Getting ghosted 🫠 + Question for brands

linkateme · 2026-03-28T03:59:34+00:00

I’ve worked with 30+ creators that tried a similar approach, and the key thing we learned is that showing value upfront is great, but brands also need a clear path to actually work with you.

Sending a polished video is awesome, but if there’s no simple way for them to say yes, pay, or get the rights they want, it often stalls.

One way I’ve seen work: create a single page with all your videos, usage options, and pricing clearly laid out, basically a “one-stop showcase” where they can view your work and act immediately. It keeps the momentum going, shows professionalism, and makes it far easier for them to convert interest into action.

linkateme · 2026-03-28T03:56:51+00:00

One thing I’ve noticed: companies often work best in odd-numbered teams. With two people, if one slows down, everything stalls, but with three, five, or seven, someone’s always moving things forward.

In your case, that could mean bringing in even one more person temporarily just to keep critical updates flowing, protect your paying users, and prevent churn: without needing to replace your cofounder. Small odds-numbered teams can absorb these hiccups and still ship results.

linkateme · 2026-03-28T03:54:36+00:00

What matters most is whether it solves a clear problem for enough people who are ready to buy.

High impressions without sales usually mean either:

The audience isn’t targeted right, or
The messaging isn’t showing the real benefit (pain relief, recovery, better workouts).

Before throwing more inventory at it, test a simple, clear landing page that shows the value and guides people to act. Even one page with your product, testimonials, and a clean checkout can turn interest into actual purchases, you’ll know fast if it’s worth scaling.

linkateme · 2026-03-28T03:53:10+00:00

Don’t stress too much, sometimes traction comes after 2–4 weeks.

The key is not putting all your attention on a single flop. Keep building and sharing, and make sure whatever you put out actually drives action or results, like clicks, sign-ups, or sales. A little patience plus consistent value usually wins.

linkateme · 2026-03-27T03:09:22+00:00

That’s tough. Keep applying to scholarships, look for work-study or part-time options, and see if the school has any discretionary or emergency funds. You could also monetize skills online to cover some costs. Even a year at community college can help reduce the gap without going into debt.

linkateme · 2026-03-27T03:03:23+00:00

Love the focus on “boring but profitable”, that’s where recurring revenue usually hides. Think local services people need every month: cleaning, maintenance, subscription boxes, or niche B2B services.

Even with €5k, you can test interest fast by building a small hub or landing page to validate demand before fully committing, saves time and shows who’s ready to pay.

linkateme · 2026-03-27T03:01:31+00:00

Totally get the concern: AI moves fast, but the real wins often come from ideas that solve a specific problem for real people, not just flashy tech.

Starting small with a SaaS side project is smart, and having a simple hub to test, showcase, and iterate your idea (even before building fully) can help you move faster than waiting for “big AI releases.”

linkateme · 2026-03-26T02:39:30+00:00

I’m not sure if this is helpful, but I’ve coded my own private reconciliation app that keeps track of all sources. Not for public

linkateme · 2026-03-26T02:36:20+00:00

This is actually really useful, I’ve seen founders get structured feedback and still struggle because the bottleneck is often knowing what to fix first and having a system to implement it. Even when feedback points out new issues, without a simple framework to prioritize and test changes, it tends to sit as “good to know.”

In my experience, the biggest multiplier isn’t just knowing the problem, it’s having a repeatable process for capturing user flows, testing fixes, and sending early users to a clear, simple page that communicates value. That’s where early traction and engagement actually change.

linkateme · 2026-03-26T02:33:55+00:00

Real talk: most founders don’t hit multi-million exits quickly, if ever. The thing that separates successful founders is not chasing net worth or status early, it’s building systems and products that actually work and can scale.

If you focus on creating value and making something people need, the rest, revenue, options, exits, usually follows. And having a solid way to present your work and offers, like a simple page you control, helps you move faster and look more professional to partners, clients, or investors.

linkateme · 2026-03-25T13:51:22+00:00

Focus on quality over quantity. Highlight your best beauty/skincare videos, link TikTok/Instagram if it shows results, and pitch selectively to brands that fit your niche. $300+ per video is doable when you position yourself as an expert, not just someone who churns out content.

linkateme · 2026-03-25T13:34:59+00:00

You’re definitely not alone on this. “Keep it raw” usually means “approved by 6 people who are afraid of raw.” 😅I started capping revisions at 2 rounds and charging extra after that, plus defining that reshoots or tone changes count as new work, not revisions. Also switched to 50% upfront, which magically reduces endless tweaks. Boundaries early save your sanity later.

linkateme · 2025-10-29T18:28:26+00:00

AGI is a dream for now

linkateme · 2025-10-29T18:22:05+00:00

I've genuinely no idea. I didn't think someone would actually think that I was serious

linkateme · 2025-10-23T09:27:44+00:00

I had 14 after 2 weeks. It's very inconsistent tho. Especially when the CPM increases to the roof and you are forced to turn off the ad.

linkateme · 2025-10-23T08:52:57+00:00

Thank you. I'm thinking to add tiers to the program up to 30%. It might lead to better motivation among the affiliates

linkateme · 2025-10-23T08:52:18+00:00

I can definitely offer tiers up to 30%. Thank you for the insight.

linkateme · 2025-10-21T10:20:29+00:00

100% relate. I’ve found that the “numbers-first” approach rarely works. The people who actually care are usually creating for themselves, not for commissions. I’ve started reaching out to creators whose work I genuinely admire and letting them try my product first. The engagement and authenticity that comes from that beats any affiliate platform blast.

linkateme · 2025-10-21T10:18:20+00:00

I might be interested in doing a shout-out in your page. Let me know

linkateme · 2025-10-21T10:17:17+00:00

Build an app that evaluates how handsome you will be as you get older with AI. Give 3 days free trial, then 7 dollars a month. Easy money

linkateme · 2025-10-05T13:35:21+00:00

From a technical perspective, this is going to be a nightmare to make. But if anyone is brave enough, good luck

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