This is the biggest lie in the creator economy.
Brands and buyers do not look at your follower count; they look at your Engagement and your Authority.
I have seen accounts with 300 followers make $1,000 in a week because they had:
A clear niche (Bio SEO).
A specific problem they solved.
A link in their bio that worked.
The Rule of 100:
If you have 100 true fans who trust you, you have a business. Stop waiting for the "k" behind your follower count and start selling to the people who are already here.