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Influencer Confidential

Influencer Confidential

By: Sidewalker Daily
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 Welcome to Influencer Confidential, a podcast brought to you by Sidewalker Daily. In this podcast, we are dedicated to creating transparency in the Influencer Industry and showing what it takes to succeed in this new world. Sidewalker Daily is a consulting agency that works on both sides of the influencer industry. On one hand, Sidewalker Daily consults for brands and public relations firms on their influencer marketing initiatives and social media strategy and on the other, the company works with influencers and creators to help them build sustainable businesses online. Sidewalker Daily's unique position in the industry bridges the gap between brands and creators, to ensure every partnership is a win-win. Sidewalker has worked on campaigns for Jetsetter (A Tripadvisor Company), Four Seasons and the Costa Rica Tourism Board, to name a few. In this podcast, expect to learn about all things working with brands, being an influencer, influencer marketing, media kits, pitching to brands and much more! Meet Your Host, Nina Zadeh - Co-founder, Nina received her MBA in marketing from Fordham University and has a B.A. in Communications and
Economics from Boston College.Copyright Sidewalker Daily Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • How to SELL Yourself as a Creator or Influencer #277

    How to SELL Yourself as a Creator or Influencer #277
    Dec 18 2025
    Are you scared of “selling yourself” as a creator? If the word sales makes you cringe, hesitate, or want to run the other way…this episode is going to change your mind (in the best way).

    Because here’s the truth: If you want to land paid brand deals, charge your worth, and run your creator business like a business… you HAVE to learn how to sell yourself. Not in a pushy way but in a confident, strategic, business-owner way. And I’m going to show you exactly how in this episode.

    💻 If you want help strengthening your sales strategy, your pitch, and your confidence, you can book a call with our team here: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery
    ✨ Interested in having us design your custom media kit or portfolio? Learn more about our Design Studio here: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/design-studio/

    Ready to start pitching brands seriously? Use this secret code shared in the episode: NINA500 (when you pay-in-full): https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/

    💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/
    🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery
    👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/
    🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/
    🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/
    🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily

    This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zK8kourynr4
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    13 mins
  • How Travel Influencers Make Money in 2026 #276

    How Travel Influencers Make Money in 2026 #276
    Dec 11 2025
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    Are you still wondering how travel influencers actually make money in 2026…in THIS economy? And more importantly — if YOU can do it too? (Hint: brand deals can easily hit 6-figures 👀)

    In this episode, I’m breaking down the real ways travel creators are getting paid right now so you can finally treat your travel content like a business, not just a cute hobby you squeeze in between flights. And because staying connected can make or break a paid campaign
    - missed emails, slow replies, or failed uploads can LITERALLY COST you a brand deal - I’m also sharing why I use GigSky to stay online anywhere I go.

    GigSky is an eSIM that keeps you online in 120+ countries with simple, affordable data subscriptions (instead of paying $12/day on roaming like I used to 😅).

    With GigSky, you can:
    → Skip airport SIM swaps → Avoid expensive roaming fees → Stay connected in 120+ countries → Add/upgrade data instantly in-app when you need it → Travel with peace of mind knowing you’re always connected If you want to take your creator business seriously in 2026, you cannot be unreachable.

    🔗 Get 50% OFF your first month with GigSky (No code needed): https://rebrand.ly/gigsky-esim

    This episode is part of a paid partnership with GigSky.

    💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/
    🤩 Ready To Level Up? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery
    👉 Book A Call: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/coaching-influencers-creators/
    🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/
    🎁 Free Gift For Influencers & Creators: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-business-resources/
    🛒 Shop our Amazon Store 🛒: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sidewalkerdaily

    This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LZJiInSrKiM
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    19 mins
  • How This UGC Creator Landed Paid Brand Deals With Only 174 Followers [Creator Currency Ep. 20]

    How This UGC Creator Landed Paid Brand Deals With Only 174 Followers [Creator Currency Ep. 20]
    Dec 4 2025
    You Can Follow Alexandra here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalexandrapage/
    X: https://www.x.com/@itsalexndrapage/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsalexandrapage/

    Alexandra’s Freebie for Creators: https://link.vayda.studio/luxeugckit
    Alexandra’s Template Bundle for Creators: https://link.vayda.studio/luxeugcbundle

    Meet my student, Alexandra. What actually moves the needle when it comes to landing UGC deals How to build a portfolio that truly reflects your value Why negotiation and follow-up are non-negotiable The mindset required to treat your creator work like a real business.

    Ready to start pitching like Alexandra? Learn more about the Pitching to Brands Master Course here: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/ When she first enrolled in our Pitching to Brands Master Course, she had only 174 followers ... but everything changed once she learned how to confidently pitch and position herself as a UGC creator.

    In today’s episode, Alexandra shares how she went from feeling unsure and “not ready” to landing paid brand deals and building a thriving UGC business while living abroad. She opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her take action, what it was like to pitch with a small audience, and how the strategies she learned inside the course completely transformed her approach to brand collaborations.

    We dive into: If you’ve ever thought you need thousands of followers to work with brands, Alexandra’s story proves otherwise. Whether you’re brand new to UGC or looking to grow your paid partnerships, this episode is packed with real talk, actionable advice, and proof that you can start right where you are.

    SAVE $500 using code: STUDENT

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    Sidewalker Daily is your go-to resource for Creators and Influencers who want to land paid brand deals, make money doing what they love, and build a successful business with the right tools and strategies.

    💻 Free Brand Deals Training: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/brand-deals-training/
    🤩 Need Help With Your Creator Business? Speak with Our Success Manager: https://calendly.com/sidewalkerdailyteam/discovery
    🌟 Best-Selling Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/

    This Episode Can Also Be Seen On YouTube: https://youtu.be/1A1g-w7MX-Q
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    55 mins
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