Today I’m breaking down the must-know UGC lingo that’ll make you sound like a pro in your brand deals — and help you get paid like one too.

Whether you're just starting your UGC journey or looking to level up your conversations with brands, understanding the language of the industry is a total game changer.

From “organic UGC” vs. “ad-style videos” to conversion metrics and what the heck a content brief is — I’m walking you through it all. I’m also giving you real tips on when to ask brands for data, how to track your performance, and how these insights can help you raise your rates and stand out in a saturated market.

In this episode, we cover:
✨ What UGC actually is (and how it’s not the same as being an influencer)
📲 The difference between organic and ad-style content
🎯 Key performance metrics like ROAS, hook score, click-through rate, and more
🎬 Must-know video structure terms: hooks, CTAs, B-roll, and raw footage
💼 How to sound like a confident, pro-level content creator in brand convos
🧠 When and how to ask brands for data to build your portfolio

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...

Meet Ruchel – a college student, working mom, and UGC creator who’s building her dream portfolio between diaper changes and homework deadlines. If you’ve ever thought “I’m too busy for this,” this episode is going to change your mind.

Ruchel, who has only been in the UGC world for just two months and is already landing paid brand deals — all while juggling mom life, school, and a full schedule. Today we get real about what it actually takes to start creating UGC content and break the myth that you need an aesthetic home to succeed.

What You’ll Learn:

• What UGC actually is (and how it's different from being an influencer)
• How Ruchel landed two brand deals within weeks of starting
• Why your messy house, noisy kids, or non-aesthetic setup won’t hold you back
• The real talk on slow growth, comparison traps, and building long-term success
• Ruchel’s productivity hacks for busy moms and her goal to one day coach others like her

Connect with Ruchel:
📲 Instagram & TikTok: @ugc_after_naptime
She’s proof that you don’t need thousands of followers to make money with UGC.

Key topics: UGC, UGC tips, side hustles for busy moms, how to start UGC, beginner UGC success story, paid to travel UGC, make money with UGC as a mom

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...

Are you wondering how creators actually land brand deals? If so, this episode is your cheat code. 

I’m breaking down the 3 best (and shockingly simple) ways to find UGC jobs—even if you’re just getting started. Whether you're pitching UGC for the first time or looking to get off the content-creation hamster wheel, this one's for you.

What You’ll Learn:
📌 The top UGC job platforms that are beginner-friendly and easy to use
📌 How to attract inbound brand deals without constantly cold-pitching
📌 My exact process for pitching UGC via email and Instagram DMs
📌 Why social media SEO is your secret weapon as a UGC content creator
📌 How to navigate negotiation and avoid low-paying gigs

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...

So many beginner UGC creators are messing this up... and frankly it’s costing them paid deals. 

In today's episode, we're tackling the #1 reason your content isn’t converting: your HOOK. If you want your videos to grab attention, build trust, and drive sales, this episode is your new playbook.

🎧 What You’ll Learn Today:

• 🔥 What exactly a hook is and why it’s the most important part of your UGC video.
• 🧠 How to speak to your target audience’s pain points and desires in the first 3 seconds.
• 💬 Steal my ChatGPT script for writing killer hooks and I use real-life hook examples that actually convert.
• 🛠️ How to create scroll-stopping curiosity gaps that keep viewers watching.
• ✨ The emotional psychology behind hooks that land repeat brand deals.

📣 Challenge for You:

I'm dropping a mini challenge to help you take action today:

1. Pick a product you’re filming or want to film.
2. Ask: Who am I speaking to? What problem does this solve?
3. Then, use those answers to craft 3 punchy, curiosity-packed hook ideas.

If this episode lit a fire in you and you’re ready to make UGC your full-time thing, check out our UGC Accelerator.

 You’ll get:

• ✅ 30+ in-depth trainings
• ✅ Live coaching & Q&As 
• ✅ Personalized feedback on your videos
• ✅ A community that actually gets it
• ✅ And a guarantee: make your money back in 30 days or Maddy personally helps you until you do.

👉 Click here to learn more and join the UGC Accelerator

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...

If you’ve got a phone and a favorite product, you're already halfway to your first $500. In this episode, I'm breaking down how anyone (yes, even you) can start creating UGC content and land paying gigs this month.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The real, no-BS definition of UGC (User Generated Content) and why brands love it
• Why you don’t need fancy gear or a huge following to make money online
• How to film your first UGC video using stuff you already own
• The best UGC platforms to find paid opportunities (spoiler: there are tons)
• How to go from “just starting” to landing paid deals within weeks
• Realistic steps to hit your first $500 and scale from there

Resources & Links:

• 💼 UGC Job Platforms I Mentioned: Billo, Cohley, Popular Pays, Creator.co, and more

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...

Ever feel like the UGC industry is too saturated and there’s no room for you to succeed? Like every other content creator has already figured it out, and you're just late to the game? You're not alone—and you're not too late. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact mindset shift that took me from self-doubt to six-figure UGC creator. This simple but powerful belief changed my career—and it can change yours too. 

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The exact mindset shift that changed everything in my UGC journey
  
  
• Why you don’t need to rely on “luck” to become a successful content creator
  
  
• How to overcome the fear of a "saturated" UGC market
  
  
• Ways to train your brain to see opportunity instead of competition
  
  
• The importance of consistency, skill-building, and belief in yourself
  
  
• Real examples from my UGC students who’ve gone from $0 to thousands in just weeks

Today we dive into the power of mindset for any aspiring or growing UGC content creator. I share the internal battle with imposter syndrome, feeling like the UGC industry is too saturated, and the transformative belief that changed it all: “If they can do it, so can I.” Whether you're just starting or hitting a plateau, this episode is packed with motivational gold and practical tips to reframe your thinking and take your UGC career to the next level.

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...

Imagine waking up on a beach in Mexico, filming content for a $1,700 brand deal — and realizing that your travel expenses are covered. Sounds like a dream? It's not — it's the power of UGC (User Generated Content). 

In this episode, I’m spilling everything about how I built a six-figure UGC business that lets me get paid to travel the world — and how you can start today, even if you have zero followers. I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I got started with UGC and scaled to $5,000 months — all while living out of my Subaru and traveling across the U.S.

If you’ve been wondering how to get started with UGC, how to get paid to travel, and whether you need a big following to make money — the answer is no, and I’m sharing the exact steps I took.

You'll learn:

• How I quit my corporate job with no backup plan
• How I built a freelance lifestyle while living out of my car
• How a single TikTok video changed my life
• How I discovered UGC and landed my first $5k month
• What it really takes to go full-time as a UGC creator
• How you can skip the $5,000 "big name" courses and learn UGC affordably

If you’re serious about creating a life of freedom, flexibility, and travel — this episode is for you.

⏳ Chapter Marks:

• [00:00] Introduction & Hook: The six-figure year
• [01:00] My mission: Teaching you how to get paid to travel with UGC
• [02:00] My corporate burnout story: How the 9-to-5 pushed me to find a new path
• [05:00] Building my car for travel — with no outdoor experience
• [07:00] Viral TikTok and creating the "Outsiders Together" community
• [09:00] Discovering UGC: User Generated Content explained
• [10:30] Investing $5,000 in my UGC education (and if it was worth it)
• [12:00] How I landed my first $5k month with UGC (real numbers!)
• [14:00] What I wish I'd known: the UGC learning curve
• [15:00] Why I started teaching UGC — and how I built my affordable program
• [17:00] How UGC lets you work less and earn more while traveling
• [18:00] Final encouragement: If I can do it, you can too

🌎 Resources & Links:

• ✨ Learn UGC With Me: UGC Accelerator Program (risk-free, under $1,000!)
• 📲 Follow me on Instagram:

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...

Have you ever dreamed of getting paid to travel while creating simple content with just your phone? ( and you don't have to be a influencer with thousands of followers!) 

The world of UGC (User-Generated Content) creation is exploding, and everyday people—not just influencers—are cashing in. If you love traveling and want a flexible, location-independent income, this episode is for you. Learn how brands are paying UGC creators for authentic content and how you can start landing paid collaborations with hotels, tourism boards, and travel brands.

• Understand what UGC content creation is and how it's different from influencer marketing.
• Discover UGC tips on pitching brands, building a portfolio, and creating engaging travel content.
• Learn step-by-step how to turn UGC into a full-time travel content creator career.

Press play now to learn how you can start making money as a UGC creator and fund your dream travel lifestyle today! 🚀✈️

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...

COMING MAY 12th. Welcome to the side of the internet where we get paid to travel. In this podcast, I will teach you how to create UGC content so you can work part-time creating fun content and spend the majority of your days exploring the world, rather than sitting at a desk. All while making MORE money than we did at our soul-sucking 9-5. Does that sound like a dream? Well, it’s my reality and it can be yours too. 

I’m your host Maddy Garrett, your UGC Travel Bestie. I help everyday people just like you start their own UGC digital nomad business so that they can achieve this kind of life-changing freedom, too. I’ve taught over 2,000 students in my Masterclasses, Programs, and 1:1 Coaching, and I educate my audience of 40,000+ ambitious dreamers daily on social media. 

So tune in every week so you can quit your job and start getting paid to travel.

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free 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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...