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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 18 MIN

49: I Had a Bad Month in UGC.. Here’s What I Did Instead of Spiraling

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-pageToday we’re getting real about what actually went down in Q1 of my UGC journey—and the mindset shift that kept me from spiraling.If you’re trying to land paid brand deals, become a UGC creator, or build a content creator business that lets you travel for free—this episode is a MUST listen.✨ What We’re Getting Into: The behind-the-scenes mistake that tanked my pitch response rate (like… 2% 😅)  Why I didn’t spiral—even though I easily could have  The truth about landing deals (spoiler: perfection is NOT required)  A mindset exercise that will literally change how you show up in your business The Situation (aka what went wrong)In Q1, I wasn’t landing as many UGC deals from pitching. Which was weird… because pitching is usually a big part of how I land paid stays and brand deals.So I dug into the data and realized: 👉 My VA had been sending ~1,000 pitches 👉 But ONLY to hotels, tourism boards, and experiences 👉 Using a pitch meant for product-based brandsYeah… not ideal, so I am going to help you today with a 3 step mindset change to keep you positive and going in your UGC journey. Because real talk, being a content creator is not just about aesthetics and brand deals, it’s about resilience.The difference between people who “make it” and people who don’t? 👉 They don’t spiral over every setback.They adapt. They adjust. They move.🎧 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, screenshot it, and tag me—let’s normalize the real side of building a UGC business.See you next Monday 💋This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media.Follow: @yourgirlmediaFind us: www.yourgirlmedia.com START HERE: For beginners looking for a clear roadmap to making your first $1,000+ with UGC. Learn all the fundamentals, build your portfolio, create great pitches, and land your first UGC deals. Join the 3-Month UGC Accelerator Course.SCALE HERE: For the intermediate to expert creators ready to start hitting consistent 4-figure months, without the burnout. Sign Up For UGC Basecamp—podcast listeners get 25% off for life (Code 'SAVE25').Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coachFREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library

🏔 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-page Today we’re getting real about what actually went down in Q1 of my UGC journey—and the mindset shift that kept me from spiraling. If you’re trying to land paid brand deals, become a UGC creator, or build a content creator business that lets you travel for free—...

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