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Breaking Free from Gifted Collaborations: Knowing Your Worth in the Creator Economy

Breaking Free from Gifted Collaborations: Knowing Your Worth in the Creator Economy

Update: 2025-11-11
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In this eye-opening episode of Unfiltered Influence, dive deep into the controversial world of gifted collaborations. Learn why creators should stop accepting unpaid work, understand the true value of your content, and discover alternative strategies to build your portfolio and monetise your influence.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00 ) Introduction: UK Creator Economy Stats and Industry Overview

(01:30 ) What Are Gifted Collaborations? Breaking Down the Unpaid Work Model

(04:15 ) The Hidden Costs: Why Free Products Don't Build Your Business

(06:45 ) Alternative Strategies: Affiliate Schemes and User-Generated Content (UGC)

(09:20 ) Navigating Brand Negotiations: Setting Professional Boundaries

(11:05 ) PR vs. Gifted Collaborations: Understanding the Difference

(12:30 ) Practical Negotiation Tactics for Creators

(13:15 ) Episode Conclusion: Knowing Your Worth and Changing the Industry Standard

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Breaking Free from Gifted Collaborations: Knowing Your Worth in the Creator Economy

Breaking Free from Gifted Collaborations: Knowing Your Worth in the Creator Economy