How to get Brand Deals as a Small YouTuber

[@TinkerManMick]

UPDATE: Dude!!! THAT TEMPLATE WORKED! I have 2 meetings with 2 new potential sponsors now - thanks to you! 😍😍

[@owenvideo1]

Yaas!! That’s incredible. I want to hear the details. You gotta IG me or tweet me. Congrats that is incredible work!

[@TinkerManMick]

@@owenvideo1 can do my man! Ill get in touch on twitter soon! So exciting 😁

[@KaidenGilly]

Can u update me as well?! I wanna see how it goes.

[@VlogCity]

The wholesomeness of your daughter coming in!

[@owenvideo1]

We be wholesome for sure. I feel like it’s my greatest strength but also my greatest weakness lol.

[@livingStyle]

Hello all small KZbinrs, I wish you all the success. Please, never give up. Period!

[@znxrrr]

Congrats on 1k 🎉

[@CandidTechTV]

This is definitely the best and most helpful video I've seen on brand deals to date!

[@owenvideo1]

Candid Tech TV that’s makes my day. I’m so glad thank you!

[@VideoZeus]

Impeccable timing - solid strategy yo 👊🏼

[@owenvideo1]

Thanks bro. Why impeccable?

[@VideoZeus]

Owen Video because I’m being approached by these brands and working deals - this will compliment what I have in place. Thank you for sharing this great advice 🔥

[@ReadySteadyExcel]

Super useful! I love the step by step breakdown

[@owenvideo1]

Thanks so much

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

This is fantastic mentoring. Thank you!

[@bigthought195]

You’re doing good stuff very few channels out there who are completely focused on helping youtubers make money from brand sponsorship angle. Good niche and helpful channel for new youtubers like us.

[@owenvideo1]

Wow! Thank you for your feedback. Glad you find my channel helpful 😎

[@TinkerManMick]

05:20 Cutest KZbin moment ever dude! 😂 awesome addition to such an informative video

[@owenvideo1]

Thank you my friend!! Stoked to see you coming back and hanging out on the channel

[@TinkerManMick]

@@owenvideo1 to be honest, this is the first video i have received a notification for in a long time 😥 I actually searched ur channel last week coz I missed seeing ur content, such good vibes! Thanks for the reply man 😁

[@owenvideo1]

Tinker Man Mick I’m so glad you checked back in. We’re def publishing full blast now. Had to hire some folks to get back in the game

[@TinkerManMick]

@@owenvideo1 WOW! Things are happening for you guys, honestly couldn't wish it for a better family though. Keep kickin goals and sharing those juicy youtube secrets man! ✌

[@TechAuditTV]

Love this video, Owen! Nobody talks about this stuff! Love how you threw in specific numbers. Can't wait for more content like this!

[@arnoldthepotter]

Thanks Owen for getting right down to tin tacks. You're talking about the dollar amounts and it would have been no help without that. I'm just nudging 20k subs and I found you by searching 'brand deals for small KZbinrs.' Now I can see a way forward, thankyou.

[@owenvideo1]

My pleasure

[@PastrybyIoan]

Already replay twice the video. Thanks for the tips. You're great

[@owenvideo1]

Yaas! Glad it’s helpful

[@KofiAfric]

I’ve watched it 4 times, red all comments twice

[@owenvideo1]

Epic!

[@SoyJorgePinzon_]

One of the best advices for small youtubers like us! Thank you so much for that Owen!!

[@owenvideo1]

Super pumped you liked it. More on this topic coming soon !

[@PaulPeck]

This is right on time Owen! In the next few weeks, I'll be send a deal proposal to a good size drywall tool brand that has already sent me tools to tryout. Count me in on this series bro!🔥👍😎

[@owenvideo1]

That’s awesome man! You’re going to do so well. If there’s anything I can do to help lemme know. I want to see you win big time

[@MrAsamoah]

Been researching on this topic. Best video I have seen out of the lot. Thank you!!!!!

[@owenvideo1]

Thank you. We got more coming so I hope you’ll subscribe and come back again.

[@MrAsamoah]

Sure I did Subscribe

[@SavvyTurtle]

You are one of my newest Creator favs added to our daily binge list thank you for all the hard work, time and knowledge you spent into making your videos to help other creators its inspiring.

[@YogaBlissDance]

You channel brings so much value. I really don't get why it isn't huge?!! You deliver, I watch lots of KZbin advice but your's is unique- I put together a brand sheet to send to RV companies to get an RV in exchange for a series of videos AND that was before seeing this video. Thanks so much for all you give and share. I first heard of you on a ahhhh live with Nick NImmin!

[@DIYQUEENDIVA]

Thank you so much, Owen. I am going to try this template with a local grocery store. I am always using their store brand products in my content.

[@DeeDeeFatmLoverWanab]

Worked?

[@MathyLisikaMinsende]

This was crystal clear Owen. I left a comment on another video but I think I know what to do now. Thanks so much

[@waltwins]

Boom! So glad we found this today! I’ve always appreciated your vids Owen, but we just got our first offer for a promotional partnership from a bigger company, and I’m kinda freaking out! I’m taking some time to breathe and research, and you answered just scout every freaking question I had! This was perfect! Of course smashed the lien button, I’ll be digging around your channel for more!🤙🤙

[@owenvideo1]

Congratulations!! Getting brand deals is super exciting and I’ll bet you’re going to do extremely well. Really glad I made this video and keep me posted on what’s next for you guys!

[@LivingIronicallyinEurope]

When you're talking about a sponsorship are you talking about a straight up commercial or an ad that you create and place within your regular video?

[@owenvideo1]

Living Ironically in Europe great question - it’s really both or either or neither. What I would do is propose that you make 5 regular video for your channel but find a way to build in their product or service. It might be a mention, it might be a tutorial... it’s up to you but all ideas are good ideas! There’s no wrong way. Just get a meeting with someone, ask what they want, and if it makes sense for you - do it!

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

Thanks bro! You're brilliant

Wow, there is so much value here! Thank you!

[@owenvideo1]

Always :)

[@thefabuloustravelingartstu5119]

I love that you included that little person with her own music. Fun. I love that human part of the show. I'm learning, thank you.

[@HeyyyHR]

The best part was your baby walking in!! tooo cute! lol

[@owenvideo1]

My angel :)

[@TimRoseOfficial]

Excellent vid Owen! I love that the brand deal was twice what you said haha! That’s amazing!! This vid was super informative and inspiring my friend! Also the part with your daughter was adorable haha!!

[@owenvideo1]

The People's Bookkeeper pumped!! Thanks for that feedback. We worked hard on this one and I’m so glad my daughter didn’t knock LOL! It made for great video

[@TimRoseOfficial]

@@owenvideo1 Those unexpected moments are priceless my friend and you can't even plan them lol!

[@KrisAdamsTV]

Seasick Steve over here with the action cuts.

[@RockPopMandolin]

Great video! Very inspiring! Thanks!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Great video. Learned a lot considering I have absolutely no experience with this. Btw your music is awesome! I thought most youtube help channels were stuck on hip hop and the like

[@Drostvideo]

I'm finally creating a media kit for my channel so this video was very helpful and well put together. What do you typically charge brands that want you to review their product?

[@owenvideo1]

Never less than $500. It really depends on how much screen time the product gets. Like is it a 30 second shout out or a full on product review video (for which I’d charge maybe twice that)

[@Drostvideo]

@@owenvideo1 I agree $1000 makes more sense especially if you have good production skills

[@TheNinjaLife]

This is some of the best advice I've heard I will definitely have to work this into my planning. I appreciate the advice.

[@owenvideo1]

Right on 👊!! I’m super pumped this is valuable to you. Are there any other topics about brand deals that you want me to talk about?

[@TheNinjaLife]

@@owenvideo1 Not exactly sure what topic for brand deals I would like to know about just yet. I have great experience in my niche on in many countries, but I'm still trying to figure out the KZbin side of the house. If....when one comes to mind, I'll definitely be looking to you for more info.🤙

[@BudgetBassHead]

One of the most descriptive videos in this genre. Thanks.

[@JOAJOA]

Great video man. I am approaching 30k subscribers. Looking to get my first sponsorship deal! Will continue to watch more. If you do coaching or have a course that is cool too.

[@BrianSellers]

This was such a *VALUABLE* 11 minutes! Love the pattern interrupt at 5:20! This is such great info, man, and is super-relevant for where I'm going professionally right now. QUESTION: I'm still wondering what the value prop is for the brand when we're not massively viewed yet, and especially with smaller local businesses that are probably more interested in more local reach - or at least creating videos that would be "just for them," rather than getting a couple shout-outs in our videos. Look forward to seeing the rest of the videos in the series! 👊

[@owenvideo1]

Someone who can make and star in the video. Someone who can get them through a process where they end up with a video they can use. I’d look at you doing videos about them on your channel and then THEY share those videos out with everyone. It appears like they are so popular they “KZbinrs” did a special on them (and that’s how you should present it). Does that make sense?

[@BrianSellers]

@@owenvideo1 Gotcha - yep, I see it more clearly now. For instance... I'm editing a video right now about how to have a fun-but-safe family vacation as we're all feeling our way through "reopening." I also have a friend who owns a local travel agency, who - now that I think about it - is retooling her agency to help her clients by finding them fun-but-safe places to go on vacation. So *Brian-with-Owen's-awesome-ideas* could have gone to her and pitched my creating this video as a promo piece for her agency as well. Quick spot of us working together to choose a location; me dropping a "Thank you, Tina!" when we roll in and see how fantastic the place is; sweet b-roll showing the awesome trip itself; family thanking the agency at the end. Then I get paid to create a great video (that I was going to make anyway!), and she gets a fantastic case study to share. Yep, that would have been smart... 😂👍

[@topicruben]

Thanks for the twit Brian. This was awesome!

[@dasweetestmc]

🙏🏾💕I will try your provided tools! Thank you!

[@jonitadonque9255]

This is the best! Thank you so much.

[@AskBobnFran]

Okay, we're in our 80's and just don't get it! So, we ask that you please explain how working a brand deal with a local company like an auto repair shop or a juice bar, for example, is going to benefit that little company? We have a new and growing channel and our 6,400 subs are worldwide and maybe no one in our town ever watches us! Hope you get the idea. Love your work and learned a lot from you. Gratefully, Bob & Fran

[@SonnyGreenwichJr]

That was a great vid Owen! Just what the doctor ordered, a kick in der butt. I realise I may have made a mistake with my first paid gig by doing it too cheaply! Oh well, lesson learned! It was great meeting you at the POV conference last year, maybe next year it'll happen again... Positive vibrations from overcast and chilly Ireland! ☘️☮️🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮️☘️

[@owenvideo1]

Sonny Greenwich Jr I loved that conference. One of the best ever. Super pumped you’re following the channel. I’ve been talking with Billy May and we’re excited to see what’s next

[@ElliottAlvis]

Fantastic info. In my last video I was just joking about how much I would love a sponsorship from Evian. Maybe I’ll reach out to them now 🤔

[@owenvideo1]

Elliott Alvis sure! But maybe also start with some smaller companies as well. Every industry has small players. You gotta seek them out

[@ElliottAlvis]

Owen Video I hear you man. I probably won’t start that big. But this video was loaded with good tips. Thanks for making it!

[@Je.rone_]

I need to start working on this

[@arpitharai]

That was very informative video. I'm so pumped up to get started. How many subscribers do we need to work on brand deals the way you mentioned in the video? How small does 'small KZbinr' mean?

[@owenvideo1]

I wouldn’t even focus on subscriber counts. You can start right now. And I would tell the client the same thing - my subscribers don’t matter right now. What matters is the message and I can help you tell your message to the world.

[@arpitharai]

Owen Video Thank you so much for the reply. You boosted my confidence. I will start listing down the brands to work with.

[@owenvideo1]

Let’s go!!

[@jeeporegon9817]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@RightNowPowderCoating]

you get a thumbs up for your daughter walking in...haha dad life...right

[@lowkeyjapan]

Oh this is the great idea to start bisuness on youtube. I think it could work in my country too.

[@owenvideo1]

It would work awesome!

[@nobleboutin7808]

This is an amazing kick in the head to shake up my mindset and start to think BIGGER! Thank you for this 🙏

[@owenvideo1]

Glad you’re feeling motivated. Let’s do this

[@crystalanamericaninsicily]

Great video!! Just got 5000... Ready to be SPONSORED!!

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thanks for the info!

[@lunaKitsune0x0]

Your daughter is adorable!! What a little sweetie!

[@TravelingWellForLess]

Another solid video with actionable, easy to use tips! Thanks for the template!

[@DamianMooruth]

Love your overlays and transitions, what are you using if you dont mind ? (: i use viddyoze great tips subbed you

[@owenvideo1]

We use adobe premier and Camtasia but anything will work . It’s all about pre planning and writing

[@SillyGuy1234]

I saw a guy on KZbin with 1k subs and got sponsored by Blue Microphone

[@owenvideo1]

Perfect example!

[@AntiqueCarsandStuff]

Great video. Thanks for the information.

[@owenvideo1]

Thanks for being here! Hope to chat again

[@Uyotgodwintv]

Thanks my Mentor!

[@owenvideo1]

Thanks Uyot!

[@30ATV]

Value in this video = priceless

[@UDoIt2]

I love this brother! *_BOOM!!!!!_*

[@LilCraftyNook]

Fabulous!! Great information! Thank you so much!!

[@geekdeelino]

I really love this content, thanks owen for the advice

[@munizrobson9272]

When can I get a contrat like the one you're talking about??? Do you have any template?

[@Je.rone_]

Damn this video is a lot more motivating than i would've expected

[@DIYJIM]

I had a company ask me to make a video for them and it was for a $1000 E-bike. I told them I would make a video for them for the cost of the bike. Telling them I want to keep the bike. I said if they like the video we can talk about more videos in the future. Watching your video I think I could have done much better. I am sitting at 17000 subs let me know what you think this is kind of new to me. I was also wondering how this works into my Taxes?

[@TheLibraryOfEmotions]

This is a very useful video. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@owenvideo1]

Thank you for watching 👊

[@edwardjweinberg6757]

Your daughter needs to be part of your next B-roll!

[@owenvideo1]

She would definitely love to be

[@FlashInYourPan]

Thanks, Owen!

[@owenvideo1]

Thanks for watching!

[@ezereactionandreviews]

So you mentioned your friend had 40K subs, what about a new channel with only 3K subs but averages between 1.2K - 52K views with each upload. Is that channel good enough to start approaching small companies as you suggested? Thanks in advance.

[@owenvideo1]

Yes. I really don’t think size matters “too” much (depending on industry) but having a great package to sell to a brand - that’s the thing that really matters

[@mmlj8298]

AMAZING! THANKS☺

[@TasteofItaly]

Excellent advice!

[@owenvideo1]

Thanks so much 👊

[@AzayaeLashani]

This video was amazing, I look forward to seeing you hit 100k!!! Thanks for the tips. Recently quit my full time job to pursue my journey as a full time KZbinr! Let’s get it 🤲🏽🍀💖☺️

[@SupremeGecko]

Owen, I watch a LOT of videos like this and yours are the best! I mentioned before that I incorporated one of your videos (incorporated- I actually copied the technique and outline then changed the words for my niche) for my channel. It worked great! I will be doing the same with this video (title- How to sell geckos as a small sized gecko breeder). I really feel this will hit home to a lot of my audience! Thank you for the inspiration! One question- I love the background graphics for your outline text (6:19 example). How do you do this?

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Great! Very inspiring❣️

[@owenvideo1]

Right on! Glad you’re digging it

[@LeadershipwithMike]

Great video. FYI. There were no end screen videos to click. At least on my phone 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@owenvideo1]

Ah! Gotta get that fixed. Thank you!

[@TracyAllenPreplanner]

Hey Owen! Is your girl Tracy Allen down here in San Diego… Watched you on a LIVE ReStream a few weeks ago. Just want to say… YOU ROCK🙌😎

[@HAIDARII]

Thanks for your info😍 As a small creator looking for some deal🙋🏼‍♂️

[@EleeZia]

how do you open scr files in zip folders for brand promotion. I am unable to open them

[@owenvideo1]

Ask the brand to re send. You should have to work to open their files

[@owenvideo1]

*shouldnt

[@EleeZia]

@@owenvideo1 okay thanks

[@raineytv]

I need a brand deal

[@OurMinuteLife]

Thinking brand deals

[@friedaspatheseosaspath2373]

Great teachings!👍👍👍 The interruption of your child just won a subscriber and a huge thumbs up.👍 Great dad and teacher.👍😍

[@cassandra_lord]

My biggest question out of this is how to make your own contract. I've always wondered if you need lawyers etc to make it "official". Could you do a tutorial on this? (Possibly niche but would be very useful!)

[@owenvideo1]

Yes, we are making a video on how to do this right now

[@cassandra_lord]

@@owenvideo1 awesome, I'll keep an eye out!

[@KofiAfric]

Cassie's Kitchen Me too

[@shackyshactor7903]

I am here with my 227 subscribers tips on how to get deals brands... IF THIS IS NOT FAITH THEN I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS😉😉😎😎

[@thethamizhtrader]

A brand approached me for promotion to pre roll in my videos.. which is different from making, right ? So how much I charge them ??

[@VibersTV]

Great video! Could you make a video on what to watch out for when accepting brand deals? I have companies contacting me, but I don’t wanna get stuck with a bad contract 👍🏻

[@mhlengigcwabaza4935]

Owen i love your videos

[@OSheaSpringers]

Very interesting video! We are a dog breeder and have just started on KZbin and feel we have done REALLY well so far. Its interesting because I contacted a company about a product that we use with our dogs and basically offered to do a video featuring them for nothing more than some free product to try out. *chirp chirp chirp* It's been 4 days and haven't heard anything. Perhaps it's because I undervalued what we had to offer.

[@mercythehopefulwoman1747]

Very informative ❤️

[@owenvideo1]

Thank you! 😀

[@JoeHenkel]

Dang! Multiple 6 figure deals for Roger!

[@owenvideo1]

Right?!

[@RappersDigest]

Thanks 👑

[@InspiringVanessa]

Thank you so much! this will help a lot! ♥️

[@DewiJones]

Should a package deal also include a shout out on other social media platform?

[@owenvideo1]

It could. I think it’s a good idea.

[@DewiJones]

I think it would give far more value to a company when it’s a multi platform deal built with KZbin being front and centre

[@KofiAfric]

Perfect idea. Thanks a lot, Sir

[@masim_media]

hi owen i just being invited by brand conten but not knowing what price i should setup or how do i start working with them if you can help me answer any of what i asked would be great

[@owenvideo1]

Get my guide

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Great information. Looking forward to the next video. BTW Your end screen was incomplete, at least is was for me.

[@owenvideo1]

Still?? Grrr.... I’ve fixed it so many times! Thanks will check again

[@theadventurebiker]

All really great and excellent advice here only that it doesn't really work in the real world. Here's why: The majority of social media is filled with a bunch of spineless, thirsty, "peasant content creators" who are very happy and content to work for nothing (or very close to it) in exchange for a free widget and maybe a few dollars at best. Brands and companies know this and have come to expect to receive valuable video production, marketing, and promotion for literally nothing. When a brand comes into contact with the rare creator who knows his value (and stands up for it), that creator is usually turned down, rejected, and ghosted in favor of some peasant creator who will happily provide what the brand wants for nothing.

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

I get your reasoning but calling other creators 'spineless thirsty peasants' is a bit harsh mate, you haven't put out a long form video for 2 years, what happened?

[@theadventurebiker]

@Free_Ranger_CT110 has it ever occurred to you that maybe, just maybe, someone could be very busy with multiple channels & accounts across multiple platforms, and that some of these accounts may take priority at one time or another over another?

[@theadventurebiker]

@Free_Ranger_CT110 How is calling these other creators spineless and thirsty harsh, when it is the truth? I see it every day.

[@theadventurebiker]

@@Free_Ranger_CT110 ....And what does not putting out a long form video in 2 years have to do with the original point I was making?

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

@@theadventurebiker I was asking what had happened had you become disillusioned or too busy or a thousand other reasons.

[@thefrancisfamily808]

Thank you

[@owenvideo1]

Pumped you liked it

[@TheBlessingReport]

Amazing video

[@owenvideo1]

Mad thanks

[@jayhouslander3969]

What is a small KZbinr when it comes to numbers

[@KofiAfric]

Good question. Let’s wait for his answer.

[@RevistaNubii]

You rule!! 😎👌👍

[@kyliodialdio9242]

Does it work like on a small SMALL channel like me?

[@LDGFREEtheNET]

👋howdy, thanks for creative commons, checking you out now!

[@craigieb]

Sheesh...settle down with the cuts, for God's sake! Unbelievably distracting.

[@owenvideo1]

Thanks Craig, yea we went a little crazy on the cuts on this one. Slowing it down in the future

[@BubbleGumsDaily]

Hi Owen! I love your channel! I am a very small youtuber that collaborates with authors/publishers to create audio book videos that enhance reading skills for children under 7. I'm not monetized but its my passion and I'm hopeful I am helping children read better. I was recently emailed a contract from a well know video editor app that wants me to work with them. This is all very new to me and I definitely do not want to jeopardize my channel as its obviously geared towards a very small type of viewership. Do you have any video recommendations for how/when/where (and the kitchen sink) to place a product on a kids channel. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide 😊

[@DamianMathew]

Damn the camera cuts are intense haha

[@owenvideo1]

Hahaha! Yes; we went a little crazy with our new editor.

[@Roaaarry]

This video has an ad on it. Kinda goes against the idea of what you’re promoting..little bit conflicting.