Target brands that already pay for creator content. If a company runs creator ads or reposts UGC, it has a budget. Pitch those directly, join creator programs and list your niche and engagement where brands search for verified creators so paying brands can find you instead of you chasing every one.
Where the paying brands are
Follow the money. Brands that already use creators have budgets.
Follow the ad spend
Brands running creator ads in your niche pay. Pitch them first.
Pitch direct
Skip generic forms. Find the marketing contact and pitch them.
Be findable
List your niche and engagement so paying brands can find you.