Good luck to you! Even I wanna start but I'm overthinking it way too much about whether I can make it or not and am watching tones of videos about content creation, but hopefully I will start! ❤️
Yesss, mine to... It's really messyyyy, I just do quantity over quality, I upload almost everyday, and some of them are bad camera angle, no value, etc 💔💔💔 i really need to make it more neat and input value
Sis yes, PLEASE make a video about rates and charges and everything to do with sponsorships & networking. I just started to create content and these types of things are not taught or talked about enough! I just recently found your channel & I've been loving your content!
This is the best video I love this so much. I just hit 10K on TikTok and I’m starting to be approached by brands and this is so helpful! It’s also so nice to see more POC influencers too! I follow you on TikTok too!
I'm not an influencer, but this has been very helpful in understanding your industry. Thank you for sharing this so candidly and thoroughly! You are so talented and articulate and natural at this. I hope you go to the moon!
That’s interesting! I put in 2 years into TikTok- I’m at 360K & the creator fund is garbage. The only thing that makes it lucrative is brand Collabs, but it’s just not consistent income, and that has been my issue. Ive been putting all of my time into YT. Luckily, i was able to repurpose all of that hard work content to YT shorts. I love your channel btw ❤ TY 🎉
Nobody asked, but I’ve been growing my UA-cam channel WITHOUT any other social media. It’s been slow… very slow, BUT it is possible to grow a UA-cam channel without using other social media if you don’t want to have other platforms for any reason. Loved this! Thanks! ❤
Your tips with negotiation resolves so much of my imposter syndrome because I'd be so scared to ask for more. Thank you for reminding me of my worth! This is one of the best videos I've seen that has actual substance about becoming an influencer. I'm going to play your videos in my background forever to boost your watch time so you can get that coint!!! You're amazing
Bria, I appreciate you being so transparent about the issues you had with your management agencies, because SO many creators deal with these same problems, but rarely does anyone talk about it publicly because a) they think it's embarrassing and b) confidentiality clauses may prevent them from discussing it in public. I've also been very open about my experiences with management. I'm seeing a LOT of creators going independent again instead of being signed to an agency. Aside from payment issues, which run RAMPANT and are especially worse if you're BIPOC and/or LGBTQ (you're getting paid last, babes) - the fundamental business model of an agency is the exact opposite of what they tell you it is. They act like they're out there pitching on your behalf but nope. They do zero pitching. All they do is milk you for your inbound inquiries and cross-sell other creators on the roster onto those. If you're lucky, they also cross-sell you onto other creators' campaigns. To you it seems like they're "bringing you business" but it's just them cross-selling onto another creator's opportunity. And that's why all these agencies insist on exclusive representation only. Because your true value to them is your pipeline of opportunities - they have no Rolodex of their own. They are not interested in increasing their revenue by adding you onto other campaigns - just in milking your pipeline. Also, it's not a coincidence that it's often the BIPOC and LGBTQ creators who languish on that roster, without the agency bringing them any deals. Because they're signed just to add "diversity" to the roster and make the agency look less racist/homophobic. But the agency has no interest in actually bringing you onto any deals they're negotiating. So to all my fellow creators: You can be your own manager. You don't need representation. I tripled my revenue the year after I declined to renew with my agency, negotiating everything in-house. My rates are now quadruple what they were back when I was signed. Pitching and negotiating is NOT rocket science. You can do this - you don't have to be some shrewd business genius. Also, remember this all happens over email! Not face-to-face or over the phone. So it's easy.
This was the first video on UA-cam that gave actual advise on being a content creator. Thank you so much for this video. Would love if you were to do a 2023 updated version of this topic.
Thank you so much! This was absolutely what I needed to hear and learn. You dropped a lot of gems in here and I appreciate it being free99 since I was 2 seconds away from paying for a course lol. Keep elevating queen.
I used to hate the answer "just start" but as a new UA-camr I can now say that is 100% IT ! If you have a phone you can start creating content. It doesn't have to be perfect (it will not be perfect) but the more you do it the better you will get. One thing I like doing is going to the very first videos of my fav UA-camrs to look at how they started and how much they have improved throughout the years. Do the same and use it as inspiration :) With my iPhone 11, iMovie and my $5 mic from FiveBelow (for the voiceovers) I've been creating my vids and growing little by little. Don't overthink it
Girl, thank you 🙏🤍 This video is filled with so much useful information. I really love the section about reaching out to brands and KNOWING YOUR WORTH 😭😍👏
This is the most information I’ve heard about influencing, it’s given me ideas for research. A video on pitches to companies would also be really helpful.
I'm only 16 minutes into this video and had to pause it to comment. So much valuable information shared, already. I've watched a few of these types of videos by others and this one is giving me the tea in a way that's quick and easy to understand. I've got my notepad out and read to execute these tips! Thank you for this video, Bria! New subbie here. So glad I found your channel.❤
Great video again! I'm so glad I found you. I've been trying to grow for 3 years now, and I have all the info. Your words are all on point! This year is my year for tremendous growth and all your videos are so encouraging because it's all so true!!
Watched this whole video from start to finish. So much great info! I’ve been doing UA-cam for a long time and I feel like this kind of information just isn’t out there. I definitely need to work on my strategy, outreach, and negotiations😅 thank you for the great tips Bria!
I’m w/ everyone else. This has been the most informative & helpful video yet. Especially all the nitty gritty that majority of influencers don’t speak about. - I’ll definitely be looking forward to a update video
Wow what a breakthrough you had about not feeling obliged to deliver the news. I feel like a lot of influencers need to watch this. I've seen so many comments to influencers telling them they should be using their platform for what is currently going on. But you shouldn't be speaking on something just because you have a platform you should only speak on something because you have a message (preferably an educated message).
What a great video! Thank you! I loved that you actually talked about the disadvantages of growth. It's something that no one talks about. I definitely don't have the huge following but even with a modest one, there are so many different opinions coming at me. It takes a minute to adjust to. At this point I just think of these people as adding to the algorithm
Thank you so much, it took me 18 years to finally start posting, I would watch every youtube video and fantasize about being that successful youtuber I like, I can’t even believe how many years I wasted, I started with IG and as you said it is not the most forgiving platform so now I am thinking to start Tiktok
Thanks for the straight information, I'm new to whole social media, and am looking for my tribe. Thanks for being open, it takes the mystery out the purpose of this business. See you out here , looking forward to seeing more info on the nuts and bolts aspects. Cheers!
Such a good video Bria!! Going to re-watch and take notes. Thank you for not gatekeeping and trying to put everyone on. I am both so nervous and excited to start my journey but you help inspire me to get going and to know what to look out for, much love! 💕
This was so helpful and inspiring! Especially being in the space of having a full time job and my social media channels expanding- and trying to keep up 😅
New subbie from South Africa 👋😊 just discovered you and I've been binge watching. Love your honesty and your willingness to share valuable information. Thank you ❤️
wow. this was so informative. probably better then every video I've watched on these topics. thank soooo much for sharing. now I feel even more confident in wanting to be a content creator. im definitely going to work on my fear of talking on camera and pitching to brands. lol
This is the best video I have ever seen on content creation please make parts 123456 etc… lol I just started getting back on the horse this video was so helpful thankyou!
I definitely learned so much from this video thanks for sharing!! And being upfront and honest. As someone who knows nothing about anything in this industry
Hey Queen! This video is so dope, I truly appreciate this information. I saw another video where you had a Slippery Rock hoodie on... I'm 15 minutes from there! I randomly came across this video but it came at the right time. Love your honesty and realness see you on TikTok
This video is super helpful and I’ve watched a lot of these kinda of videos. I really appreciate the how to ask brands for gifted products because I never even thought that I could reach out to them to just receive a free gift or two. I will definitely try that this summer. - Nelle
Hey I have a small business and am organizing my backend so we can work with content creators to grow the brand I don't have a large marketing budget at all but have a plan in place to make sure they get paid although this video is for influencers it was helpful to me as a small brand looking to grow thank you
Thank you so much for this video! Worth every minute. I would definitely be interested in seeing you dive into pitching/strategy more. I am soo appreciative if you taking the time to help those of us who want to grow in this industry ❤️
Thank you Bria for sharing all of this amazing info! As a small UA-camr trying to grow, this is super helpful! Also, love your outfit and makeup in this video :)
As literally everyone is saying, this was SO informative and sissss, I took hella notes. Thank you for your transparency bestie, I stay rooting for you ❣️❣️❣️
Thank you so much for this extremely informative video. I appreciate all the information you shared and look forward to watching your other videos to learn more.
You remind me of Tia Mawry, but like “Tia Campbell” vibes. 😍 But no I felt what you said about IG to MY SOUL‼️ I was giving so much of my energy to IG for the algorithm Omgah it was so draining. I haven’t been on there for over half a year at this point and I’m just getting to a point where I’m up to getting back on there but definitely with a different mindset (no mind to the growth and just being myself). 🙏🏾💕
This is sooo informative I look forward to more info on brands and deals etc. I’m a new and upcoming influencer that’s starting grow on Instagram and want to become consistent on UA-cam!
I've watched this so many times! This time I'm with a paper and pen and I'm really ready to implement these tips! I want this to be my career VERY soon. Love your content BTW and I've been a subscriber for a few months now. Thanks so much 💕!
Hey Briaaa, new subbie here! You have dropped some gems babygirl. How does this video have under 200k views? How? Anywhoodle…will you please do a Part 2? Pretty please.😇 This has been THEE MOST informative video I have seen on this topic. I appreciate your vulnerability, willingness to share and, time spent on all your videos. So glad I found your channel!
I've gathered SO MUCH information from this video so thank you for sharing all of this! You've answered all of my questions that I had a hard time finding from other creators who just say the same thing. I can't thank you enough for propelling me in the right direction. WISHING YOU MORE SUCCESS IN 2023
Bless you for not “gatekeeping” and realizing that there’s a space for everyone ❤️
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
❤❤❤ exactly
I started already and let me tell you: it is messy and uncomfortable but hell I'm so proud I am doing it. Thank you for all the tipps
Good luck to you! Even I wanna start but I'm overthinking it way too much about whether I can make it or not and am watching tones of videos about content creation, but hopefully I will start! ❤️
Yesss, mine to... It's really messyyyy, I just do quantity over quality, I upload almost everyday, and some of them are bad camera angle, no value, etc 💔💔💔 i really need to make it more neat and input value
Sis yes, PLEASE make a video about rates and charges and everything to do with sponsorships & networking. I just started to create content and these types of things are not taught or talked about enough!
I just recently found your channel & I've been loving your content!
This is the best video I love this so much. I just hit 10K on TikTok and I’m starting to be approached by brands and this is so helpful! It’s also so nice to see more POC influencers too! I follow you on TikTok too!
How did you hit 10k?
I'm not an influencer, but this has been very helpful in understanding your industry. Thank you for sharing this so candidly and thoroughly! You are so talented and articulate and natural at this. I hope you go to the moon!
That’s interesting! I put in 2 years into TikTok- I’m at 360K & the creator fund is garbage. The only thing that makes it lucrative is brand Collabs, but it’s just not consistent income, and that has been my issue. Ive been putting all of my time into YT. Luckily, i was able to repurpose all of that hard work content to YT shorts. I love your channel btw ❤ TY 🎉
Have you been able to make any money from YT?
I LOVEEE how open and honest you are and how much you shared in this video! I'm ready for a part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 haha!!
Same!
Nobody asked, but I’ve been growing my UA-cam channel WITHOUT any other social media. It’s been slow… very slow, BUT it is possible to grow a UA-cam channel without using other social media if you don’t want to have other platforms for any reason.
Loved this! Thanks! ❤
i love the channel fr its giving raw energy and i only watched 2 videos
Your tips with negotiation resolves so much of my imposter syndrome because I'd be so scared to ask for more. Thank you for reminding me of my worth! This is one of the best videos I've seen that has actual substance about becoming an influencer. I'm going to play your videos in my background forever to boost your watch time so you can get that coint!!! You're amazing
Bria, I appreciate you being so transparent about the issues you had with your management agencies, because SO many creators deal with these same problems, but rarely does anyone talk about it publicly because a) they think it's embarrassing and b) confidentiality clauses may prevent them from discussing it in public. I've also been very open about my experiences with management.
I'm seeing a LOT of creators going independent again instead of being signed to an agency. Aside from payment issues, which run RAMPANT and are especially worse if you're BIPOC and/or LGBTQ (you're getting paid last, babes) - the fundamental business model of an agency is the exact opposite of what they tell you it is.
They act like they're out there pitching on your behalf but nope. They do zero pitching. All they do is milk you for your inbound inquiries and cross-sell other creators on the roster onto those. If you're lucky, they also cross-sell you onto other creators' campaigns. To you it seems like they're "bringing you business" but it's just them cross-selling onto another creator's opportunity. And that's why all these agencies insist on exclusive representation only. Because your true value to them is your pipeline of opportunities - they have no Rolodex of their own. They are not interested in increasing their revenue by adding you onto other campaigns - just in milking your pipeline.
Also, it's not a coincidence that it's often the BIPOC and LGBTQ creators who languish on that roster, without the agency bringing them any deals. Because they're signed just to add "diversity" to the roster and make the agency look less racist/homophobic. But the agency has no interest in actually bringing you onto any deals they're negotiating.
So to all my fellow creators: You can be your own manager. You don't need representation. I tripled my revenue the year after I declined to renew with my agency, negotiating everything in-house. My rates are now quadruple what they were back when I was signed. Pitching and negotiating is NOT rocket science. You can do this - you don't have to be some shrewd business genius. Also, remember this all happens over email! Not face-to-face or over the phone. So it's easy.
Amen to THIS! I NEEDED to read this !!
it’s 2023 and i just started taking social media seriously and this was AMAZING 10/10
I’m literally falling in love with your content, it’s so helpful and inspiring! So thank you
Omg, you're giving me Professor Bria vibes and i loveee it! Thanks for putting us on, you def just earned a loyal subscriber.
This was the first video on UA-cam that gave actual advise on being a content creator. Thank you so much for this video. Would love if you were to do a 2023 updated version of this topic.
Thank you so much! This was absolutely what I needed to hear and learn. You dropped a lot of gems in here and I appreciate it being free99 since I was 2 seconds away from paying for a course lol. Keep elevating queen.
Everything you're saying is soooooo true! Thanks for being so transparent 💛
Love how people are no longer gatekeeping this type of information. Love the video !!!!!
I just bought Quickbooks Self-Employed because of you and it is SO EASY!!!! What a life saver!
I used to hate the answer "just start" but as a new UA-camr I can now say that is 100% IT ! If you have a phone you can start creating content. It doesn't have to be perfect (it will not be perfect) but the more you do it the better you will get. One thing I like doing is going to the very first videos of my fav UA-camrs to look at how they started and how much they have improved throughout the years. Do the same and use it as inspiration :) With my iPhone 11, iMovie and my $5 mic from FiveBelow (for the voiceovers) I've been creating my vids and growing little by little. Don't overthink it
Girl, thank you 🙏🤍 This video is filled with so much useful information. I really love the section about reaching out to brands and KNOWING YOUR WORTH 😭😍👏
this is literally so informative, and funny at the same time!! love the way ur personality shines clear in your content
I have no intention on being an influencer but this was such an informative video
This is the most information I’ve heard about influencing, it’s given me ideas for research. A video on pitches to companies would also be really helpful.
YES
I'm only 16 minutes into this video and had to pause it to comment. So much valuable information shared, already. I've watched a few of these types of videos by others and this one is giving me the tea in a way that's quick and easy to understand. I've got my notepad out and read to execute these tips! Thank you for this video, Bria! New subbie here. So glad I found your channel.❤
This is HANDS DOWN the best video i've ever seen on the influencer industry! Love how you break everything down girl! Thank you beauty! 💞✨
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
How am I just discovering you? I’m hooked now ❤️❤️❤️
Great video again! I'm so glad I found you. I've been trying to grow for 3 years now, and I have all the info. Your words are all on point! This year is my year for tremendous growth and all your videos are so encouraging because it's all so true!!
“Make sure your enjoying the content your making because when it takes off you’ll have to make more of that’ wow
And yesssssssss just start---- I just picked up the phone and decided to stop procrastinating!!!!!!
Watched this whole video from start to finish. So much great info! I’ve been doing UA-cam for a long time and I feel like this kind of information just isn’t out there. I definitely need to work on my strategy, outreach, and negotiations😅 thank you for the great tips Bria!
I’m w/ everyone else. This has been the most informative & helpful video yet. Especially all the nitty gritty that majority of influencers don’t speak about.
- I’ll definitely be looking forward to a update video
Bria Thank you for being So Transparent you honestly gave us the whole cup of tea
Hey Bria, I do appreciate you sharing about the influencer industry! I do marketing, and I listen to the influencers' perspectives. Truly admire you!
New sub! I neeed the part 2!!!! Especially with the back end of brand deals and all that goes into negotiating. This was SO HELPFUL!! Thank you🥹
You are awesome. It feels good to see someone so authentic. ❤
More love to you!
Bria you really killed it with this one! legit going to watch again and can't wait for more of this info!
This is by far the best detailed and most informative video I’ve seen so far ! Thank you for this. ❤️
Love this Bria, thank you for being so transparent and sweet in the delivery, you are a gem
I've been binging your videos all day. You're very helpful from finance to manifesting. Bless you!
Listen, as a dogs other, a hard worker, AND a capricorn rising…. I feel this all SPIRITUALLY. Immediate subscribe
Wow what a breakthrough you had about not feeling obliged to deliver the news. I feel like a lot of influencers need to watch this. I've seen so many comments to influencers telling them they should be using their platform for what is currently going on. But you shouldn't be speaking on something just because you have a platform you should only speak on something because you have a message (preferably an educated message).
you had me with "rising Capricorn" and checking your transations while watching Euphoria - instant sub
What a great video! Thank you! I loved that you actually talked about the disadvantages of growth. It's something that no one talks about. I definitely don't have the huge following but even with a modest one, there are so many different opinions coming at me. It takes a minute to adjust to. At this point I just think of these people as adding to the algorithm
Thank you so much, it took me 18 years to finally start posting, I would watch every youtube video and fantasize about being that successful youtuber I like, I can’t even believe how many years I wasted, I started with IG and as you said it is not the most forgiving platform so now I am thinking to start Tiktok
Thanks for the straight information, I'm new to whole social media, and am looking for my tribe. Thanks for being open, it takes the mystery out the purpose of this business. See you out here , looking forward to seeing more info on the nuts and bolts aspects. Cheers!
Such a good video Bria!! Going to re-watch and take notes. Thank you for not gatekeeping and trying to put everyone on. I am both so nervous and excited to start my journey but you help inspire me to get going and to know what to look out for, much love! 💕
Thank you so much, you got this! Let me know if there's anything else around this topic you'd like to see 🥰
Thank you thank you!! I work with influencers and I am a social media manager and I didn't even know all of these points. So helpful
This was so helpful and inspiring! Especially being in the space of having a full time job and my social media channels expanding- and trying to keep up 😅
New subbie from South Africa 👋😊 just discovered you and I've been binge watching. Love your honesty and your willingness to share valuable information. Thank you ❤️
🇿🇦🇿🇦hey sis
wow. this was so informative. probably better then every video I've watched on these topics. thank soooo much for sharing. now I feel even more confident in wanting to be a content creator. im definitely going to work on my fear of talking on camera and pitching to brands. lol
Yes please do video on pitching brand deals!
This is the best video I have ever seen on content creation please make parts 123456 etc… lol I just started getting back on the horse this video was so helpful thankyou!
I’m very happy your were honest about instagram but that’s exactly how I feel!
Did you already post the part 2? YOU ARE A BLESSING UGGGHHHHH
I definitely learned so much from this video thanks for sharing!! And being upfront and honest. As someone who knows nothing about anything in this industry
Hey Queen! This video is so dope, I truly appreciate this information. I saw another video where you had a Slippery Rock hoodie on... I'm 15 minutes from there! I randomly came across this video but it came at the right time. Love your honesty and realness see you on TikTok
You are such a poised wise young woman and I love to see it!
Thank you love!
I'm in the mode of rebranding..my videos be all over the place but I wanna pivot to more focused . This video is informative 🖤🦋
Helped a lot.Thank you
Okay no seriously I’m waiting for that pt. 2, 3, 4 & 5. LOVE how straight forward and simple to understand this vid was!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much I really need this, I have been trying my best at this social media business and haven’t caught a break yet
Same girl 💕
My excitement when I seen the slippery rock sweatshirt!! I’m a slippery rock alumni! Thank you for the tips ❤️
This is amazinggggg!! Especially Quickbooks tip. Would love your input/advice on finding an accountant!
This video is super helpful and I’ve watched a lot of these kinda of videos. I really appreciate the how to ask brands for gifted products because I never even thought that I could reach out to them to just receive a free gift or two. I will definitely try that this summer. - Nelle
I just finished watching and realized this was a 40+min Thanks very helpful for micro influencers like me.
This was nothing but gems!!! Thank you for the transparency
Hey I have a small business and am organizing my backend so we can work with content creators to grow the brand I don't have a large marketing budget at all but have a plan in place to make sure they get paid although this video is for influencers it was helpful to me as a small brand looking to grow thank you
WOW!!! THANK YOU!!! HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!!!
Thank you so much for this video! Worth every minute. I would definitely be interested in seeing you dive into pitching/strategy more. I am soo appreciative if you taking the time to help those of us who want to grow in this industry ❤️
Thank you for being so detail. The templates was a huge bonus.
Thank you Bria for sharing all of this amazing info! As a small UA-camr trying to grow, this is super helpful! Also, love your outfit and makeup in this video :)
Same 💕
the fact that you time stamped this video ❤️❤️
This video was actually so amazing !!! So informative and I didn’t feel overwhelmed, thank you!!! Is there a part 2 yet?? x
As literally everyone is saying, this was SO informative and sissss, I took hella notes. Thank you for your transparency bestie, I stay rooting for you ❣️❣️❣️
Thanks so much Bria, you always give us the tea ☕️❤️
I love hanging out with you Bria!!!
Girl your following is growing so fast! So excited for you 💕
So thankful 🥺🤍 thank you love!
Thank you so much for this extremely informative video. I appreciate all the information you shared and look forward to watching your other videos to learn more.
This video was super helpful, I’m glad I came across it, and thank you so much for sharing.
Hey Bria, great video! Thanks for being transparent and providing helpful information!
love how comprehensive this is
You remind me of Tia Mawry, but like “Tia Campbell” vibes. 😍 But no I felt what you said about IG to MY SOUL‼️ I was giving so much of my energy to IG for the algorithm Omgah it was so draining. I haven’t been on there for over half a year at this point and I’m just getting to a point where I’m up to getting back on there but definitely with a different mindset (no mind to the growth and just being myself). 🙏🏾💕
This is sooo informative I look forward to more info on brands and deals etc. I’m a new and upcoming influencer that’s starting grow on Instagram and want to become consistent on UA-cam!
I've watched this so many times! This time I'm with a paper and pen and I'm really ready to implement these tips! I want this to be my career VERY soon. Love your content BTW and I've been a subscriber for a few months now.
Thanks so much 💕!
Watching you has been great! You have fantastic energy and provide such valuable content. Thank you for sharing! :-)
Thank you so much for this information! Please make the in depth video of brand deals and pitches
This is the most informative video I've found about influencing. This has been extremely helpful. Thank you!
Yes please do a video dedicated to brand deals negotiating, etc.
Very informative! Please do another video for Branding !!! So helpful
111 comments when I’m commenting, didn’t wanna mess that number up but wanted to thank you for this video ❤️
YESSS this was sooooo helpful and right on time! Part 2 plz, I'll keep an eye out for it
This was helpful. I knew a lot already but reaching out to brands is my weak spot.
I had an Epiphany in the middle of your video. Girl thank you !
Yes. Tell us the whole truth. Everything you know, you are great.
Your wish is my command!
@@becauseilypodcast 😊you are great. Thanks, cannot wait to hear more.
Thank you so much for sharing all of this and the email pitch templates. So helpful.💕
Yes please… MORE… Thank You for your goodness. You give me hope!❤️
girl the gems you are dropping i am picking them all up!! ty!!
Hey Briaaa, new subbie here! You have dropped some gems babygirl. How does this video have under 200k views? How? Anywhoodle…will you please do a Part 2? Pretty please.😇 This has been THEE MOST informative video I have seen on this topic. I appreciate your vulnerability, willingness to share and, time spent on all your videos. So glad I found your channel!
I've gathered SO MUCH information from this video so thank you for sharing all of this! You've answered all of my questions that I had a hard time finding from other creators who just say the same thing. I can't thank you enough for propelling me in the right direction. WISHING YOU MORE SUCCESS IN 2023