Creator program
Get paid for your BJJ content
No minimum follower count required.
Your rate comes from how your posts perform, not how many followers you have.
How Much You Make
Base fee
A flat amount for the post itself, within 3 business days of it going live. Yours to keep whatever the video does after that.
View bonus
A set amount per 1,000 views, counted pro rata, up to a cap. Measured 30 days after posting, then paid by PayPal.
- Views come from the platform's own analytics on the original post.Measured 30 days after posting. Send us a screenshot of your analytics when you get there.
- The cap applies per platform, not per deal.Post the same video to two platforms and each one is measured, and capped, on its own.
- Bonuses are paid by PayPal in the payout after the day-30 measurement.The base fee does not wait for any of this.
Rate Card
What each tier pays, per platform.
| Tier | Base fee | Per 1,000 views | Bonus cap | Most per video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1Under 2K typical views | $20 | $5 | 26,000 views | $150 |
| Tier 22K to 8K typical views | $25 | $5 | 40,000 views | $225 |
| Tier 38K to 20K typical views | $50 | $5 | 60,000 views | $350 |
| Tier 420K to 50K typical views | $75 | $5 | 65,000 views | $400 |
| Tier 550K and up typical views | $100+ | Agreed per deal | Agreed per deal | Agreed per deal |
TikTok and YouTube Shorts pay 0.8x the per-1,000 rate. Instagram is the base rate. Tier 5 is set per creator, so the rate, the cap and the ceiling are all agreed in writing before you film.
Estimate a Deal
How we determine your tier
Your tier is the middle number from your last 10 posts.
Line up the view counts on your last 10 posts and take the middle one. One viral video does not raise your rate, and one slow week does not sink it. There is no minimum follower count. Followers do not set your rate; they only break ties.
How it works
Apply
One short form, about a minute. No account needed to send it.
Send your numbers
We email you after you apply and ask for the views on your last 10 posts. Screenshots of your own analytics are fine.
Get your rate
We reply with your tier, the deal in writing, and we approve your concept before you film.
What you agree to
- A free Open Mat Locator accountIt takes a minute at openmatlocator.com. The influencer badge lives on your profile.
- Post it yourselfThe deal covers the content and your distribution, so it goes up on your own account.
- The post stays up for at least 90 daysAfter that it is your call.
- Disclose itUse the platform's paid partnership label, or #ad in the caption. FTC rules, not ours.
- Tag @openmatlocator in the postThe caption tag is the one we track.
- Get the concept approved before you filmOne message, usually answered same day. We approve the concept, not your creative style. We are checking that the idea fits the campaign before you film, and the video is yours to make in your own voice.
Influencer badgeAccepted creators get it on their profile.The app
Free on iPhone and Android
Handy for finding the open mats you film at, and for showing the thing you are talking about. Not required to work with us, and no part of your rate depends on it.
Questions
Do I need a minimum follower count?
No. Your rate comes from how your content performs, so small accounts with strong engagement qualify.
Do I have to post it myself?
Yes. The deal covers the content and your distribution.
How do I get paid?
Base fee within 3 business days of your post going live. The view bonus lands after the 30-day measurement window, in the next monthly payout.
How do you count views?
The platform's own analytics for the original post only, measured 30 days after posting, counted per platform.
What if my video blows past the cap?
The standard payout stops at the cap, so the most a video can pay is known before you film. If a video dramatically outperforms, we may offer an additional bonus at our discretion.
Can I make it in my own style?
That is the whole point. We approve the concept, not your creative style. Once the idea is cleared you film it in your own voice, and there is no further approval.
Do you provide a script?
Talking points and examples, never a script.
How long does the post stay up?
90 days minimum. After that it is your call.
Can Open Mat Locator reuse my video?
Organic reuse is included: for 12 months we can repost and re-cut it on our own channels, site, and emails. Paid advertising is not included unless you agree to it separately in the agreement.
Can I work with other BJJ brands?
Yes. The only limit is no competing open mat or event discovery apps for 30 days after your post.
Do I need an account on the site?
Yes, a free one. Your sponsored creator badge lives on your profile.
Ready to get paid for your BJJ content?
One form, about a minute. We read every application and reply either way.
Apply to the programAlready applied? Reply to our email with the view counts on your last 10 posts and we will send your tier.
Questions about a deal already in flight? Contact us.