@thecarolejones: $22,000 in brand partnerships so far this year and none of it came from cold pitching. I'm breaking down the exact 4 methods I've used to find collabs in 2026, including what I genuinely love about each one and what drives me absolutely crazy. Influencer platforms. Brand inbound. Repeat clients. And the thing I swore I would never do but finally did last year. The repeat client piece is where most of the money actually came from and it is also the most underrated advice I give inside my coaching. The bar for creators who deliver on time and create good content is shockingly low. Use that. And yes, there is a fifth method I am intentionally not doing right now. That story is coming. #thecarolejones