Chenell Basilio, associated with Growth In Reverse, dives into the long-term planning that creators often overlook. She discusses the importance of having a roadmap for success while still enjoying the creative process. The conversation also touches on the balance between community engagement and personal fulfillment. Chenell shares her transformative experience during a 12-hour walk, reflecting on human connections and the need for delegation in achieving growth. Overall, it's a thoughtful exploration of creativity and strategic planning.

Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.comCan you get a new project sponsored before you even launch?That was Lila's million-dollar question.In my new public sponsorship coaching call, we discussed:• When's the right time to pitch a brand?• Can you delegate pitching to someone else?• What to say if you don't have a track record• Should you delay the launch if you get initial interest?Join 36,000 creators getting legit paid sponsorship opportunities every week: https://pages.creatorwizard.com/joinLearn more about my advanced sponsorship strategy course to find & negotiate your dream partnerships so that you stop leaving thousands on the table: https://branddealwizard.com👇   Follow our Guest 👇Lila RoseWebsite - https://lilaroseworld.com and http://www.daddinature.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xxlilarose/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/lilaroseworld and https://www.youtube.com/@daddinatureSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LkGQEe8CHL1uj7Jz7VJA4?si=wE3laHXKTXisSkXncMjd0Q&nd=1&dlsi=684c666feda7435d👇   Creator Wizard Affiliates 👇Claim your free ConvertKit account: https://creatorwizard.com/convertkitSoftware I use to record 4K interviews: https://creatorwizard.com/riversideClaim your free Restream account: https://creatorwizard.com/restreamHypefury Tweet Tool I use: https://creatorwizard.com/hypefuryVideo tool I use to record amazing async video: https://creatorwizard.com/tellaClaim your free TubeBudy account: https://www.tubebuddy.com/creatorwizardCamera: https://amzn.to/2Zc8gFGDSLR monitor: https://amzn.to/3psgt3zCamlink (to use camera as webcam): https://amzn.to/2ZcHInTLED Panel Lights: https://amzn.to/3po9Z5IColored Flood Lights: https://amzn.to/3k801lfMic: https://amzn.to/3G3eWqxMixer: https://amzn.to/3nfz0NvBusiness inquiries: inquiries@creatorwizard.comWhat's Creator Wizard all about? Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach & the founder of @CreatorWizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop leaving thousands on the table.Along with his wife April, he has been a full-time creator for over 10 years and has personally made over $4M working with brands. He also ran an influencer marketing agency for 7 years that helped other creators earn millions more.Justin brings a very unique perspective because not only has he been a creator in the trenches doing sponsorships for years but by running an agency, he has insider knowledge behind how big brands choose which influencers to partner with and why they pass on others. Justin's mission is to enable creators big and small to land 1 million paid brand partnerships by 2032.

Jay Clouse, a passionate content creator and entrepreneur, grapples with the ups and downs of hosting in-person events. He shares insights on crafting impactful experiences that encourage meaningful connections. The conversation dives into effective pricing strategies and balancing genuine value with monetization. Jay also discusses the importance of interactions among attendees for memorable events. Plus, he reveals strategies for launching new products, drawing inspiration from brands like Tesla.

Larry Gibbons, a creator eager to enhance his sponsorship game, dives into the complexities of brand partnerships. He learns whether brands truly value views and explores the risks of online scams in securing deals. Gibbons discusses the importance of research and empathy when engaging with various brand sizes, emphasizing tailored audience avatars for better alignment. Negotiating budgets becomes a key focus, highlighting strategic communication to bridge gaps between creators and brands for successful collaborations.

In this discussion, Krystal Proffitt, a passionate creator and debate aficionado, joins Madison, known for her engaging insights on balancing passion and profit. They tackle whether creators must choose between their interests and income, sharing personal anecdotes on navigating this challenge. The duo explores how focusing on either can impact audience engagement and offers tips on maintaining authenticity amidst financial pressures. They also debate who stands out as the top Creator Debater between them, adding a playful rivalry to the mix!

Best-selling author and productivity expert Ali Abdaal discusses restructuring his business, navigating sponsorships, and tough business decisions. Topics include building a platform you own, balancing personal interests with business success, family provision vs. milestones, optimism in decision-making, and maximizing brand partnerships for growth.

The podcast discusses balancing business growth with personal priorities, sharing experiences managing Creator Wizard while prioritizing family time, revenue goals, past traumas, and the conflict of expanding the business versus a comfortable lifestyle.

Entrepreneur Jay Clouse debates selling to beginners versus advanced creators, exploring membership structures, coaching services, tailored products for different audiences, and the importance of evergreen content in membership models.

Marcelo Russo and David Elikwu debate the balance between quality and quantity in content creation. They discuss how this balance affects audience growth, metrics for measuring success, and the importance of strategic content creation. The episode explores the roles of AI and consistent creation in improving creative work.

Get $400 off your early-bird ticket to Sponsor Games, my first in-person event to help you get more brand deals: https://www.sponsorgames.comAttend the best conference for creators. Buy your Craft + Commerce ticket today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDCCpromoBig thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode!Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/branddealwizardJoin 32K+ creators getting paid sponsorship opportunities every week: https://creatorwizard.com/join Follow our guest 👇 Rox CodesWebsite - https://roxcodes.comX - https://twitter.com/RoxCodesYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RoxCodesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/roxcodesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roxcodes👇   Creator Wizard Affiliates 👇Claim your free ConvertKit account: https://creatorwizard.com/convertkitSoftware I use to record 4K interviews: https://creatorwizard.com/riversideClaim your free Restream account: https://creatorwizard.com/restreamHypefury Tweet Tool I use: https://creatorwizard.com/hypefuryVideo tool I use to record amazing async video: https://creatorwizard.com/tellaClaim your free TubeBudy account: https://www.tubebuddy.com/creatorwizardCamera: https://amzn.to/2Zc8gFGDSLR monitor: https://amzn.to/3psgt3zCamlink (to use camera as webcam): https://amzn.to/2ZcHInTLED Panel Lights: https://amzn.to/3po9Z5IColored Flood Lights: https://amzn.to/3k801lfMic: https://amzn.to/3G3eWqxMixer: https://amzn.to/3nfz0NvBusiness inquiries: inquiries@creatorwizard.com