Deal Leverage
Expert contract review for creators & their teams
When your Next Big Media Opportunity Requires Specialized Legal Expertise
Whether you're a talent manager helping your creator navigate new territory or a self-managed creator facing an unfamiliar contract type, specialized media deals require expert legal guidance.
New territory shouldn't mean navigating complex media contracts without experienced backup.
For Teams & Self-Managed Creators Facing Unfamiliar Contract Territory...
- You've expertly handled countless brand sponsorships, but this new media deal has clauses you've never seen before
- Your creator is excited about this career-expanding opportunity, but you need to ensure they're protected
- You're facing a production company or publisher with sophisticated legal teams and specialized contracts
Talent managers:
self-managed creators:
These specialized media contracts can make or break a creator's career trajectory—and require expertise beyond standard brand deals.
- You've landed a significant opportunity outside your usual content partnerships
- This deal represents a major career milestone, but the contract is more complex than what you typically handle
- You're excited but cautious—knowing this agreement will impact your creative work for years to come
- These contracts typically involve broader rights than standard sponsorships
- The financial impact extends well beyond the initial payment
- Your creative control and future opportunities hang in the balance
- Your creator's long-term success depends on your ability to protect them in these specialized agreements
- One overlooked clause can impact your client's career trajectory for years
- Your reputation as a manager who can handle bigger opportunities is on the line
For management teams:
For everyone, watch out for:
What's At Stake in these specialized agreements
For self-managed creators:
- Revenue-killing rights grabs in publishing and production deals
- Problematic exclusive rights that could block primary revenue streams
- Complicated royalty structures with hidden traps
- Multi-year commitments with inadequate termination provisions
- Approval rights and creative control issues that could damage your brand
- Legal liabilities that extend beyond standard partnershipsThe financial impact extends well beyond the initial payment
- Your creative control and future opportunities hang in the balance
Don't let excitement about the opportunity cloud your judgment about the agreement that governs it.
- These contracts typically involve broader rights than standard sponsorships
- The financial impact extends well beyond the initial payment
- Your creative control and future opportunities hang in the balance
- Your creator's long-term success depends on your ability to protect them in these specialized agreements
- One overlooked clause can impact your client's career trajectory for years
- Your reputation as a manager who can handle bigger opportunities is on the line
For management teams:
What's At Stake in these specialized agreements
For self-managed creators:
Introducing Deal Leverage
- Same-day expert contract review with clearly marked redlines
- Ready-to-use negotiation language for common sticking points
- Unlimited email support throughout your negotiation process
- Final review before signing to ensure all changes are properly implemented
With deal leverage, you'll receive:
Stop gambling with your career. Get expert eyes on your contract today.
- Publishing opportunities for your first book or course
- Media appearance contracts with extensive usage rights
- Speaking engagement agreements with recording provisions
- Representation agreements with agents or managers
- First-time major brand collaborations with product development components
- Book and literary deals for creators expanding into publishing
- Podcast production and distribution contracts with complex rights provisions
- Product collaboration and licensing agreements with intricate royalty structures
- Television and streaming content deals outside standard sponsorships
management team handling:
This Service is perfect for:
self-managed creators exploring:
- Creator-First Perspective: Guidance that balances legal protection with your creative and business goals
- Education-Focused Approach: We explain complex provisions in clear terms so you understand what you're signing
- Long-Term Career Vision: Strategic advice that considers your future opportunities, not just this single deal.
- Extension of Your Team: We complement your existing negotiation expertise with specialized legal knowledge for these unique opportunities
- Management-Friendly Communication: Clear, concise guidance that respects your expertise while filling knowledge gaps
- Multi-Creator Support: Streamlined processes for agencies managing multiple talents facing similar contract needs
For management teams:
For everyone:
the deal leverage difference: specialized media contract expertise
For self-managed creators:
- Industry-Specific Expertise: We've reviewed hundreds of podcast distribution deals, book contracts, product collaborations, and media appearances that most lawyers rarely encounter
- Practical Business Guidance: We flag not just legal issues but business terms that could impact your brand and future opportunities
- Specialized Knowledge: Unlike traditional entertainment attorneys, we understand the unique position of digital-first creators entering traditional media spaces
For management teams:
For self-managed creators:
book your deal
assessment call
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Following your call, you'll receive a client engagement letter and invoice. Once completed, your dedicated service date is locked in—giving you certainty in your negotiation timeline.
secure your service
date & complete
onboarding
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Schedule a brief call where we'll discuss your specific opportunity, contract needs, and timeline requirements. We'll confirm this service is the right fit for your situation.
day-of-service
experience
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On your service date:
- Our team sends a morning confirmation email to kick off the review
- We'll be available for any urgent questions (minimal interruption to your day)
- You'll receive your complete contract package by end of business day
receive your comprehensive
contract package
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By the end of your service day, you'll receive:
- A professionally redlined contract ready to send to the other party
- A video walkthrough explaining key changes and negotiation strategy
- Copy-and-paste fallback provisions for common negotiation points
Our Streamlined Process for Busy professionals
ongoing negotiation
support
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After delivery, count on:
- Unlimited email support throughout the negotiation process
- Expert guidance for unexpected counteroffers
- Final contract review before execution
Before you invest in our contract review service, we offer a brief, focused consultation to ensure we're the right fit for your specific needs.
- Contract Situation Analysis: We'll discuss your specific opportunity and the type of agreement you're facing
- Preliminary Contract Insights: Based on our conversation, we'll share initial thoughts on potential key issues
- Timeline Planning: We'll determine urgency and identify the optimal service date for your needs
- Service Alignment: We'll confirm our specialized expertise matches your contract requirements
- Clear Next Steps: You'll leave with a concrete plan for moving forward
what happens during your deal assessment call:
- Basic details about the opportunity (type of deal, parties involved)
- Any specific concerns you already have about the agreement
- Your timeline requirements for the review
what to prepare:
This call is about understanding your needs and providing immediate value—not a high-pressure sales conversation.
Understanding your deal assessment call
Deal-specific fallback provisions pre-written for common sticking points in these specialized contracts
A professional redlined contract ready to send directly to the counterparty
Comprehensive video walkthrough explaining changes and strategy in plain language
What you'll receive:
Negotiation prioritization guidance to help focus on what matters most
Industry-standard benchmarks for similar deals so you know what's reasonable
Unlimited email support as negotiations progress
Final review before execution to ensure all changes were properly implemented
hear from creators & managers who've used deal leverage
"After working with Casey and her team on my book contract, I secured better royalty terms and maintained creative control. The video walkthrough made complex legal terms actually make sense, and I felt confident during the entire negotiation process."
— Content Creator, 1.2M YouTube Subscribers
"As a management company, we've worked with multiple attorneys, but none understand the unique position of digital creators entering traditional media like Deal Leverage does. The same-day turnaround lets us maintain momentum on important deals."
— Talent Manager, Representing 8 Major Digital Creators
"The team identified three major rights issues in my podcast distribution agreement that would have limited my ability to monetize my content elsewhere. Their suggested revisions were accepted without pushback, and the deal is now significantly better."
— Podcaster & Course Creator
"When our top creator received their first TV opportunity, we needed specialized expertise quickly. Deal Leverage delivered exactly what was promised—thorough contract review, clear explanation of changes, and ongoing support during negotiations."
— Boutique Management Agency
How does this service complement our existing management expertise?
Your team excels at negotiating standard brand partnerships. Our service provides specialized legal guidance only for those contracts that fall outside your core expertise—like book deals, podcast production agreements, and product collaborations with complex IP considerations.
Can we use your redlines directly or do we need to hire another attorney?
Our redlined contracts are ready to send directly to the other party. The accompanying video walkthrough provides clear rationale for each change, empowering your team to handle the negotiation with confidence.
Our talent roster includes multiple creators. Can we book a block of service days?
Yes, we offer package options for management companies with multiple creators needing specialized contract review. Please mention this during your Deal Assessment Call.
For management teams:
Frequently Asked Questions
I've never worked with a lawyer before. How will I know what to do with the redlined contract?
The video walkthrough explains each change in clear, non-legal language, and you'll have unlimited email support during negotiations. We make the process approachable, even for first-timers.
What if I don't understand legal terminology in the contract?
Our service translates complex legal provisions into plain English so you know exactly what you're agreeing to and why certain changes matter to your specific situation.
I'm intimidated about negotiating with a big company. Will this help?
Absolutely. We provide you with ready-to-use fallback provisions and negotiation prioritization so you know which points are worth pushing for and which ones you can concede if necessary.
The video walkthrough explains each change in clear, non-legal language, and you'll have unlimited email support during negotiations. We make the process approachable, even for first-timers.
What if I don't understand legal terminology in the contract?
Our service translates complex legal provisions into plain English so you know exactly what you're agreeing to and why certain changes matter to your specific situation.
I'm intimidated about negotiating with a big company. Will this help?
Absolutely. We provide you with ready-to-use fallback provisions and negotiation prioritization so you know which points are worth pushing for and which ones you can concede if necessary.
for self-managed creators:
Why can't a general entertainment attorney handle these contracts?
Traditional entertainment attorneys often lack specific experience with creator-led media deals. We specialize exclusively in the emerging landscape where digital creators enter traditional media spaces.
What types of specialized contracts do you most commonly review?
We regularly review podcast production and distribution deals, book/literary contracts, product licensing and collaboration agreements, and entertainment appearance contracts with complex IP provisions.
How quickly can you review my contract?
We guarantee same-day review on your scheduled service date. During your Deal Assessment Call, we'll find a date that works with your negotiation timeline.
Traditional entertainment attorneys often lack specific experience with creator-led media deals. We specialize exclusively in the emerging landscape where digital creators enter traditional media spaces.
What types of specialized contracts do you most commonly review?
We regularly review podcast production and distribution deals, book/literary contracts, product licensing and collaboration agreements, and entertainment appearance contracts with complex IP provisions.
How quickly can you review my contract?
We guarantee same-day review on your scheduled service date. During your Deal Assessment Call, we'll find a date that works with your negotiation timeline.
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