Digital Media · Strategic Partnerships

I build the partnerships that drive revenue.

I'm a fractional sales leader for companies built on audiences. I build pipeline, close deals, and create revenue infrastructure where it doesn't exist yet.

Max Polisar

Two sides of the same deal.

I sit between creators and brands, bringing strategic thinking and real sales infrastructure to both sides of the partnership.

For Digital Media Companies & Creators

Turn your audience into durable revenue

You've built something people pay attention to. I help you convert that into partnerships that are structured right, priced right, and don't leave value on the table.

  • Brand partnership development and outbound sales
  • Sponsorship strategy, pricing, and deal structure
  • Revenue diversification beyond your current mix
  • Fractional CRO and sales leadership
For Brands & Partners

Find the right partners, not just the obvious ones

I help companies identify, evaluate, and build partnerships with the talent and platforms that actually move the needle, with deal structures that protect your investment.

  • Talent and creator sourcing, vetting, and strategic matching
  • Campaign structure and partnership negotiation
  • Performance benchmarking and ROI analysis
  • Long-term partnership relationship strategy

Embedded, not outsourced.

I don't hand you a playbook and disappear. I work inside your business until the revenue shows up.

01

Diagnose

I map your current revenue, partnerships, and pipeline. I identify what's working, what's underpriced, and where the gaps are.

02

Build

I develop outbound strategy, pitch materials, pricing frameworks, and target lists, then start working the pipeline myself.

03

Close

I negotiate, structure, and close partnerships that are built to last. Not one-off deals that disappear next quarter.

Nine Figures
New business revenue generated
Digital Deal Maker
of the Year, The Wrap
Multiple Exits
Built and sold creator businesses
Dozens Advised
As fractional sales leader

"Attention is everywhere. Revenue infrastructure isn't. I build the bridge between the two."

Max Polisar

What I'm reading and writing.

Interesting things happening in the creator economy, plus my own takes when I have something worth saying.

Annual Report Feb 2026

State of the Creator Economy 2026

Roberto Blake's comprehensive 53-section annual report. $254B global market, YouTube's $100B creator payouts, 80%+ AI adoption, brand shift to micro/nano influencers, and the rise of the creator middle class.

Awesome Creator Academy / Roberto Blake
YouTube Feb 16, 2026

One Hour of TV Is Worth More Than Six Ten Minute Clips

Little Dot Studios' data across 100,000 videos and 1 billion hours watched shows TV-length content (40-60 min) dominates watch time and revenue on YouTube. The more YouTube is watched on TV, the more fans want TV-like content.

Media War & Peace / Evan Shapiro
Must Read Jan 25, 2026

Winning the Loser's Game: The Creator Economy and the Companies We All Need to Build

John Brewton applies Charlie Ellis's investing classic to the creator economy. Most creators are playing a game structurally stacked against them. The way out is to stop chasing followers and start building a real business.

Operating by John Brewton
M&A Jan 2026

2026 Creator Economy M&A Report

Deal volume rose 17.4% year-over-year to 81 transactions in 2025 as PE firms and strategics raced to strengthen creator relationships. Average transaction sizes increased meaningfully.

NEW ECONOMIES / Quartermast
Trends Dec 18, 2025

Creator Economy Trends to Watch in 2026

AI pressure, platform shifts, and demands for measurable performance will collide with creators' push for control, defining where investment grows and where it strains.

EMARKETER
Ad Spend Dec 5, 2025

In Graphic Detail: What the Creator Economy Looks Like in 2026

Creator economy ad spend is forecast to hit $43.9 billion in 2026. Paid amplification of direct partnerships is where the bulk increases are coming from, up 48-56% year-over-year.

Digiday
Predictions Nov 24, 2025

2026 Influencer Marketing Predictions: Key Insights From the 2025 Creator Economy

How creators expanded beyond social platforms into media, commerce, and live experiences. A data-driven look at the trends shaping the industry heading into 2026.

Influencer Marketing Factory
Research Nov 20, 2025

2025 Creator Economy Ad Spend & Strategy Report

U.S. creator ad spend projected to reach $37 billion in 2025, up 26% year-over-year. Nearly half of all creator ad buyers now consider creators a "must buy" channel.

IAB
Creator Survey 2025

The Future of the Creator Economy Report 2025

Survey of 3,000 creators reveals a shift toward greater control, smarter monetization, and increased AI use. 98% have set business goals, 95% are leaning into direct-to-fan models.

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Let's start a conversation.

Whether you're a creator looking to scale revenue or a brand looking for the right partnerships, I'd like to hear what you're working on.