Brand Deals in 2026: How to Actually Get Paid (Even Without 10K Followers) - 880

Build Your Tribe | Grow Your Business with Social Media · Mar 16, 2026 · 43m

In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down how to land brand deals in 2026—even if you don’t have 10,000 followers. He explains why follower count matters less than performance, how micro and nano influencers are securing paid partnerships, and what brands are actually looking for today, including conversions, content assets, and trust.

Brock covers how to monetize before brand deals through affiliate marketing and UGC, how to pitch brands effectively, and how to structure performance-based partnerships. He also walks through how to price brand deals correctly, including usage rights…