UGC Expert: How I Turn Free Videos Into 12-Month Paid Contracts

Today, we are joined by Belle Grubb, an author, podcast host, and Salt Lake City-based content creator. After recently moving across the country, Belle intentionally embedded herself into her new city by rapidly collaborating with local brands and small businesses. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about what it looks like to start pitching and working with local businesses to secure brand partnerships and build genuine community.In this episode:Belle shares her exact methods for finding and pitching local businesses, which includes driving around to spot mom-and-pop shops, making in-person connections, having her husband call on the phone, or sending a short, sweet DM.You will learn how to build "relational equity" by vision casting and serving the business first, allowing you to snowball free initial videos into paid, month-long user-generated content (UGC) contracts.We break down the step-by-step process of fulfilling a local partnership, including why Belle avoids using a media kit in her initial pitch and how she streamlines her workflow using the Edits app.Free Companion Workbook Download the companion workbook based on this interview to plan out your first local business pitch: https://joandlyndon.kit.com/05e6c232ebConnect with BelleFollow Belle on social media: @bellgrubListen to her podcast: @madetodwellpodcastConnect with UsWebsite: joandlyndon.comInstagram: @joandlyndon, @thesustainablecreatorFeature Us on Your Show! Interview us on your podcast: We speak on pivoting as a creative entrepreneur, working with a partner, and building communities - shoot us a DM on IG we'd love to chat!