we are an early startup orris and we are trying to collaborate with in

we are an early startup orris and we are trying to collaborate with influencers for reach and output this one creator has offered to do a collab for 17k but we dont have that budget, our base can be 10k with additional 10k for 200k+ views and another 10k for 1 million+ views, write him a small negotiating message explaining our situation, also add how instagram reels are a hit or run they dont always perform well even for large creators

Here's a concise, friendly negotiation message you can send:

Subject: Collaboration Proposal - Orris x [Creator Name]

Hey [Name],

Really appreciate you being open to working together - we're genuinely excited about what we could create with you.

We're an early-stage startup, so we have to be thoughtful about how we allocate budget right now. We can't quite meet the $17k flat fee, but we'd love to propose something that still rewards you well and actually aligns both our interests:

$10,000 base fee (guaranteed, regardless of performance)
+$10,000 bonus if the reel hits 200,000+ views
+$10,000 bonus if it crosses 1,000,000+ views

So the total upside for you is $30,000 if the content performs - which we genuinely believe it can.

We're also being real with you: Instagram Reels are unpredictable, and you know this better than anyone. Even large creators with massive audiences regularly see reels underperform for reasons completely outside their control - algorithm shifts, posting windows, competing content. A performance-based structure protects us both from that uncertainty and gives you a real incentive to go all-in on the content quality.

We're not trying to lowball you - we're trying to build a structure that makes sense for a startup working with a limited runway, while still giving you a path to earn more than your original ask.

Would love to hear your thoughts. Happy to jump on a quick call if that's easier.

[Your Name] Team Orris

A few notes on tone/strategy:

The message frames the deal as upside potential ($30k) rather than a cut ($10k), which is psychologically more appealing.
Mentioning Reels unpredictability positions the base fee reduction as fair, not cheap - and the creator knows it's true.
Keeping it warm and transparent builds goodwill, which matters for a long-term relationship if this collab goes well.

we are paying in inr

Here's the updated message with INR:

Subject: Collaboration Proposal - Orris x [Creator Name]

Hey [Name],

Really appreciate you being open to working together - we're genuinely excited about what we could create with you.

We're an early-stage startup, so we have to be thoughtful about how we allocate budget right now. We can't quite meet the ₹17,000 flat fee, but we'd love to propose something that still rewards you well and actually aligns both our interests:

₹10,000 base fee (guaranteed, regardless of performance)
+₹10,000 bonus if the reel hits 200,000+ views
+₹10,000 bonus if it crosses 1,000,000+ views

So the total upside for you is ₹30,000 if the content performs - which we genuinely believe it can.

We're not trying to lowball you - we're trying to build a structure that makes sense for a startup working with a limited runway, while still giving you a path to earn more than your original ask.

Would love to hear your thoughts. Happy to jump on a quick call if that's easier.

[Your Name] Team Orris

One thing worth flagging - ₹17k is actually a pretty modest ask for an influencer collab in the Indian market. If this creator has a meaningful following (50k+), they may push back on ₹10k base. The performance bonuses do help make the case, but be prepared for a counter around ₹12-13k base.

Hi Orris 👋🏻 I loved your brand vibe. I am a content creator and i make content about medical lifestyle, humour and education, and I'd love to create a review video of your Product.

Here's a warm, professional reply you can send:

Hey [Name]! 👋

Thank you so much - that genuinely means a lot to us, especially coming from someone whose content we've been looking at!

We love that you create around medical lifestyle, humour, and education - that actually aligns really well with what Orris is building, and we think your audience would find our product genuinely relevant.

We'd love to explore this collab. A few quick things to get the conversation going - could you share:

Your follower count and primary platform(s)
Average views on your recent reels/videos
Your rate card or what you typically charge for a review video

Once we have a sense of that, we can come back to you quickly with what we can offer. We're a early-stage startup so we work with a performance-linked structure that we think is fair and rewarding for creators who deliver - happy to walk you through it.

Really excited about the possibility of working together!

Warm regards, Team Orris 🙌

Why this works:

Asking for metrics upfront filters out creators with low engagement before you commit to anything.
Mentioning "performance-linked structure" early sets expectations without leading with budget numbers - so they don't anchor to a number before you understand their reach.
Keeping the tone warm matches their energy and builds rapport from the first reply.

no this is a random message to us by an influencer he has 9k followers , what should we respond with?

With 9k followers, paid collabs don't make much sense. But they could still be useful as a micro-creator if you offer a free product in exchange for a review. Here's a reply:

Hey [Name]! 👋

Thank you so much for reaching out - really appreciate the kind words about our brand!

We love the content mix you do. At the moment, for collaborations at your current follower count, we typically work on a gifting basis - we'd send you our product for free and you create an honest review. No paid fee involved at this stage, but it's a great way for us to get started and for you to have quality content for your page.

If that works for you, let us know and we can share more details!

Team Orris 🙌

The logic here:

9k followers is micro-influencer territory - paid fees aren't worth it for the reach you'd get.
Gifting gets you content + word of mouth at just the cost of the product.
Keeping it polite and open leaves the door ajar - if they grow, you already have a relationship.
No need to say "you're too small" - the gifting framing communicates the same thing without burning goodwill.

no we can pay him around 2k but dont say that first our first try is for them too try orris and give us feed back then we ask for their commercials

Got it. Here's a reply that leads with the product trial, no mention of payment:

Hey [Name]! 👋

Thank you so much for reaching out - we love the content you make and think there's a really natural fit here!

Before we jump into a formal collab, we'd love to first send you our product so you can try it out for yourself. No strings attached - just get a feel for it, and if you genuinely like it, we can take the conversation forward from there.

We believe a review means so much more when it comes from a real experience, and we'd rather you love it first before anything else!

Would you be open to that? If yes, just drop us your address and we'll get it across to you. 😊

Team Orris 🙌

The strategy:

"No strings attached" lowers their guard and makes them feel valued, not transacted.
It naturally filters - if they like the product, the paid convo becomes much easier and more genuine.
Once they respond positively to the trial, you follow up with a casual "we'd love to do something more formal, what are your rates?" - and then negotiate toward your ₹2k budget.

what do you think about this script? ✅ SCRIPT— *Orris Ai x Dr.Suryakamal sahu* Bhai Instagram pe log mujhe doctor kam… walking ChatGPT zyada samajhne lage hain. Sir itni jaldi answers kaise mil jaate hain? flashcards kaise banate ho? And Sir references kahan se nikalte ho? Sach bataun? Mujhe bhi sab kuch yaad nahi rehta yaar… main bhi insaan hi hoon yar Haa.. Bas mujhe pata hai answer dhoondhna kahan hai. Nhi nahi… main ChatGPT ki baat nahi kar raha. Main use karta hoon Orris AI. (Show screen) Ye specially doctors aur medical students ke liye bana hai. Maan lo mujhe puchna hai — Diabetes + CKD patient mein kaunsi drug better rahegi? (Show typing on screen) Within seconds evidence-based answer, references aur guidelines mil jaati hain. Ya agar patient ko diabetes ke saath heart failure bhi hai.. to ye subgroup-specific drug selection aur reasoning bhi quickly mil jaati hai. Aur mera favourite part Notes, flashcards, ya posters… Bas prompt do aur kaam ho gaya.

This is a solid script. The hook is genuinely good. Here's a full breakdown:

What works well ✅

The hook is strong. "Walking ChatGPT" is relatable, funny, and immediately pulls in a medical audience. It earns attention in the first 3 seconds.
The self-deprecation is smart. "Mujhe bhi sab kuch yaad nahi rehta... main bhi insaan hi hoon" - this builds trust. Doctors who say they're not perfect are more believable, not less.
The "not ChatGPT" redirect is a clever setup. The audience assumes ChatGPT, and you subvert it - that's good storytelling structure.
The clinical examples are specific and credible. Diabetes + CKD, Diabetes + Heart failure - these are real clinical dilemmas doctors and med students actually face. This isn't vague marketing, it feels like genuine utility.
The language is natural. It reads like how he actually talks, not like a brand brief someone handed him.

What could be tightened 🔧

"Specially doctors aur medical students ke liye bana hai" - this line is a bit flat after the energy of the hook. Could be punched up slightly, something like: "Ye tool specifically doctors ke liye build kiya gaya hai - medical context samajhta hai ye."
The flashcards/notes/posters line feels like it's tagged on at the end. It slightly dilutes the clinical credibility built before it. Either give it its own moment with a screen demo, or cut it and end on the drug selection example - that's the strongest proof point.
No CTA. The script just ends. Add one line at the end - even something casual like: "Link bio mein hai, try kar ke dekho." Without it, interested viewers have nowhere to go.

Overall verdict

8/10. The bones are excellent - good hook, credible examples, natural tone. Just needs a CTA and a slightly cleaner landing after the drug examples. If the screen recording is clean and the delivery is natural, this will perform well with a medical audience.

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