88: How to Pitch Smarter (and Get Paid Faster) with Brands

If you’ve ever stared at your inbox wondering how the heck to pitch a brand without sounding awkward (or getting ghosted), this episode is for you, bestie. Today I’m joined by Jaclyn, the CEO and co-founder of OnBento, the AI tool that has completely transformed how I run my UGC business. Whether you’re a travel creator, a UGC content creator, or just trying to figure out how to pitch without second-guessing yourself, this conversation will change the way you look at pitching.We cover: ✨ The most common mistakes creators make when pitching (and how to fix them) ✨ Why UGC creators need to niche down (but also keep it fun!) ✨ Bento’s backstory and how Jaclyn built it in just 18 months ✨ How to use pitching analytics to improve your response rate ✨ Tips to humanize your emails so brands actually reply ✨ How to re-engage past partners and keep the UGC deals rollingOh—and if you’ve ever wondered how to land long-term partnerships as a travel creator or UGC pro, you’ll want to take notes during this one.Where to find Jacqlyn & OnBento:Instagram: @onbentoWebsite: www.onbento.comAFFILIATE CODE: Use my code LAURA1 for 10% off any Bento plan, use this CODE LINKWant more UGC tips? Go listen to my girl Maddy Garrett on her show Paid to Travel: The UGC Podcast, where she shares everything about making money as a UGC creator without being an influencer.And if you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast wherever you listen, so you never miss insider tips on building your travel creator business.Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5Say hi on InstagramJoin Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.  You’ll get:  ✔ monthly business systems  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”Sign Up HERE