02: How to Make Money with UGC ( in just 4 months)

Imagine waking up on a beach in Mexico, filming content for a $1,700 brand deal — and realizing that your travel expenses are covered. Sounds like a dream? It's not — it's the power of UGC (User Generated Content). In this episode, I’m spilling everything about how I built a six-figure UGC business that lets me get paid to travel the world — and how you can start today, even if you have zero followers. I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I got started with UGC and scaled to $5,000 months — all while living out of my Subaru and traveling across the U.S.If you’ve been wondering how to get started with UGC, how to get paid to travel, and whether you need a big following to make money — the answer is no, and I’m sharing the exact steps I took.You'll learn:How I quit my corporate job with no backup planHow I built a freelance lifestyle while living out of my carHow a single TikTok video changed my lifeHow I discovered UGC and landed my first $5k monthWhat it really takes to go full-time as a UGC creatorHow you can skip the $5,000 "big name" courses and learn UGC affordablyIf you’re serious about creating a life of freedom, flexibility, and travel — this episode is for you.⏳ Chapter Marks:[00:00] Introduction & Hook: The six-figure year[01:00] My mission: Teaching you how to get paid to travel with UGC[02:00] My corporate burnout story: How the 9-to-5 pushed me to find a new path[05:00] Building my car for travel — with no outdoor experience[07:00] Viral TikTok and creating the "Outsiders Together" community[09:00] Discovering UGC: User Generated Content explained[10:30] Investing $5,000 in my UGC education (and if it was worth it)[12:00] How I landed my first $5k month with UGC (real numbers!)[14:00] What I wish I'd known: the UGC learning curve[15:00] Why I started teaching UGC — and how I built my affordable program[17:00] How UGC lets you work less and earn more while traveling[18:00] Final encouragement: If I can do it, you can too🌎 Resources & Links:✨ Learn UGC With Me: UGC Accelerator Program (risk-free, under $1,000!)📲 Follow me on Instagram: @maddiegarrett📧 Join the Paid to Travel Email List:For Talented A.F. Podcast Production:Follow: @yourgirlmediaFind us: www.yourgirlmedia.com 🏔 Ready to start hitting consistent 4-figure months?  Sign Up For UGC Basecamp—podcast listeners get 25% off for life:  https://app.heartbeat.chat/ugcmastermind/invitation?code=4AFJA2&promo_code=SAVE25#landing-pageFollow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-acceleratorFree UGC Masterclass: I've distilled my 3-month process into an easy-to-understand training that will give you clarity on your next steps to becoming a successful UGC creator, so you can work less and travel more! https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/accelerator-masterclasFREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library