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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 one to your content strategy!✨ AI Prompt to Generate Instagram Hooks: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UBPLYDqTerT2mFdXYCsXTdgQAD9D-3sF/view?usp=sharing🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily⚡️Paid Creator Opportunities: https://thepaidcreator.substack.com/This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q7rO-1L3Rk4

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 informed decision for your business. Because at the end of the day… this is your business. And how you choose to run it matters.Free Guide: Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Manager https://sidewalkerdaily.kit.com/0e95560a97💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily⚡️Paid Creator Opportunities: https://thepaidcreator.substack.com/This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q9uUr4v9JLY

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 you think more strategically about where opportunities actually live (and how to go after them).Because the creators who get paid consistently? They’re searching, pitching, networking, and building systems that bring opportunities to them.Want our team to design your creator portfolio? https://sidewalkerdaily.com/design-studio/Use code NINA500 at checkout for our Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily⚡️Paid Creator Opportunities: https://thepaidcreator.substack.com/This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vsEOWSSO7Yk

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 that protect your growth as you scale.If you’re considering electing S-Corp status and need a simple payroll system, Gusto is our go-to: https://gusto.pxf.io/55XYOnIf you want strategic support growing your creator business, book a call with our team: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery🧮 Gusto for Payroll: https://gusto.pxf.io/55XYOn💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily⚡️Paid Creator Opportunities: https://thepaidcreator.substack.com/This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b9m1Anh5iAc

You Can Follow Kristen Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbousq/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kbousqYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KristenBousquetWebsite: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/Podcast: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/podcastJoin Soulcialmate: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/membershipIn this episode of Influence Confidential, I sat down with Kristen Bousquet — Creator Monetization Coach, founder of Your Soulcialmate, and Contributor at Forbes — to talk about what it really takes to build a profitable, sustainable Creator business. After generating over $500,000 as a micro-influencer and selling her first business at 25, Kristen brings real-life experience to the monetization conversation. We unpacked the difference between chasing money and building long-term sustainability, why great content alone isn’t enough anymore, and what brands are actually looking for today — authority, positioning, and a community that truly trusts you. Kristen also shared her perspective on burnout, the CEO vs. manager mindset shift, and how Creators can better evaluate the ROI of their time (especially when it comes to pitching). If you’re already monetizing but want to grow smarter — not just harder — this episode is your reminder that influence is a business, and sustainability should be the goal.Want to join our Inner Circle? Email: team@sidewalkerdaily.com to learn more!This episode can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y6Dpjc0ZFAw

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 typically fair to charge for in brand deals, sponsorships, UGC, and influencer partnerships, etc. My goal is simple: help you create a win-win partnership where you get paid like a pro, and the brand feels confident investing in you again. If you’ve ever wondered, “Wait… should I charge for this?” This episode will give you a clearer framework.Work with me / Get support with pricing + packages + pitching: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery🎉 Read Our Success Stories Here: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/success-stories/💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily⚡️Paid Creator Opportunities: https://thepaidcreator.substack.com/This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FS0pDWuZa6s

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 storytelling just as much as they care about niche.💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily⚡️Paid Creator Opportunities: https://thepaidcreator.substack.com/This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ewq6xNRkY2Y

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 Masterclass: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-taxes-101/ Gusto: https://gusto.pxf.io/55XYOn Monarch Money: https://monarchmoney.sjv.io/DyjnDy QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/poygo9t2u82pIn today’s episode of Influencer Confidential, we did things a little differently.I invited my CPA, Laura Grajales, to join me for a live Q&A all about Influencer Taxes, where Creators from our Inner Circle community were able to ask their real questions in real time.This episode was all about breaking down the things Creators are most confused (and stressed) about when it comes to money and taxes, in a way that actually makes sense.We covered topics like how much Creators should be setting aside for taxes, paying quarterly estimates, understanding tax brackets, and when it makes sense to form an LLC or S-Corp.Laura also cleared up common misconceptions around brand trips, gifted collaborations, reimbursements, and what actually counts as taxable income.If you’re a Creator who wants to feel more confident managing your money and running this like a real business, without fear or overwhelm, this episode is a must-listen.Want to join our Inner Circle? Email: team@sidewalkerdaily.com to learn more!This episode can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bLpAfdV0NMc

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 hurt your credibility.If you’re trying to land more paid opportunities this year, this episode is a helpful reset and a reminder that a few small tweaks can completely change how you’re perceived (and paid).💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily⚡️Paid Creator Opportunities: https://thepaidcreator.substack.com/This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eX5T5Tiyspw

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 visible, test content, and work smarter inside the app.Get the full presentation here: https://sidewalkerdaily.kit.com/52b84fa32d💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily⚡️Paid Creator Opportunities: https://thepaidcreator.substack.com/This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n4j6PE2egzM