If I had to start your UGC journey completely from scratch, here is what I would do to make my first $100.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the exact 14-day game plan I’d follow to make my first $100 in UGC, even with zero experience, zero portfolio, and zero connections.

Whether you dream of getting paid to travel, want to become a UGC creator, or you’re ready to finally start landing paid brand deals, this episode is your no-fluff roadmap.

✨ What We Cover in This Episode

In this quick but powerful episode, I walk you through the step-by-step system I’d follow if I was starting my entire UGC career over again:

• Why you should NOT start with building a huge portfolio or cold emailing brands
• The right way to study UGC ads
• How to access my 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library (linked below!)
• How to practice filming with products around your house
• The editing apps I recommend (CapCut or InShot) and how to get comfortable quickly
• Creating your first 2–3 strong example videos you’ll use to apply for paid campaigns

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• Fiverr
• Creator.co
• Upfluence
• Aspire
• JoinBrands
• Popular Pays
• (and more!)

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FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library