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Today we’re getting real about what’s actually working right now when it comes to cold pitching, landing brand deals, and monetization as a content creator.

I’m recording this from my hotel room in Edinburgh and while I’ve been out here living my best life… my business has still been WORKING. Like, thousands of dollars in inbound UGC deals just casually landing in my inbox.

So let’s talk about it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The exact breakdown of how I get paid: inbounds, outbound, and repeat clients
• How to build a personal brand as a content creator (without becoming an influencer)
• Simple ways to get inbound UGC deals while you’re literally off living your life
• How to use social media to find UGC opportunities daily
• The best keywords + strategies to train your algorithm to show you paid creator jobs
• Why you should still apply to opportunities—even when there’s tons of competition
• The truth about UGC monetization and why there’s no “one right way” to do this
• How to approach cold emailing brands (templates vs personalized pitches)
• My current system for consistent outreach using Bento + VA support
• What I would do if I were starting over as a UGC creator in 2026
• How to create a sustainable strategy to consistently land brand deal

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Need help figuring out what to post as a content creator?

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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—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 brands

Yeah… 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 💋

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In today’s episode, I’m breaking down my full Q1 income as a content creator—every deal, every brand, where it came from, and how much I charged. And the best part? I did this working part-time hours.

We’re talking UGC, brand deals, paid stays, inbound leads, and how this all adds up to a $10K+ quarter… without grinding 24/7.

Let’s get into it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How I made $10,420 in Q1 as a UGC content creator
• The exact breakdown of brand deals, deliverables, and pricing
• Where my deals came from (inbounds, returning clients, pitching)
• How I structure ad usage + monetization in my contracts
• Why I don’t do UGC full-time—and how I still make great money
• The role of paid stays + gifted experiences in your income
• My average hourly rate (this might surprise you 👀)

Let’s Talk Numbers (Because I Know You Want Them):

• January: $2,870 (+ a gifted resort stay)
• February: $3,175
• March: $4,375
• Total Q1 Income: $10,420
• Avg. Hourly Rate: ~$110/hour

Working ~8 hours/week.

🎙️ 👉 Want real travel creator strategies (not viral fluff)? Check out the Travel Creator Podcast with Laura Haley.

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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-masterclas

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If you’ve ever wondered how the hell creators actually make money without having 100K followers and are able to do this full time? This episode is your cheat code.

Today is a episode swap with Laura Haley from the Travel Creator Podcast to talk about monetization as a content creator — UGC, affiliate, influencer partnerships, group trips, digital products… all of it.

And she’s here to tell you exactly what works right now — especially if you’re a travel creator trying to make this your full-time thing.

We dive into:

• The REAL ways content creators make money

Maddy breaks down every single path she’s used over the years:

• UGC (user-generated content)
• Micro-influencer partnerships
• Affiliate marketing
• Hosting group trips
• Digital products + coaching

If you’ve been thinking you need a massive audience to monetize — this episode will change your mind.

• Why UGC is the BEST place to start (especially for travel creators)
• Growing into bigger monetization as content creators
• Are group trips worth it for travel creators?
• Why Digital products are the most underrated monetization tool

Connect with Laura:

• Travel Creator Podcast
• Follow her @travelcontentwriting
• Check our her membership: Travel Content Business Plan to get one step closer to quitting your job to become a full time content creator

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Want a super simple way to increase your income as a UGC creator and land bigger brand deals?

In this quick tip episode, I share a powerful strategy for creators who are already booking work and want to scale their UGC business, make more per client, and move toward becoming a full time creator.

If your goal is to land paid brand deals, get paid to travel, and grow your creator income, this one small change can make a big difference.


Here is my UGC Rate Card & Package Generator, which helps creators: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/offers/jdzGVFRe/checkout

• Set their base rates
• Price add-ons and usage
• Build brand packages
• Feel confident pitching brands

If you want help structuring your rates and landing higher paying UGC brand deals, grab the generator here is the UGC Rate Card and Package Generator

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Join UGC Basecamp as a founding member (discount code in episode!!)

Ever see a creator say they made $3K–$5K in a month with UGC and immediately think… what am I doing wrong?

If you’re trying to grow as a UGC creator, land consistent brand deals, or build a sustainable content creation business (especially in Travel UGC), this episode is your reminder that there is no magic hack — but there are three things that will change everything.

In This Episode

I break down the 3 C’s that help UGC creators scale their business:

1. Confidence
Stop chasing the “one hack” for success. The real key is building the mindset of a $5K+ per month UGC creator and trusting your own strategy.

2. Consistency
UGC is a business. That means showing up to pitch brands, film content, and work on your content creation even when motivation is low.

3. Community
Trying to grow a UGC business alone is hard. Having other creators for accountability, feedback, and support can make the difference between staying stuck and scaling.

✨ Sign Up For UGC Basecamp – My new membership designed to help creators grow through confidence, consistency, and community.

Inside you’ll get:

• Weekly pitching hours
• Group coaching calls
• Accountability partners
• Content review sessions
• Creator community + in-person meetups

Special Launch Offer

You can join UGC Basecamp as a founding member and get 40% off for life.

Use code: SAVE40
Offer ends March 31, 2026.

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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-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library

Want to get paid to travel and lock in free Airbnb stays or free hotel stays by this summer without being an influencer? Today, I’m giving you the exact 5-step method I use as a content creator to travel for free. We are talking about the 5 steps to get a free vacation with UGC and content creation.

I’m walking you through the exact system I use to land free stays — and this is the same strategy my students use to secure gifted trips all over the world.

We’re covering:

• How to create hotel/Airbnb sample content (even if you’ve never done it before)
• How to choose which stays to pitch
• How to build a high-converting pitch deck (yes, I’m giving you the template)
• Where to find properties to contact
• What to say in your DM + email pitch
• How to structure your content offer so it’s a fair value exchange

Download my FREE Pitch Template and use it to land your next paid stay.

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30% off for LIFE — Join by March 31st: UGC Basecamp exists for the creator who knows she's capable of more but keeps getting in her own way — whether that's inconsistent pitching, undercharging, or just feeling totally alone in the process. It's the community that turns "I think I can do this" into "I can't believe this is my business now." Ready to start hitting consistent 4-figure months? Use code 'SAVE30' at checkout: https://app.heartbeat.chat/ugcmastermind/invitation?code=4AFJA2&promo_code=SAVE30

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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-masterclas

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Join the waitlist for Pando- a high-quality UGC marketplace designed for both brands and creators.

If you’re a UGC creator wondering whether this can actually turn into a real business… this one’s for you.

Six months ago, Goldie was capping at $2K months.
Last February? She made $1,350.
This February? She’s sitting at $9,890.

Same creator. Same niche.
Different systems. Different boundaries. Different mindset.

In today’s episode, I’m re-interviewing Goldie (go listen to Episode 17 first if you haven’t 👀) and we’re breaking down exactly how she scaled her UGC business, raised her rates, landed retainers, and built real stability as a full-time content creator.

What We Talk About

💸 From $50 Videos to $500 Minimums

Goldie shares:

• Starting at $50–$200 per video
• Raising her base rate to $500 minimum for organic usage
• How she structures pricing for ad usage & whitelisting
• Why negotiation strategy changed everything

Okay… here’s the fun part.

Goldie and I are building Pando — a high-quality UGC marketplace designed for both brands and creators.

What makes it different?

• Brands apply + are vetted
• Creators apply + are vetted
• No race-to-the-bottom pricing
• Minimum rates enforced
• Streamlined workflow inside the platform
• Built-in systems for ad usage tracking + metrics
• Passive discovery (brands find you — not constant applying)

It’s the platform we wish existed when we started our UGC businesses.

✨ Join the waitlist here below to be first in. Early creators will get perks.

Coming to UGC Creator Connect?

We’ll also be at UGC Creator Connect in Utah in March.

Grab your ticket (link here).

Connect With Goldie

Website: goldieinspired.co
Instagram:

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Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach

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-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library