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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 17 MIN

48: My Q1 UGC Income Report: $10K Working 8 Hours/Week

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

🏔 Ready to start hitting consistent 4-figure months?  Sign Up For UGC Basecamp— podcast listeners get 25% OFF your membership:  https://app.heartbeat.chat/ugcmastermind/invitation?code=4AFJA2&promo_code=SAVE25#landing-pageIn today’s episode, I’m breaking down my full Q1 income as a content creator—every deal, every brand, where it came from, and how much I charged. And the best part? I did this working part-time hours.We’re talking UGC, brand deals, paid stays, inbound leads, and how this all adds up to a $10K+ quarter… without grinding 24/7.Let’s get into it.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How I made $10,420 in Q1 as a UGC content creator  The exact breakdown of brand deals, deliverables, and pricing  Where my deals came from (inbounds, returning clients, pitching)  How I structure ad usage + monetization in my contracts  Why I don’t do UGC full-time—and how I still make great money  The role of paid stays + gifted experiences in your income  My average hourly rate (this might surprise you 👀) Let’s Talk Numbers (Because I Know You Want Them): January: $2,870 (+ a gifted resort stay)  February: $3,175  March: $4,375 Total Q1 Income: $10,420Avg. Hourly Rate: ~$110/hourWorking ~8 hours/week. 🎙️ 👉 Want real travel creator strategies (not viral fluff)? Check out the Travel Creator Podcast with Laura Haley.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

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🏔 Ready to start hitting consistent 4-figure months?  Sign Up For UGC Basecamp— podcast listeners get 25% OFF your membership:  https://app.heartbeat.chat/ugcmastermind/invitation?code=4AFJA2&promo_code=SAVE25#landing-pageIn today’s episode, I’m...

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