From Tally

The Money Part

Real pricing data, contract breakdowns, and negotiation tactics — from the same intelligence that powers Tally's AI tools.

How Much Should You Charge for a Brand Deal in 2026?

Actual rate benchmarks by follower tier and platform — plus what to charge for usage rights, exclusivity, and bundles.

7 Contract Red Flags Every Creator Should Catch Before Signing

Perpetual usage rights, missing kill fees, unlimited revisions — the clauses brands slip in and how to push back.

Do You Actually Need a Manager? The Math Behind the 20% Fee

When management makes sense, when it doesn't, and what self-managing looks like with the right tools.

How to Negotiate a Brand Deal (Without Feeling Awkward About It)

A step-by-step framework from someone who sells for a living — adapted for creators who'd rather be creating.

How to Build a Rate Card That Actually Gets You Paid More

What to include, how to structure tiers, and the add-ons most creators forget to charge for.

A Brand Offered $2,500. The Deal Was Worth $7,500.

A step-by-step breakdown of a real brand deal — from the first email to the final number.

The Creator Tax Trap: What Nobody Tells You About 1099 Income

That $50,000 in brand deals? After taxes, you're keeping about $35,000. Here's what you need to know.

I Charged $500 for My First Brand Deal. Here's What I Wish I Knew.

Your first brand deal is exciting and terrifying. Here's what to expect and the mistakes everyone makes.

Management Companies Are the Real Estate Agents of the Creator Economy

They take 20% for work that's increasingly automatable. Some are worth it. Most aren't.

How I Manage 15 Brand Deals Without a Manager (My Actual Workflow)

The day-by-day system for self-managing brand deals in under 3 hours a week.