Pricing Your YouTube Influence: Rate Card Reality Check
The DM from a brand lands in your inbox. “We love your aesthetic and would love to collaborate. What are your rates?” Your stomach does that familiar flip. Not because you don’t know your worth—you’ve poured thousands of hours into lighting setups, editing workflows, and building a community that actually cares. But because naming a number still feels like walking a tightrope without a net. Too high and they ghost. Too low and you’re subsidizing their marketing budget with your creative labor. ...