Private 1:1 coaching for AMBITIOUS CREATORS ready to build a profitable 6-figure creator business through premium brand partnerships—and fund the life you actually want
ready to be actively pursued by PREMIUM BRANDS & 4-FIGURE DEALS THAT REFLECT YOUR ACTUAL WORTH?
You belong in The Creator CEO Method.
Because sure, a £500 brand deal is always better than free lipstick.
But you're done settling and want brands that don't blink twice at your rates—the kind of deals that fund first-class flights, pay the mortgage for the year, and those new Prada loafers.
Listen up!
HERE'S WHY PREMIUM BRANDS AREN'T CONVERTING AT YOUR RATES.
You're visible. You're consistent. You pitch regularly.
BUT Premium deals don't close because your content is pretty or goes viral.
They close because you're positioned as the obvious choice and negotiate without leaving money on the table.
From burnout at 6k to monetised, 100k followers across TikTok & Instagram
"You will see insane results from working with Emily if you truly devote your time and energy into it and take action. By taking the actions suggested you are guaranteed to see results, and find answers to questions you had. I’m feeling so good about where I am at, truly thanks to [Emily]”
-Stacey Yasis
"Ciara is simply the best and I'm so grateful for all her help and guidance as I started by business."
I'm baby farm-to-table sartorial helvetica, migas marfa paleo chambray normcore 8-bit bushwick roof party truffaut banjo actually. YOLO health goth jean shorts forage farm-to-table flannel. Brooklyn hexagon biodiesel af, man bun literally salvia live-edge fixie cornhole freegan.
- gabbi, designer
YOU + ME = VIP
Creator CEO Method is private 1:1 coaching where we audit what's costing you premium deals, then coach you through positioning, pitching, and negotiating until you're cashing 4-figure invoices consistently—with your ride-or-die coach in your corner every step.
3 months if you're pitch-ready. 6 months if you need positioning work first.
Custom strategy built for YOUR brand and goals, not templates.
The Creator CEO
IS FOR YOU IF...
→ You've landed deals, but they're low-tier—you're done being the affordable option and ready for brands who don't crash out at £5K rates
→ Your content is consistent, but premium brands aren't converting—and you know something's broken BUT UNSURE WHAT
→ You don't need more information, generic templates OR A 17 MODULE COURSE —you want someone who actually reviews YOUR pitches in real time
→ Every month you wait is another month watching other creators lock-in life changing retainers while you're still figuring out the missing pieces
→ You're ready to scale to £10K months but freeze when negotiating or keep accepting deals that insult your time and energy
+ Audit every touchpoint—profile, pitches, proof, negotiations—and identify exactly what's costing you premium deals
+ Build a pitch system that gets replies, books calls, and closes 4-figure deals—not silence
+ Position yourself as brief-ready—so brands see you as the obvious choice, not just another creator in their inbox
+ Elevate your content and profile to establish authority as the go-to expert in your niche
+ Negotiate with confidence so you stop leaving thousands on the table every time you say yes too fast
Inside Creator CEO Method
I help you:
You're not starting over.
You're finally getting EXPERT GUIDANCE from someone who's been on every side of the table and knows exactly how the money moves.
WHY THE 1:1 CREATOR CEO METHOD builds 6-figure+ creator brands
Most programs give you templates, group calls, and hope you figure out the rest. This isn't that.
This is weekly decisions made with you, not for you. Live pitch reviews before you hit send. Real-time negotiation coaching when offers land. Done-with-you assets so you're not staring at a blank screen alone at midnight.
I'm on the front line daily - both as a talent manager negotiating deals for my roster and as a creator landing partnerships for my own brand. That means I know what's working right now: which pitch angles brands are responding to this month, what rates are closing vs. getting ghosted, how brands are briefing campaigns in 2026.
Brands don't hire 'content creators' anymore. They hire TASTEMAKERS, STORYTELLERS & AMBASSADORS they can build with long-term.
the industry has evolved, and so has how you make money
Week 1 Custom Audit
I'll assess your positioning, proof signals, and readiness, then map your fastest path to 4-figure deals.
Custom 90-Day Brand Partnership Plan
Your personalized roadmap with weekly milestones and pitch and positioning targets tailored to YOUR niche.
Live Negotiation Coaching
When offers come in, I'm in your corner reviewing terms and crafting counters.
Creator CEO Method is built to give you the positioning, strategy, and negotiation confidence for your next big breakthrough.
Fortnightly 1:1 Strategy Calls
Every week, we map your next moves with 3-5 dated actions—plus real-time support between calls.
Weekly Reviews of Your Pitches, Rates, Content & Strategy
Submit for expert feedback before you send, or bring positioning questions we tackle together.
THE HIGH-TOUCH SUPPORT INCLUDED
How we SCALE you to the next level
Every creator I've taken from £500 gifting to consistent premium partnerships has moved through these three stages - regardless of niche or follower count.
Every creator I've taken from £500 gifting to consistent premium partnerships has moved through these three stages - regardless of niche or follower count.
POSITION FOR PREMIUM
Before you pitch, we audit how brands perceive you right now and fix the gaps that make them see you as "affordable" instead of "investment-worthy."
→ How you talk about your niche
→ What proof signals you lead with
→ How your content establishes authority
→ What rates you anchor to
What shifts:
PITCH WITH PRECISION
Once you're positioned as brief-ready, we build your outreach system—who to target, how to open, what to send when they reply—so brands take you seriously from message one and build momentum.
→ Who you're pitching
→ How you're positioning value
→ How you handle objections
→ When you're following up
What shifts:
What shifts:
NEGOTIATE LIKE a ceo
When offers land, we review every detail together—contract terms, rate justification, creative control—so you close deals that fund your goals, not just your content calendar.
→ How you evaluate offers
→ How you counter with confidence
→ What terms you negotiate beyond rate
→ When you walk away
What shifts:
We don't move in rigid phases. If you're already getting offers, we might start at Pillar 3. If your positioning is costing you replies, we focus on Pillar 1 first. This is custom to where YOU are—not a one-size-fits-all timeline.
Custom pacing & strategy to you
Beyond the deal? You'll master positioning, pitching, and negotiation—skills that take most creators years to figure out. With expert coaching through every move, you'll own them in months and use them to close premium deals for life.
Within 90 days, land your first premium paid partnership or have 5+ active brand conversations - when you show up and execute what we build together.
Most creators take 18+ months to land their FIRST £1,000 DEAL.
With the Creator CEO Method and consistent execution, it can be as little as 90 DAYS.
MOLLY, ETIQUETTE COACH
"Ciara is simply the best and I'm so grateful for all her help and guidance as I started by business."
I'm baby farm-to-table sartorial helvetica, migas marfa paleo chambray normcore 8-bit bushwick roof party truffaut banjo actually. YOLO health goth jean shorts forage farm-to-table flannel. Brooklyn hexagon biodiesel af, man bun literally salvia live-edge fixie cornhole freegan.
- gabbi, designer
SARAH, PETITE FASHION CREATOR
First & second four-figure deals in 90 days at 6K followers
Built a signature content series, sent weekly targeted pitches, and landed her first £1K+ deal while growing to 12K in 3 months. Engagement from followers +114%, non-followers +343%. No massive following needed—just positioning that made premium brands take notice.
"Ciara is simply the best and I'm so grateful for all her help and guidance as I started by business."
I'm baby farm-to-table sartorial helvetica, migas marfa paleo chambray normcore 8-bit bushwick roof party truffaut banjo actually. YOLO health goth jean shorts forage farm-to-table flannel. Brooklyn hexagon biodiesel af, man bun literally salvia live-edge fixie cornhole freegan.
- gabbi, designer
Regular £5K+ partnerships, repeat deals + LA talent agency signing
Already landing deals but constantly undercharging. After repositioning for premium culinary partnerships and learning to negotiate with walk-away confidence, she secured repeat retainers and stopped saying yes to misaligned offers.
MORE CLIENT LOVE
ELIZABETH, CHEF & CONTENT CREATOR
"Ciara is simply the best and I'm so grateful for all her help and guidance as I started by business."
I'm baby farm-to-table sartorial helvetica, migas marfa paleo chambray normcore 8-bit bushwick roof party truffaut banjo actually. YOLO health goth jean shorts forage farm-to-table flannel. Brooklyn hexagon biodiesel af, man bun literally salvia live-edge fixie cornhole freegan.
- gabbi, designer
£1M+ billed in creator invoices. I've sat on every side of the table - and I know exactly how the money moves.
I'm Emily Valentine—a full-time creator of 9 years, talent manager, and brand partnerships consultant.
I started where you are: posting consistently, getting some traction, but frustrated that premium brands weren't converting. I landed my first £5K deal with under 3K followers because I figured out positioning and negotiation—not because I went viral.
Since then, I've billed over £1M in creator invoices, negotiated hundreds of deals with premium brands including Dior, L'Oréal, Neutrogena, and Marks & Spencer, and sat on every side of the table—creator, agent, and brand consultant. My biggest retainer to date was £24K with Neutrogena when I had 30K followers.
I built Creator CEO Method for ambitious creators who've tasted success and are ready to scale without trial-and-error. If you want expert eyes on YOUR positioning, YOUR pitches, and YOUR negotiations—this is where you get it.
Emily Valentine
The creators closing premium deals aren't waiting for brands to find them.
They're POSITIONING themselves so brands can't ignore them.
That's what we build inside CCM.
READY TO WORK WITH ME IN Creator CEO Method?
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Fill out the application so I can understand where you're starting and what you need. Once submitted, DM me 'APPLIED' on Instagram to prioritize your review.
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After I review your application and you're a fit, you’ll receive your invitation email and start date for your kickoff call and recurring coaching call slot.
I only take 5 clients at once to ensure you get the ride-or-die, high-touch support this work requires. If you're ready to move, apply below.
Get Started
We meet for an in-depth 90 minute strategy-focused kick-off call to discuss your goals, timeline & custom plan and then deliver your personalised 90-day plan within the first week
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FAQ's
If you're landing some deals but they're low-tier, if your content is consistent and high quality but premium brands aren't converting or you're stuck with low offers. if you freeze when negotiating—you're ready.
You don't need a bigger following or fancier credentials. You need expert eyes on how you're presenting yourself at every touchpoint and a coach who's closed these deals before.
2-3 hours per week. One 45-min call, one project review, three actions. No portal binging, just positioning and revenue moves. This is alongside your existing content cadence.
Week 1: we build your core assets and fix the obvious leaks. Week 2-4: targeted pitching starts, depending on what your audit shows. Weeks 4-8: momentum compounds—qualified pitches go out consistently, and deals start landing for pitch-ready creators.
Creator with authority or positioning gaps? You'll spend the first month strengthening positioning and proof signals before we turn out the pitching volume. We don't send guessing pitches.
We don't promise overnight wins. We promise a repeatable system, direct feedback within 48 hours, and clear next actions every week so progress is visible before the first deal closes.
This isn't more modules you bookmark and never watch.
You get weekly decisions, live feedback, and done-with-you assets. When a refresher helps—negotiation tactics, rate structures, content strategy—I'll point you to a short lesson, then review your actual work so we keep momentum going.
90% of creators built a fulltime income from brand collabs whilst in a 9-5. So, yes-if you can commit 2-3 focused hours per week and action feedback within 48 hours.
Most of my clients juggle full-time jobs when they start. The difference between those who land deals and those who stay stuck? Execution speed and consistency.
Here's what you need:
2-3 hours per week for calls, pitch blocks, and content review
Willingness to dedicate time to batching content (not daily posting pressure)
Consistency with pitching—even if that's just 3-5 pitches per week, sent like clockwork
Fast action on feedback.
What this is:
Not a program you bookmark for later or a course you watch on your commute. This is fortnightly calls with clear next actions (3-5 tasks, not 20) and done-with-you support so you're not figuring it out alone at midnight.
If you're waiting for life to calm down first? You'll be waiting forever. The creators who scale fastest make it work while juggling jobs, not after life gets easier.
The global influencer marketing industry hit $32.55 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed $40 billion by 2026. Brands aren't pulling back—they're getting pickier about who they invest in.
What saturation actually means:
- Generic creators get filtered out; strategic creators get selected
- The market isn't shrinking—the selection criteria is tightening
- You're not competing with 50 million creators—you're competing with the 1-5% who know how to position strategically
The opportunity:
- 80% of brands maintained or increased influencer budgets in 2025
- Micro and nano creators (under 50K) are in higher demand than ever—brands want authentic partnerships, not billboard ads
- UK brands spent £8.14 billion on influencer marketing in 2023
Bottom line: The money's there. The question is whether you know how to position yourself to get your share—or whether you're blending into the noise and happy with an expensive hobby
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That's where expert guidance makes the difference.
Low metrics? We strengthen the signals that make you pitch ready first, then pitch. If you need positioning work, you'll spend Month 1 building engagement and assets before aggressive pitching starts.
You don't need a big following or perfect metrics. You need clear positioning, visible proof, and a strategic pitch approach.
Why join The Creator CEO Method now?
Q1 and seasonal briefs are set early and Q2 is when the new financial year unlocks new budgets. The sooner you start, the sooner you're in those cycles.
STOP WAITING FOR BRANDS TO FIND YOU.
Apply below. I'll review your application and confirm your track. If it's a fit, you'll get next steps to start. If not, I'll point you to the best next step.
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