When to say no to a brand deal

Have you ever been in a situation where an exciting opportunity lands in your lap, but something deep down makes you hesitate?
I want to share a personal story that I think many content creators can relate to-deciding when to say no to a brand deal. Receiving offers from brands can feel like a huge opportunity, but sometimes, it’s in your best interest to pass on them as they might not serve the long-term goals you have.
Recently, I've started to receive opportunities from different software tools aimed at podcasters and microphone brands looking to partner with me. One brand in particular that I won’t name, reached out and offered to send me some of their latest products for me to review on our TH-cam and podcast channels. On the surface, this offer seemed like a great idea and I agreed. I hadn’t heard of them before, but I was eager to give their gear a try.
Over the next couple of days, I started to dig deeper into this brand. I realised I hadn't heard of them for good reason. I have decades of experience in the audio space, and the fact that this brand never crossed my radar was a red flag.
It's tempting to say yes to every offer that comes your way, especially when you're excited about the possibility of a new partnership. However, it's crucial to ask yourself whether this opportunity aligns with your brand’s values and how it may affect your brand’s reputation.
Next time you have an exciting offer, take a step back and consider its actual value. Are you saying yes because you’re genuinely enthusiastic about the opportunity, or are you just excited that someone reached out?
CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:01 Brand Partnerships and Their Challenges
01:10 Evaluating Unknown Brands
02:30 The Decision to Decline
05:10 Advice for Creators on Brand Deals
05:35 Another Example: Software Tools
06:38 Knowing Your Worth
07:50 The Importance of Alignment
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[@BandrewScott]

Good on ya for having a solid code of ethics and sticking to it.

[@ObscureMics]

Oh man…I love a good $50 mic, but I get what you are saying

[@bambymedia]

Some of them are surprisingly good aren’t they! And there are some use cases for them, but yeah you get what I mean. It definitely made me think about it more deeply.

[@ObscureMics]

@@bambymedia yup. In general…a good mic at that price is not an easy find. I have definitely been turning down a lot of cheap mics. The rebranding by 17 different companies is ridiculous.