How to Pitch to Brands and Build Opportunities Through Strategic Networking

WEEK 1
How to Pitch to Brands and Build Opportunities Through Strategic Networking

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In this video

You’ll learn how to approach brands even if you’re just starting out and don’t have industry connections. The key is to build a solid portfolio, develop consistency in your outreach, and stay open to collaboration — because many big opportunities come from unexpected small projects.

You'll find out

That brand outreach should be a daily habit, not a high-effort event — treat it like a light routine task.
How to pitch strategically: tailor your message and attach work that matches the brand’s visual language.
Why you shouldn’t expect immediate replies — persistence matters more than response rate.
That collaborations with stylists, assistants, or creatives can lead to major breaks (even if the initial offer seems small).
How one unpaid or unplanned shoot can unexpectedly connect you to commercial jobs, housing help, or production contacts.
Why tagging brands you’ve already used in shoots creates a more organic and credible way to open the conversation.
That being visible, active, and open on social media can lead to inbound requests and new partnerships.

The key idea: Success comes from consistent, low-effort action + openness to collaboration. Don’t wait for brands to find you — reach out daily, align your visuals with their style, and say yes to opportunities that expand your network, even if they seem small at first.