Do both: list yourself where brands search so they find you and apply directly to brands you fit. A real application is a short note, one relevant result, your rate and a link to your kit. Skip the mass blasts since brands spot them instantly, tailor each one to the brand and follow up once after a week. Tailored beats volume every time here.

How to actually get picked

Tailored beats mass every time. One sharp pitch lands more than fifty copies.

Apply where brands look

List yourself in databases brands search and answer briefs that fit your niche.

Lead with one result

A single relevant outcome beats a long bio. Show, do not list.

Follow up once

A polite nudge after a week recovers a lot of silent applications.

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Maya ReyesCreator ProTop contributor3 weeks ago

Tailoring each pitch tripled my reply rate. The copy-paste ones got me nothing for months before I figured that out.

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Devon ClarkeCreator2 weeks ago

Get listed where brands actually search. Half my paid work now comes inbound because my profile is findable, not from me applying.

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Aaliyah GrantCreator1 week ago

Always include one result and your rate up front. Making a brand ask for your rate just adds a step they will not bother taking.

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