Creator intake prep

What to gather before applying.

This is not the application. It is the prep list that keeps underwriting from turning into a 19-email scavenger hunt, which is a stupid game everyone loses.

Content footprint

  • Primary social/profile URLs
  • Podcast/newsletter/community/course links
  • Average monthly posting volume
  • Content categories and topics
  • Any regulated topics: finance, health, legal, employment, crypto, supplements

Revenue and business model

  • Annual creator revenue
  • Sponsor/brand deal revenue
  • Membership, subscription, course, coaching, or merch revenue
  • Top sponsors or partners
  • Any contractual insurance requirements

Rights and production

  • Music/photo/video/clip licensing sources
  • Contractors, editors, producers, writers, or agencies
  • Use of AI-generated content
  • Guest releases or appearance permissions
  • Merch, licensing, and collaboration agreements

Known problems

  • Prior claims, lawsuits, or demand letters
  • Takedowns, copyright strikes, or platform warnings
  • Sponsor disputes or refund waves
  • Controversial posts that produced threats
  • Privacy complaints, doxxing accusations, or harassment allegations