How to Land $10K Brand Deals Without Begging

*What happens when you stop treating sponsorships like transactions and start treating them like strategic partnerships?* Justin and Joe pull back the curtain on two recent deals—a $10K sponsorship and a $7K campaign—breaking down exactly how they positioned themselves, what they pitched, and where they probably left money on the table. Here's what we cover: * Why custom website videos command premium rates (even without posting to your own channels) * The exact follow-up strategy that kept a year-long deal from going cold * How to recover from a sponsorship that didn't work and turn it into a bigger deal * The mindset shift that lets you charge $10K with under 1,000 views per video * When to be flexible with contracts (and when to stand firm on your process) *Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income:* https://sponsormagnet.com *Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild:* https://wizardsguild.com *Sponsor Games 2026* is happening March 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas. Every meal catered. 75 seats. Grab your ticket: https://www.sponsorgames.com *00:00* Justin's $10K Deal Breakdown *02:55* Why Your Trust Extends Beyond Your Audience *04:22* Sponsor Games: Practice Your Pitch IRL *06:43* Bespoke Packages Beat A La Carte Pricing *09:14* Handling the "You Don't Have Enough Followers" Objection *12:53* Make It Easy for Brands to Pay You *14:04* The Follow-Up Strategy That Lasted a Year *16:11* Joe's $7K Deal: Turning a Failed Campaign Into a Win *21:01* Finding Confidence After a Deal Goes Poorly *23:17* Your Unique Superpower and Being Easy to Work With *For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note:* [email protected]