In this episode, I’m chatting with Meredith Jacobson, a powerhouse consultant in the creator economy space. We dive deep into the business of hiring creators, building brands, and all the unique quirks of the creator world. Meredith opens up about her journey to launching a consulting business and how she’s connecting pros with killer opportunities in the creator economy. We also talk about the magic of networking, knowing your worth as a creator, and how to work smart with brands. If you’re thinking about starting a business or just want to crush it in the creator space, this episode’s got the goods! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at⁠⁠⁠ womeonofvideo.com/vidiq⁠⁠⁠ Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it’s merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at⁠⁠ ⁠https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop⁠⁠⁠ Follow Desiree at⁠⁠⁠ http://t.ly/GbY4⁠⁠⁠  Follow Meredith at http://t.ly/Lt00v  See what Meredith offers at https://www.offscreenresources.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:11 The Business of Hiring Creators 03:04 Meredith's Consulting Business and Matching Creators with Jobs 08:05 The Power of Networking in the Creator Economy 13:20 The Unique Aspects of the Creator Economy 17:02 Working Effectively with Brands in the Creator Economy 21:42 Understanding Your Value as a Creator 24:40 Alternative Ways for Creators to Work with Brands 28:34 Starting a Business in the Creator Economy 31:19 Conclusion and Call to Action