Most creators sit and wait for brands to reach out.
That’s not a strategy.
That’s hope.
Meanwhile, creators getting consistent deals are doing something different.
👉 They go find the opportunities.
And it’s simpler than you think.
Start inside TikTok Shop
Open TikTok on your phone.
Tap the Shop icon.
Then tap the search bar.
Type in your niche:
- cologne
- perfume
- fragrance
- scent types
Now look for this:
👉 Products that are already selling
Because if a product is selling…
👉 The brand is already working with creators
Click a product.
Scroll down.
Look for:
- “Add to showcase”
- “Apply as affiliate”
That’s your entry point.
Search your own For You Page
Next, use what TikTok is already showing you.
When you see a product:
👉 Look up the brand
Then check their profile.
Most brands include:
👉 a business email in their bio
Save it.
That’s your contact.
Use TikTok Creator Marketplace
Open TikTok.
Tap:
Profile → Menu → Creator Tools → Creator Marketplace
If you have access:
👉 Set up your profile completely
Because brands are actively searching here.
If you’re not set up…
You’re invisible.
Look at creators your size
Search your niche again.
This time:
👉 Find creators with similar follower counts
Watch what brands they’re working with.
Because this is key:
👉 If a brand works with them
👉 They will work with you
Find that brand.
Get their contact.
Pitch directly.
Your one action from this post
Open TikTok Shop right now.
Find three products in your niche that are already selling.
Apply as an affiliate for all three.
Do it today.
Next up:
what to do when a brand reaches out to you first
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