UGC Podcast: How to Make Money as a Content Creator

How to Find Brand Deals Without Waiting to Be Discovered (The Complete Platform Guide)

Stop waiting for brands to find you. Here's exactly where to look instead. In this episode, Tami & Becca walks you through every major platform built to connect UGC creators with brands. Plus how to find opportunities organically on Instagram and Twitter without cold pitching. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ Why waiting to be "discovered" is not a strategy ✓ Fiverr — how to use it as your first storefront ✓ Insense — where bigger, established brands come to find creators ✓ JoinBrands — the best platform for building real portfolio work ✓ Billo — one of the most established UGC platforms with consistent opportunities ✓ Cohley — the platform for creators ready to work at enterprise scale ✓ Wovoo — the all-in-one tool that centralizes your brand deal workflow ✓ How to find brand deals organically on Instagram (the brands already looking for UGC) ✓ Twitter — the underrated goldmine for brand discovery and relationships ✓ A simple framework for knowing exactly where to start based on your stage ✓ Why doing fewer platforms well beats spreading yourself thin This is the complete map. Brands are sitting on platforms right now with budgets waiting for the right creator to show up. That creator could be you. 💡 **KEY TAKEAWAY:** "Discovery is luck. Showing up in the right places with the right profile.. that's strategy." 🎥 **Free Resources:** ✨  ⁠Grab the FREE Starter Guide⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/intro-ugc-freebie] → Everything you need to land your first paid deal 💻  ⁠Fiverr Course⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/Fiverr-Course] → Set up your Fiverr the right way and start getting inbound brand deals 🔥 UGC Business Blueprint⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/business_blueprint] → Complete strategy, systems, and support 🎧 **Follow Us:** Instagram: @thecontentcreationacademy [ ⁠https://instagram.com/thecontentcreationacademy⁠] Website: thecontentcreationacademy.com [thecontentcreationacademy.com]

How to Negotiate with Brands & Charge What You're Worth (Real Scripts You Can Use)

Most creators undercharge.. not because they don't know their worth, but because they're scared to ask for it. In this episode, Becca and Tami give you the exact psychology behind undercharging, the real scripts for negotiating with brands, and when to walk away. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: ✓ Why undercharging is a mindset problem, not a math problem ✓ The 5 key variables that determine your rate (and how to calculate them) ✓ Real script: countering a lowball offer from a brand ✓ Real script: when a brand says "that's above our budget" ✓ How to raise your rates without losing the deal ✓ Usage rights explained — the hidden money most creators miss ✓ What to charge for usage rights (full breakdown) ✓ How to include usage rights in your initial quote (so it's not a surprise) ✓ The 5 red flags that mean you should walk away ✓ How to decline professionally without burning bridges ✓ Why protecting your rate is an identity decision, not just financial This episode is for anyone who's ever accepted less because they were afraid to ask for more. 💡 **KEY TAKEAWAY:** "Confidence in your rates is a skill and like every skill, you build it by practicing it." 🎥 Tools Mentioned: 💻 DupayMe [https://dupayme.com] → Invoice collection, contract creator, contract check report. Everything you need to protect your creator income 🎥 **Free Resources:** ✨ FREE UGC Starter Guide⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/intro-ugc-freebie] → Everything you need to land your first paid deal 💻 Fiverr Course⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/Fiverr-Course]  → Set up your Fiverr the right way and start getting inbound brand deals 🔥 UGC Business Blueprint⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/business_blueprint] → Brand Deal Foundations module (full negotiation training) 🎧 **Follow Us:** Instagram: @thecontentcreationacademy ⁠https://instagram.com/thecontentcreationacademy⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thecontentcreationacademy?igsh=MnFzamwxM3czdTk%3D&utm_source=qr] Website: thecontentcreationacademy.com [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/]

From $0 to $10K+ Months: The Real UGC Income Progression (Real Numbers & Timeline)

You want to know: Is it actually possible to make real money with UGC? The honest answer is yes. And in this episode, we break down the REAL timeline and REAL numbers. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ What you can realistically make in months 1-3 (the foundation phase) ✓ When the momentum shifts (months 4-6) and why repeat clients matter ✓ The plateau that most creators hit (months 7-12) and how to scale through it ✓ What changes in Year 2 (the breakthrough year) ✓ How much you can make at each income level (real numbers, not hype) ✓ The mindset shift that happens at every stage ✓ Why consistency matters more than viral moments ✓ Tami's actual journey: from DoorDashing to $20K months ✓ What "breaking the plateau" actually looks like ✓ How income diversification keeps you stable This isn't a get-rich-quick story. It's the real story, the timeline, the numbers, the truth. 💡 **KEY TAKEAWAY:** "The income follows the effort. But not on your timeline, on the timeline of compound results." 🎥 Tools We Recommend: ⁠🛍️ Our Favorite Amazon Creator Essentials⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/tamieatonfitness/list/1HMROPK2YCUWH?linkCode=spc&tag=tamieaton-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.1HMROPK2YCUWH&ccs_id=990df24b-875c-41ee-b149-0ad9647069df] 📲 Teleprompter App (Paid – What We Use) ⁠Teleprompter.com App Recommendation⁠ [https://www.teleprompter.com/] 📲 Teleprompter App (Free Version) ⁠Teleprompter Pro App Recommendation⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teleprompter-pro/id941070561] Start Here: ✨ ✨ FREE UGC Starter Guide → Everything you need to land your first paid deal ⁠Grab the FREE Starter Guide⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/intro-ugc-freebie] 💻 ⁠Fiverr Course⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/Fiverr-Course] → Set up your Fiverr the right way and start getting inbound brand deals We walk you through categories, keywords, pricing, and how to build a gig that actually converts. 🔥 UGC Business Blueprint → Complete roadmap from zero to consistent income ⁠Join the UGC Business Blueprint⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/business_blueprint] 🎥 See real UGC examples + brand deals daily: Follow us on Instagram → ⁠https://instagram.com/thecontentcreationacademy⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thecontentcreationacademy?igsh=MnFzamwxM3czdTk%3D&utm_source=qr]

How to Price Yourself as a UGC Creator: What to Charge Your First Year + When to Raise Rates

Pricing is the #1 question we get and most creators are leaving thousands on the table. In this episode, Tami and Becca break down exactly how much to charge, when to raise your rates, and how usage rights can double your income. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ Where to start with your first rate (hint: it's more than you think) ✓ How Fiverr seller levels change your pricing ✓ The pricing strategy that gets you from $150 to $500+ per video ✓ Usage rights explained — the hidden money most creators miss ✓ How to build a rate card that looks professional ✓ When and how to raise your rates without losing clients ✓ Real numbers: what Tami charged year 1 vs. year 2 ✓ How to negotiate without lowering your price ✓ Why pricing is confidence (and how to get there) This is the conversation that changes how you think about your worth. 💡 **KEY TAKEAWAY:** "Pricing isn't just about money. It's about signaling confidence, professionalism, and value." The ChatGPT - ⁠UGC Buddy Link⁠ [https://chatgpt.com/g/g-3FBdkwCgr-ugc-buddy] The App that lets you film Horizontal & Vertical - ⁠DaulShot Recorder⁠ [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dualshot-recorder/id6761159805] 🎥 **Free Resources:** ⁠✨ FREE UGC Starter Guide⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/intro-ugc-freebie] → Everything you need to land your first paid deal 💻 ⁠Fiverr Course⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/Fiverr-Course] → Set up your Fiverr the right way and start getting inbound brand deals ⁠🔥 UGC Business Blueprint ⁠ [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/business_blueprint]→ Complete roadmap from zero to consistent income 🎧 **Follow Us:** Instagram: @thecontentcreationacademy Website: ⁠thecontentcreationacademy.com [thecontentcreationacademy.com]

How to Build a Fiverr Gig That Actually Gets You Paid (Complete Step-by-Step Walkthrough)

You can have great content skills. But if your Fiverr gig isn't set up right, brands won't find you. In this episode, Tami and Becca walk you through EXACTLY how to build a Fiverr gig that converts and gets you paid as a UGC creator. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ Why Fiverr is the #1 platform for beginners (payment protection, reviews, algorithm) ✓ Your gig title - the #1 mistake beginners make (and how to fix it) ✓ How to structure your packages so brands actually buy ✓ The pricing strategy that builds momentum (not underselling yourself) ✓ Your gig video & gallery — what brands actually look for in 3 seconds ✓ Gig requirements that save you time and protect your reviews ✓ The 6 biggest Fiverr mistakes beginners make (and how to avoid them) ✓ Why you don't need followers to land your first deal on Fiverr This is the complete walkthrough - from gig title to first delivery. If you're ready to start making money on Fiverr, this episode has everything you need. 💡 **KEY TAKEAWAY:** "Clear gig title, smart packages, a real gig video, good requirements, fast communication. That's the formula." The ChatGPT - UGC Buddy Link [https://chatgpt.com/g/g-3FBdkwCgr-ugc-buddy] The App that lets you film Horizontal & Vertical - DaulShot Recorder [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dualshot-recorder/id6761159805] 🎥 **Free Resources:** ✨ FREE UGC Starter Guide [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/intro-ugc-freebie] → Everything you need to land your first paid deal 💻 Fiverr Course [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/Fiverr-Course] → Set up your Fiverr the right way and start getting inbound brand deals 🔥 UGC Business Blueprint [https://www.thecontentcreationacademy.com/business_blueprint]→ Complete roadmap from zero to consistent income 🎧 **Follow Us:** Instagram: @thecontentcreationacademy Website: thecontentcreationacademy.com [thecontentcreationacademy.com]