In this week’s episode of Aspiring Creator, I talk about $20k in affiliate earnings stuck with Howl, making peace with a poor-performing sponsored video, and where I draw the line with brand control and paid promotion.

If you're building a creator business and want the unpolished version of what's working (and what's not), this one's for you.

New episodes every Wednesday 🚀

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - How I Discovered My Content Was Being Reused 👀

03:59 - How I Snagged a £9,000 Flight Upgrade for £370 ✈️

05:27 - Trying to Get Consistent on Instagram Again 📱

07:00 - From Neglected Blog to 70k Monthly Visits 🚀

11:55 - Making Peace with a Poor-Performing (Sponsored) Video 🧠

21:03 - $20k in Affiliate Earnings Still Owed by Howl 💸

28:03 - The One Thing I Won’t Give Brands Control Over 🎯

31:54 - Having a Pro Come In and Sort the Studio ⚙️

37:56 - Where Paid Promotion Starts to Feel Wrong 🧠

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