Stop Leaving Income From Brand Deals On The Table.

Learn exactly how I landed 7 brand deals in 30 days... without pitching emails, working with an agency, or having a UGC portfolio.

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The Brand Deal Playbook

The step-by-step system for attracting, negotiating, and closing brand deals that come to you... even if you have never worked with a brand before.

What's Inside The Playbook...

Lock In Your Brand Deal Positioning

Learn how to set up your content and profile so brands reach out to you ready to pay. No cold emails. No pitches. Just inbound opportunities.

Negotiate Without an Agency — Keep 100% of the Money

The exact framework I used to respond to brand inquiries, negotiate rates, and lock in contracts on my own.. without giving 15–30% to someone else.

Close Deals Without a Portfolio or Prior Experience

Discover how to price yourself confidently and get brands to say yes, even if you have never worked with a brand before.

The Old Way Of Getting Brand Deals Is Broken.

❌ Cold pitching brands and hearing nothing back
❌ Handing 15–30% of every deal to an agency
❌ Waiting until you have a massive following
❌ Thinking you need a media kit or portfolio to get started

Most creators are stuck in one of two places: either too scared to reach out, or too dependent on agencies taking a cut. Neither builds sustainable income. The brands worth working with are already looking for creators like you. You just need to know how to position yourself so they find you first.. and how to negotiate when they do.

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Kevin Horton

Personal Branding Coach

Build A Personal Brand That Pays

Kevin Horton built his personal brand to 17K+ followers and millions of accounts reached in under 8 months. After leaving his 9-5 design role in tech, he generated over $24,000 in brand deals in just 30 days.All inbound. No agency. No cold pitching. No prior brand deal portfolio. He has since helped 40+ clients grow on Instagram and turn organic content into real income.Results shown are not guarantees. Individual results will vary based on effort, strategy, and consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this playbook for?

Most creators are stuck in one of two places.. either too scared to reach out, or too dependent on agencies taking a cut. Neither builds sustainable income. The brands worth working with are already looking for creators like you. You just need to know how to position yourself so they find you first (and how to negotiate when they do).


Do I need a large following to benefit?

No. You do not need a massive audience. The system focuses on positioning and strategy, not follower count. Brands care more about relevance and engagement than raw numbers.


Do I need prior brand deal experience?

Not at all. This playbook is designed for people who have never worked with a brand before and feel like they have nothing to show.


What will be inside the playbook?

You will get the exact positioning framework, negotiation scripts, and deal-closing system I used to land 7 brand deals.. without an agency or a single cold pitch.


Why is there a waitlist?

Joining the waitlist gets you early access and first-to-know details when it launches.

You Are Closer To Your Next Brand Deal Than You Think.

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