Hi YouTube Power Hour Squad! Have you ever wondered what happens when you hire an influencer manager to manage your career? Today, we are joined by Shea Whitney and she will discuss her experience and the pros and cons of having an influencer manager. Youtuber Shea Whitney will discuss how she worked with brands on her own and without the help of an influencer manager and also her experience with having one to help her. Shea also mentions the benefits of handling brand deals and growing connections organically by networking with other content creators. Watch the whole interview to know how Shea handled her career and brand deals all this year without the help of an influencer manager.

0:00 - Introduction
2:21 - How Shea hired a manager
7:35 - Do you really need a manager?
9:04 - How can you navigate brand deals on your own?
10:39 - Can you actually make more money off brand deals with a manager?
13:47 - Why did Shea decide to try working with a manager?
15:10 - How do you know how much to charge for your campaigns?
16:57 - Is it possible to maintain long-term relationships with brands?
17:54 - What size does your channel have to be for brands to start reaching out to you?
18:29 - What do brands look at? Views or subscribers? What about engagement?
20:40 - How do you balance what the brand wants vs. what’s best for your channel?
22:11 - What happens if the brand wants to give you less than what you want?
23:24 - Should you reach out to brands?
24:32 - Advice from Shea on how to get started working with brands
26:00 - Connect with Shea Whitney


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