{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Land Brand Deals on Instagram (Even With a Small Following!) ft. Mya Nichol: Turning Educational Content Into Brand Deals","description":"If you\u2019re an educator, coach, or course creator using Instagram to grow your business \u2014 but feel stuck on how your kind of content could lead to brand deals\u2026 this episode is your playbook. This week, Tea and Kate sit down with Mya Nichol, a sustainable business coach, Instagram growth expert, and creator who\u2019s built a half-million-dollar business from authentic, strategic content \u2014 all while working part-time hours as a mom and homesteader. Mya breaks down exactly how she attracts aligned, long-term brand partnerships without compromising her values or her content strategy. Whether you're new to brand deals or already dabbling in affiliate marketing, this conversation will help you unlock sustainable, layered income on your own terms. In This Episode, We Cover: \u2705 The real reason brands reach out to Mya (hint: it\u2019s not just her following size) \u2705 How to use affiliate marketing to get on a brand\u2019s radar \u2014 and get paid before they even email you \u2705 The one thing most beginner creators get wrong when they want brand partnerships \u2705 The difference between top-of-funnel and conversion-driven content \u2014 and how to use both \u2705 Why Mya stopped chasing trends and started doubling down on evergreen, educational videos \u2705 Her strategy for layering brand deals, affiliate links, and digital products in one post \u2705 How to work less, earn more, and land repeat brand contracts that last \u2705 What to say to a brand if you\u2019ve never worked together but you\u2019re already posting about them \u2705 The importance of community trust \u2014 and how it helps you charge more &amp;nbsp; Who This Episode Is For:  Instagram educators, coaches, or course creators who want to monetize without while continuing to be AUTHENTIC Edu-creators looking to build long-term brand partnerships Creators who already sell digital products and want to stack brand deal income Business owners who want their content to work harder for them Anyone who\u2019s felt \u201cnot influencer-y enough\u201d for paid sponsorships  Where to find Mya!  Instagram: @myanichol Website: myanichol.com Podcast: Radical Disruption  More from us:   Join the Creator Club Waitlist \u2013 Want coaching, templates, audits, and direct help pricing &amp;amp; pitching? Our membership is built just for creators like you.   Follow us on IG &amp;amp; TikTok:&amp;nbsp;@notaninfluencerco   Want More Episodes Like This? If you liked this one, you\u2019ll love: \u2192 Episode 8: Why Affiliate-Only Deals Are Undervaluing You \u2014 and What to Do Instead \u2192 Episode 6: How $10K+ Brand Deals Actually Work (Boundaries, Burnout, and Reality (Unfiltered Q&amp;amp;A) \u2192 Episode 4: What to Charge Brands for Content: The 4R Pricing Framework for Brand Deals    &amp;nbsp;      &amp;nbsp;   ","author_name":"Accidentally Influential","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/596400","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39946660\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198085040"}