13. How to Monetize Your Content and Land Brand Deals with Laurin Jo | Side Hustle Tips

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what it really takes to balance motherhood, marriage, business, and content creation—and still build a life you love? This episode is for you!I sat down with my friend Laurin Jo, content creator, travel enthusiast, and the queen of affordable travel, to talk about her journey from single mom to content creator and entrepreneur. Laurin shares how she started out blogging and pitching brands (before she even knew what she was doing!) and how she’s been able to land major partnerships with brands like Disney, Target, and more.We also dive into:How to start creating content—even if you have zero followersThe power of pitching: How Laurin landed her first brand dealThe shift from influencer to UGC (and why it’s the future of content creation)How to balance marriage, motherhood, and business without losing yourselfIf you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your content journey, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Laurin on Instagram: @laurinjoFollow me on Instagram: @carlidorlynnJoin the Free 30-Day Social Media Challenge! Struggling with social media? Not sure what to post or how to grow your brand? Join the Social Media Made Easy: 30-Day Challenge for Side Hustlers—a free, step-by-step challenge to help you learn how to use social media for your business. Sign up here: www.cdcreativecoagency.com/challengeChallenge starts March 1st! Sign up now and let’s make social media simple.____________________________🔗 Follow Me On Socials:Instagram: @cd.creativeco | @thesidehustlherpodcast📸 Book a Content Day with Me: Need help creating content that turns your followers into customers. Let's work together: https://www.cdcreativecoagency.com/work-with-us?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=content_day📸  Join the Batched™ Waitlist: Visit batchedcontent.com and be the first to know when we launch in your city!📧 Try Email Marketing with Flodesk (50% off first 12 months): https://www.cdcreativecoagency.com/flodesk📱Try ManyChat (Get 30% off for 3 Months for DM Automations): www.cdcreativecoagency.com/manychat🎧 Don’t Forget to Subscribe & Leave a Review!