Happy Monday! Real talk: if you’re a creator—whether you’ve got 500 followers or 50k—you’ve probably wondered how to actually land those brand deals you see other people posting about. You don’t need to be internet famous. You do need the confidence to pitch and the skill to negotiate. But here’s a secret: AI chatbots can help you do both. From crafting pitch emails to negotiating rates, following up (without sounding needy), and keeping deals organized—AI’s got your back.
When I got my first collab request in my inbox, I was pumped—until I realized they were offering a $25 gift card in exchange for three posts, two stories, and a review. I had no idea how to push back or ask for real compensation. Once I started using AI to help write pitch emails, calculate fair rates, and even negotiate follow-ups, everything changed. My latest deal? 4x what I used to get offered—for fewer deliverables. No more second-guessing.
How to Use AI Chatbots to Land Better Deals
1. Craft Your Pitch Emails
AI can help you write emails that are:
- Clear about your audience and value
- Friendly but professional
- Personalized to the brand’s tone and product
Tip: Prompt AI like this: “Write an outreach email to [brand] from a content creator in [niche] with 2k followers on Instagram, highlighting audience engagement and fit.”
2. Negotiate Rates (Without the Awkwardness)
AI can:
- Suggest market rate ranges based on your platform and niche
- Write polite pushback emails when a brand lowballs you
- Offer language to add deliverables or request higher compensation
Tip: Have AI write a message like: “I’m excited to collaborate—based on similar partnerships, my standard rate for this scope is $X. Can we align on that?”
3. Automate Follow-Ups
Too busy to chase unpaid invoices or unresponsive brands? AI can:
- Draft follow-up emails
- Recommend the ideal timing between touchpoints
- Suggest ways to nudge without sounding pushy
Tip: Example: “Hi [Brand], just wanted to follow up on our conversation last week. I’d love to get this campaign on the calendar—any updates on next steps?”
4. Organize and Track Your Deals
AI-powered spreadsheets or Notion pages can:
- Track pitch responses
- Manage signed deals and deadlines
- Set reminders for when to follow up
Tip: Use ChatGPT to help you build a “Brand Deal Tracker” template—just ask: “Help me create a simple spreadsheet template to manage my brand deals.”
5. Upsell and Build Long-Term Collabs
AI can help you draft:
- Proposals for longer-term partnerships
- “After-action” emails thanking the brand and opening the door for more work
- Case studies summarizing the impact of your posts
Tip: AI prompt: “Write an email to [Brand] summarizing the success of our recent collab and proposing a 3-month partnership moving forward.”
Let’s Talk About It
YOU: I only have a small following, no big numbers. Would brands even work with me?
AI: Definitely. Brands are increasingly looking for micro-influencers with high engagement and niche audiences. I can help you position your audience as an asset and craft a pitch that shows your unique value.
YOU: What do I even say in a pitch? I feel awkward cold-emailing brands.
AI: No worries—I can draft personalized outreach emails for you. We’ll highlight your best engagement stats and why you’re a great fit for the brand. Want me to start one for you?
YOU: Sure, but what about negotiating? I’m terrible at asking for more money.
AI: That’s super common. I can help you write clear, polite responses to lowball offers, suggest what a fair rate would be, and even give you scripts for upselling or adjusting deliverables.
YOU: And I always forget to follow up. I hate bugging people.
AI: Follow-ups are key! I’ll help you write short, friendly reminders and suggest the best timing—usually 5-7 days after your last message. You’ll stay on their radar without sounding annoying.
YOU: Okay, this sounds super helpful. But how do I keep track of all these convos and deals?
AI: Great question! I can help you build a simple tracker in Notion or Google Sheets—complete with reminders—so nothing falls through the cracks.
YOU: Wow. Honestly, I’ve been winging it. This would make me feel way more professional.
AI: Exactly—that’s the goal! You focus on creating, I’ll help you manage the biz side of collabs.
Tools You Can Use
Here’s a stack of tools that’ll help you negotiate and manage brand deals with AI:
- ChatGPT: Write emails, pitches, counter-offers, follow-ups—your go-to assistant
- Notion AI: Build trackers and automate your brand collab pipeline
- Jasper.ai: Write polished marketing copy, outreach messages, or proposals
- Copy.ai: Generate email copy and negotiation templates
- Trello + Butler AI + Butler for Trello: Automate task reminders and manage brand deals as a workflow
- Affilimate: If you’re also doing affiliate deals, this will help you track and optimize performance
Wrap Up
Brand deals aren’t just for influencers with 100k followers. With AI chatbots helping you pitch, negotiate, follow up, and scale—you can land collabs that actually pay. And the more you automate this process, the more time you have to create. Ready to turn your content into a business? Let’s get those deals rolling.
Let’s Hear It
Want help writing your first pitch email? Not sure how to price your work? Drop a reply—I’ll help you build a negotiation strategy that works for you. Let’s get that bag.
Have a great rest of the week