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Creator Direct Outreach

Manual DM recruitment via platform-native messaging

Why It Works

Most creators are undermonetized and responsive to direct, professional opportunities that offer consistent income

Prerequisites

Identified target creators through niche researchClear value proposition and payment structureBudget allocated for creator retainers

How to Execute

1

Spend 2 weeks scrolling your niche to identify recurring creators

2

Screenshot creators with engagement but low follower counts

3

Send personalized DMs mentioning specific recent content

4

Offer specific monthly retainer rather than vague partnership

When It Fails

Generic mass messages, unclear compensation, or targeting creators outside your niche

Real Example

Meditation app founder scrolls #meditation TikToks, finds creator with 500 followers getting 10K views, DMs: 'Love your morning routine video from Tuesday. We're a meditation app paying $900/month for daily content. Interested?'