From Thirst Traps to $55K Brand Deals | Jay Ford & Tulio Sasaya

What happens when two creators stop chasing views and start building careers?In this episode, filmmaker and creative director Jay Ford and content creator Tulio Sasaya sit down for an unfiltered conversation about the realities of being a full-time digital creator, from the early thirst-trap days to leading six-figure brand collaborations with global companies like Abobe!They get brutally honest about the highs, lows, and everything in between:In this episode:- The creative hustle of living and working in LA- How “thirst traps” turned into storytelling & brand partnerships- Canon USA & Adobe collabs — how they happened and what they paid- The $55K brand deal that changed Jay Ford's career- The pressure of social media validation & burnout- Finding your community and the loneliness that comes with it- Learning to delegate, manage teams & protect your mental healthThis one’s packed with raw insights, unreal stories, and advice every creator, marketer, and freelancer NEEDS to hear.🎧 Watch or Listen On:YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music🔗 Follow the CreatorsJay Ford:  @JayFordProductions  Tulio:  @TulioSasaya  Creators on Creators: @creatorsoncreatorsAmbos Studios ProductionExecutive Producers:Rebekah MithinjiTati KapayaEditor:Tati KapayaCamera:Rebekah MithinjiTati KapayaSound:Rebekah MithinjiTati KapayaLocation:Los Angeles, CaliforniaCopyright © 2025 Ambos Studios LTD. All Rights Reserved.SEO Keywordscreator economy, brand deals, content creators, Jay Ford, Tulio, influencer marketing, creator burnout, long-form storytelling, creative process, Canon USA, Adobe collaboration, how to get brand deals, indie creators, social media growth, creator podcast, creative career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.