Hey Limitless Lifers 💫

Think you need 10k followers to start landing brand deals? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I landed a 5 figure media trip with a major international brand before I hit 10K followers. If you're a travel creator, influencer, or creative wondering how to monetize your passion now (not someday), this is your sign to stop waiting and start putting yourself out there.

We’ll cover how I got my first brand deal to how I 3X my income in one year, what brands are really looking for when they partner with creators, and how to pitch in a way that builds genuine connections and leads to long-term partnerships. Whether you're starting from scratch or stuck in the “I’m not big enough yet” loop, this episode will help you break out of the mindset that numbers = value. Spoiler alert: they don’t.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• ✨ How I landed my first paid media trip with under 10K followers

• ✨ The mindset shift that changed the way I see pitching

• ✨ Why your content and your energy matter more than your follower count

• ✨ The truth about building long-term brand relationships as a micro or nano creator

• ✨ How to build a successful business as a travel creator in 2025 (even if you're just starting out!)

If you’re a travel content creator with under 1K followers, you don’t want to miss this one.

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass
• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about
• Group Trip Interest: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore

• Threads: @macs_explore

• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• 00:00 You don’t need 10k followers to get paid to travel.

• 01:00 What brands actually care about (spoiler: it’s not your follower count).

• 03:00 Positioning is everything — niche down and stand out.

• 05:00 Example: How I landed Royal Caribbean with just 7k followers.

• 09:00 Your content is your portfolio, not just a cute feed.

• 13:00 Pitch yourself with confidence — even if you're just starting out.