If you've ever typed out a pitch email not knowing what the heck you're doing, mayyybe thought it was a little cringe, only to be ghosted by the brand — this one's for you.

Whether you're an educator-turned-creator, a UGC strategist, or someone sitting on a small-but-mighty audience that loves your recommendations… pitching brands is no longer optional. It's a non-negotiable skill in the modern creator economy — and we're breaking down exactly how to master it.

Inside this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on our exact pitch framework — including the email Kate sent this morning (that got a response within 5 minutes). From what brands actually care about to the psychology of an "obvious yes" pitch, you're getting the tactical tools and confidence boost to finally start landing paid brand deals.

This is not about begging brands for money. It's about showing up as a strategic partner and knowing exactly how to position yourself for long-term collaborations — even if you're just starting out.

• The 5C Pitch Method: Connection, Credibility, Concept, Clarity, Confidence

• The #1 mindset shift that will change how you pitch forever

• What makes a pitch get ghosted (and how to fix it)

• The secret to getting brands to respond quickly (real examples included)

• How to include social proof without relying on follower count

• What brands actually want to see in your pitch

• The simple mistake that makes creators look unprofessional

• Why your media kit matters — and what needs to be inside it

• How to pitch brand deals as a small creator

• What to include in your first brand pitch email

• How to get UGC brand deals without a large following

• Pitching for paid partnerships as an educator or expert

• Media kit strategies for brand deals

• Mistakes new creators make when pitching

• How to position yourself as a strategic brand partner

• Creator economy marketing tips for 2025

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Your challenge this week: Pitch one brand you've already organically talked about using the 5C Method. Then tag us when you share your content so we can hype it up, engage it, and help you get that brand bag 💼

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More about Accidentally Influential:

Accidentally Influential is the no-fluff podcast for educators, experts, and content creators who never set out to become influencers — but did anyways.

Hosted by T and Kate, two edu-creators turned brand deal pros, we're pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to monetize your content, partner with brands you actually love, and build a business with the knowledge you already have.

With over 500,000 followers between us and $500K+ in paid brand partnerships, we're here to make sure you stop leaving money on the table.

Expect unfiltered convos about pitching, pricing, usage rights, UGC, and the mindset shift it takes to stop being "just helpful" — and start being paid.

Because you may have become accidentally influential… but what you do with it now? That part is intentional.