How to Make Money with YouTube BrandConnect (and Alternatives!)

YouTube BrandConnect started sometime in early 2023, but it's been accessible to only a small subset of YouTubers. At Feisworld, we have finally been granted access to BrandConnect and want to share our firsthand experience from a creator's perspective.

We want to go beyond what it is, what we think it can do. Instead, we will break down the pros and cons, showing you the benefits of using BrandConnect to create assets such as a media kit directly through BrandConnect, revenue potentials, and limitations. Most importantly, we do not believe in sitting and waiting for brands to reach out to you. So we included BrandConnect alternatives and steps you can pursue proactively to engage with brands.

Check out the companion guide: https://www.feisworld.com/blog/youtub...

Resources mentioned:
Brand deals mini-course: https://academy.feisworld.com/youtube...
Feisworld newsletter: https://www.feisworld.com/newsletter

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:42 Approval email to access BrandConnect
03:09 Terms and Conditions of BrandConnect
04:00 How to set your price as a creator for brand deals
05:00 Media Kit created with BrandConnect
05:53 How to update Media Kit sections
08:00 BrandConnect pros, cons, limitations
09:26 BrandConnect alternatives - how you can make money through brand deals without BrandConnect
10:30 The benefits of brands working with smaller creators
11:00 Best practices when outreaching brands
12:08 Working with influencer agencies
13:00 How can brands and advertisers reach out to YouTubers through BrandConnect
13:30 Conclusion: is BrandConnect worth it for you as a creator?

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