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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 21 MIN

19: 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started UGC

from Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast · host Maddy Garrett

Today I’m spilling the tea on what no one tells you about how to start UGC, what it really takes to make it as a content creator, and why those first six months are the hardest—but also the most transformational. This episode is here to save you from self-doubt, wasted time, and unnecessary freebies (seriously, no more than five gifted collabs, okay?).What We Cover in This Episode: The real difference between UGC and influencer marketing Why it’s normal to get ghosted... a lot How rejection therapy makes you stronger (and richer)  Why your content flopping doesn’t mean you suck  Contracts 101 (even for free product deals!)  How to land your first paid UGC gigs using job platforms Negotiating tips when you're not fully confident yet  Why you're not just creating content—you’re creating outcomes The exact mindset shift that’ll help you raise your rates A must-read book that changed the game for my UGC biz > $100M Offers" by Alex HormoziKeypoints: UGC, how to start UGC, content creator, travel creator, UGC job platforms, UGC accelerator, UGC pitching, how to land UGC deals, travel content creator, get paid to travelFor 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

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