5 Mistakes Costing You Brand Deals Early in The Application Process (and How To Fix It)
You’re juggling a million things. Being a mom, content creator, house manager, maybe even working another job. You barely have time to eat your lunch. So when you finally do apply for a brand deal and hear nothing back? It’s discouraging.
But here’s the truth: a lot of creators are making small mistakes early in the application process to a brand deal that are holding them back, and the good news? This is fixable.
Though these mistakes below might seem minor, it's important to remember brands could be reviewing hundreds of applications, so don’t give the human who is reviewing a reason to skip yours!
The Mistake | The Solution |
|---|---|
You didn’t fill out the application correctly or followed directions. | Brands won't chase missing details. Pay attention to notes on each question for insights into their expectations. |
Portfolios are hard to review; your videos autoplay when you go in it, it has broken links, colors that don’t contrast and makes it hard to the eye to focus, or the portfolio is still a Canva slide/presentation. | Publish your portfolio as a website using Canva or another platform. This ensures updates are visible to everyone with access. Disable video autoplay and check all links! For a free portfolio template, use the one in our free checklist here (is in Week 4) . |
There is no video of you talking to camera. The brand can’t vision you with their product if they don’t know how you sound. | Record a short intro for your portfolio or add a video in the first spot that it starts with you talking to camera. It makes a huge difference for trust. |
You changed your social media username or e-mail after applying, which changes your profile link, and makes it hard to find you. | This is why portfolios are crucial because changes update automatically for everyone with the link. |
You skipped the "optional" pitch section or other optional sections that you could have easily filled out. | Opportunities receive a lot of applicants, so brands often review the pitch or optional sections first to see who aligns with their preferences and may be more interested than other applicants. |
Ready to Make Money as a Mom Creator?
Step 1 - Fill out your Creator Profile & Check Out if we have any Brand Deals Available: This is how I match you with real brands & where I keep all of the current deals I am recruiting for. I can’t send you sh*t if I don’t know what you’re about.
Step 2: Download the Free 7-Week Creator Content Monetization Checklist: I mapped out for you the steps to monetize your content. Provides you a roadmap on what to do each week, and includes a portfolio template. A portfolio is a MUST HAVE if you are taking this seriously.
Step 3: Grab The Creator Content Cashflow System: Your UGC & Influencer Brand Deal Playbook: A complete step-by-step breakdown of the entire brand deal process. From finding brands, pitching, and scriptwriting, to negotiating, reviewing contracts, figuring out your rates, and beyond. Nothing skipped.
You don’t have to do this alone.
You’ve got me, and a whole squad of moms ready to help in our Facebook Group.
