Creator marketing & program leader

Building Creator programs for startups, from 0 to 1.

I built Club Stanley at Stan from scratch: hand-picked Creators, a real community, and 700+ trials at a 57% trial-to-paid rate. Now I help startups turn Creators into their main growth engine.

Nathan Porlucas smiling, wearing a black t-shirt
Hey, I'm Nathan 👋Creator, program builder, LA

What Creators and teammates say

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Nathan was the man. He helped me grow my page, push past my mental blocks, and built a community where Creators actually felt heard.
Leo YuLeo YuCreator Partnerships Manager, StanClub Stanley, Cohort 1
334K followers
[Testimonial from a Stan teammate: how Nathan built and ran the program.]
[Teammate name][Role], Stan
Working with Nathan was awesome. He has amazing energy and wonderful attention to detail. Everyone needs a Nathan.
Amanda SchonbergAmanda SchonbergBakery Business MentorClub Stanley, Cohort 1
84K followers
[Testimonial from Nathan's former manager: results and how he operated.]
[Manager name][Title], Stan
[Testimonial from the Creator who grew from 44K to 120K followers.]
[Creator name][@handle]
[Testimonial from a Stan teammate: working cross-functionally with Nathan.]
[Teammate name][Role], Stan
Taking a reel from 47,000 views to over 800,000, you realize it’s often about working with the right people. That’s what Nathan brings: not just help getting seen, but true support for increasing sales.
Amanda SchonbergAmanda SchonbergBakery Business MentorClub Stanley, Cohort 1
84K followers
[Testimonial from a Club Stanley Creator: working with Nathan.]
[Creator name]Club Stanley
1M+views on Creator posts about the product
700+trials driven by the program
57%trial-to-paid activation rate
86%of Creators re-signed after cohort 1
01 / Case study

Club Stanley

Stan helps Creators sell digital products. When Stan launched a new product, Stanley, there was no way to bring in the Creators who fit our ICP and get them talking about it.

Quality over volume

I didn't buy a list or blast a database. I sourced and vetted every Creator by hand, 800+ across 2 cohorts, focused on the 10K to 100K range. The goal was never the most Creators. It was the right ones, making content people actually want to watch.

Cold outreach→1:1 call→Group orientation→Contract

A 3 to 4 touch follow-up, and a real conversation before ever asking for a commitment. That's why the close rate held at 63% across both cohorts.

A program Creators wanted to stay in

Weekly sessions with guest speakers, 1:1 support, and a community where Creators actually got to know each other. At the end, 93% said the best part was connection with other Creators.

800+Creators sourced and vetted by hand
100+Creators signed across 2 cohorts
63%close rate after a 1:1
1/10the cost per partner of the celebrity roster, with better returns
The Creator opening her custom purple Stanley skateboard, wiping away tears
Her custom Stanley board
The flagship story
44K→120Kfollowers in 3 weeks

She joined at 44K followers. 3 weeks into the program, using the tactics from our guest sessions and the product itself, she hit 120K. To celebrate, I had a custom skateboard made around her brand. She filmed herself opening it and cried.

02 / About me

I'm a Creator too

Hi, I'm Nathan :) a Creator and Creator economy operator based in Los Angeles, CA. I make lifestyle and hobby content, and I grew my own account from 1,300 to 19K followers with a video that passed 13.2M views. So I know what it takes to make content that actually travels.

I spent 2.5 years at Stan on the support, customer success and Creator partnerships teams, then built our first Stanley Ambassador program (Club Stanley) from the ground up. I know both sides: what brands need from Creators, and what makes Creators want to show up for a brand.

My favorite moment from the program wasn't a metric. When a Creator hit a milestone she'd been chasing for months, I had a custom skateboard made around her brand instead of sending swag. She filmed herself opening it and cried. That's how you get Creators who re-sign, refer their friends and say your name unprompted.

Based inLos Angeles
Creator economy2 years
My nicheHobbies & lifestyle
Best video13.2M views
Instagram@nathanporlucas_
03 / How it works

How I'd launch your Creator program in 30 days

The same playbook I ran at Stan, adapted to your product, your audience and what you need Creators to drive.

Days 1 to 7

Define the program

Who your ideal Creators are, what you want them to drive, and what's in it for them.

  • Creator profile and ICP
  • Goals: trials, revenue or awareness
  • Pay, bonuses and referral offer
Days 8 to 14

Source by hand

I find and vet Creators one by one, then reach out with a real, personal pitch.

  • Hand-picked shortlist
  • 3 to 4 touch outreach
  • 1:1 calls before any contract
Days 15 to 21

Onboard the cohort

A group orientation, clear briefs and a community so Creators know each other from day 1.

  • Contracts and onboarding
  • Content briefs and hooks
  • Community and weekly sessions
Days 22 to 30

Launch and measure

First posts go live. We track what converts and double down on the Creators who drive results.

  • Content review and coaching
  • Trials and conversion tracking
  • Day 30 report and next steps
Option 1

Blueprint

Days 1 to 7 as a standalone plan your team runs.

Option 2 · Recommended

Launch

The full 30 days. I build it and run your first cohort with you.

Option 3

Fractional lead

I keep running and growing the program month to month.

04 / Good fit

We'll work well together if...

You want Creators as a growth engine

You're early and want Creators to be a main distribution lever for trials, revenue, or brand and product awareness.

You're not ready for a full-time hire

You want someone who's built this before, without the cost of a full-time Creator lead.

You tried it and it stalled

You launched something before and want a fresh plan built on what actually worked.

Let's build your Creator program

Book a free 30-minute intro call. We'll talk about where you are, what you want Creators to drive for your business, and whether I'm the right fit.

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