How I Lost a $6K/mo Brand Deal With Perplexity

How I Lost a $6K/mo Brand Deal With Perplexity

Author: Justin Moore July 27, 2026 Duration: 23:18
What happens when a $6,000/month brand deal falls apart at the finish line? I'm walking you through the entire Perplexity partnership from the very first LinkedIn DM to the moment it collapsed — including the actual proposal, real pricing, and every package I put together. The exact video pitch I sent instead of just replying to their DM (and why it worked) How I structured a 4-tier proposal ranging from $4K to $16.5K/month Why I include a "measuring success" page in every proposal I send The moment they came back with a custom package request — and how I built "Package 1.5" on the fly What actually happened when the deal fell through, and why I'm not mad about it The mindset shift that turns you from a commodity into a true brand partner This one's different — it's a radically transparent look at a deal that didn't work out, not just the wins. If you've ever had a partnership die right before the finish line, this is for you. Grab my book, Sponsor Magnet, to learn how to transform your influence into income: https://sponsormagnet.com Want one-on-one sponsorship coaching? Join Wizard's Guild: https://wizardsguild.com 00:00 I Lost a $6K/Month Perplexity Deal 00:28 The Cold LinkedIn Message That Started It 02:14 Prepping for the Call the Right Way 05:04 Building the Proposal: What I Heard 06:56 Package 1: LinkedIn Essentials ($4K/mo) 07:31 Package 2: The Amplified Package ($7.5K/mo) 08:56 Package 3: Community Builder ($12K/mo) 12:03 Package 4: Full-Funnel Partnership ($16.5K/mo) 12:56 Why I Include a "Measuring Success" Page 16:02 Their Counter-Offer and Building Package 1.5 18:33 The Contract Stalls, Then Falls Apart 19:05 Lessons Learned From a Deal That Died For collaborations or partnerships, shoot us a note: inquiries@creatorwizard.com

If you're building an audience and wondering how to actually make it work for you, there's a gap between creating content and creating a real business. Sponsor Magnet: Attract, Price, & Execute Dream Partnerships exists for that exact shift. Host Justin Moore, who developed the Sponsor Magnet system and founded Creator Wizard, moves past vague inspiration and into the precise mechanics of brand deals. You'll hear direct conversations about how to position yourself so companies seek you out, how to confidently price your offerings beyond basic rates, and how to structure partnerships that are rewarding for both sides. This isn't about waiting for an inbox miracle; it's a tactical guide for converting your influence into a reliable revenue stream. Each episode of this podcast focuses on a specific, actionable strategy, drawing from the real-world processes that have already worked for hundreds of other creators and entrepreneurs. The tone is straightforward and rooted in experience, cutting through the noise to discuss what actually works in the evolving landscape of sponsored content and strategic partnerships. For anyone serious about treating their creative work as a sustainable business, this podcast provides the missing playbook.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Sponsor Magnet: Attract, Price, & Execute Dream Partnerships
Podcast Episodes
Watch this to 10x your brand deals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:30
Arnov and Julian manage everything for one of YouTube's biggest learning channels, Dr. Justin Sun. One year ago, brand deals were an afterthought. Now? They've 10x'd their sponsorship revenue, landed a deal that generate…
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Duration: 12:10
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Duration: 12:59
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Duration: 45:28
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Duration: 50:05
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Duration: 31:00
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Duration: 53:46
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Duration: 28:45
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Is Mixing Business and Marriage a Mistake? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:45
What happens when a creator who's 5x'd their revenue goals decides their spouse should quit their stable job to sell sponsorships full-time? Jenny Wood left Google after 18 years to launch her book "Wild Courage" and bui…
Watch a Creator Pitch ME for a Sponsorship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:30
Watch what happens when I flip the script and become the sponsor instead of the coach. George Blackman pitches me on sponsoring his UK creator event, and we negotiate a deal live—complete with budget discussions, package…