What if you could go from losing your job to replacing your income with UGC in under 30 days?

Nate sits down with Jake Winters, a creator who went from zero UGC experience to booking consistent gigs in his first month. Jake lost his real estate job in January, binged Nate's course in 24 hours, made a scrappy 4-video portfolio in one day, and landed his first $300 deal within a week.

No prior video experience. No following. Just action. What makes Jake's story even better? He's a master negotiator who's not afraid to play hardball with brands even as a total beginner.

Chapters:
04:30 - The First Real Doubt About UGC
06:10 - Losing a Job and Needing Cash Fast
07:29 - Why Being New Was an Advantage
08:16 - Building a Portfolio in One Afternoon
09:50 - Making Money With an “Ugly” Portfolio
12:25 - The Real Reason Creators Get Stuck
17:14 - Why UGC Is a Pure Numbers Game
19:37 - How Jake Learned to Negotiate Hard
23:12 - Discovering Creators Charging $1,000+
31:00 - When to Walk Away From Low Budgets
40:03 - How TikTok Live Changed Everything

If you've ever felt stuck because your portfolio isn't perfect, or you're too nervous to charge what you're worth, Jake’s story will shift how you think. Jake breaks down how he built confidence on camera fast, why TikTok Live became a secret weapon for landing deals, and how he consistently negotiates rates 2-3x higher than what brands initially offer.

Nate picks Jake's brain on how to walk away from low-ball offers, fake it till you make it, and treat UGC like a real business from day one.

By the end, you'll understand that success in UGC doesn’t require perfection, but being bold, consistent, and willing to stand up for yourself. Jake proves that if you're willing to take messy action and negotiate like you mean it, you can turn UGC into real income faster than you think.

Listen and learn how to make it work no matter where you're starting from.

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What if you could turn content creation into something you and your partner build together?

Ray and Haley Cordova went from brainstorming side hustles to booking 18 UGC gigs in a single week, and they did it all in their first three months as creators.

Nate Flake sits down with this power couple to talk through their rapid ascension: how they found UGC, why they decided to do it together, and what it's really like to work alongside your spouse.

Ray's 55, Haley's 44, and they're proof that age, follower count, and fancy equipment don't determine success in this space. What matters is showing up, spreading yourself across platforms, and treating UGC like the real business it is.

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Chapters:
04:20 - Discovering UGC as a Couple and Deciding to Go All In
07:15 - Using Age, Life Experience, and Identity as a Market Advantage
10:00 - Getting Comfortable on Camera Without Acting Skills
14:30 - Why Having a Second Person Speeds Up Production
18:45 - Organization Systems That Prevent Creator Burnout
23:20 - Why Posting Is About Being Found, Not Gaining Followers
29:10 - Staying Visible So Brands Keep Finding You
34:40 - Landing a World Series UGC Deal From a Simple Inbound
40:00 - Turning One Brand Deal Into a Long-Term Relationship
43:10 - Getting Paid to Travel and Shoot In Person
47:15 - Raising Rates Once Demand Increases
49:20 - Why UGC Is a Long-Term Lifestyle, Not a Side Hustle

Ray brings the on-camera energy while Haley handles the editing and admin, and together they've landed everything from Fiverr gigs to a once-in-a-lifetime shoot at the World Series. They break down which platforms actually work, how to get comfortable on camera, and what to do when brands lowball you.

Plus, they share the systems that help them avoid burnout when gigs start flooding in.

You’ll hear the exact steps Ray and Haley took to go from zero to fully booked faster than most creators think is possible. And why building this business as a team gave them something money can't buy: time together and control over their lives.

Listen and learn how to make UGC work, whether you're flying solo or bringing your partner along for the ride.

Connect with Ray

Connect with Haley

Download FREE GUIDE: 10 Steps to Becoming a UGC Creator from Scratch

Join UGC Creator Connect — March 14, Park City UT → https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com

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Nate’s UGC Fiverr Pro Course + Community — use code PODCAST for 15% off: . https://stan.store/nateflakeugc/p/master-ugc-on-fiverr

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Wonder how creators actually scale from $5 gigs to five-figure months and what it really takes to get there?

Nate sits down with Arbel Kimmick, the voice behind Freelance Big Sis and the UGC Fiverr Academy that's helped creators land brand deals.

Arbel's been in the trenches since 2013, working on everything from web design to voiceovers before discovering UGC in 2022. She walks us through her entire journey; the wins, the pivots, and the lessons she learned by doing it messy first.

Get a $100 discount on Arbel's UGC course and community using the code UGC101 - Join Here: UGC Fiverr Academy

Chapters:
00:07:57 – Losing Every Client After Moving States
00:09:08 – Twenty Voiceover Orders Overnight
00:10:09 – Both Fiverr Accounts Shutdown
00:16:34 – Burnout From $5 Pricing
00:21:00 – The Price Change That Destroyed Her Gig
00:23:17 – Trying UGC for the First Time
00:25:36 – First Five-Figure Month
00:27:17 – First Viral TikTok
00:31:15 – Launching Her First Guide and Course
00:33:54 – Turning Social Media Into Multiple Income Streams
00:41:19 – The Reason Fiverr Gigs Get Deranked

If you're building your Fiverr gig or wondering how to actually grow beyond your first few orders, this one's packed with practical advice. Arbel breaks down the three things that make or break a Fiverr gig, why editing at the wrong time can tank your impressions, and how to price yourself without scaring off clients.

Arbel and Nate also dig into why diversifying your income streams matters, not just for money, but for momentum. It's a real honest conversation about the stuff that trips up most creators before they figure it out.

By the end, you'll walk away with a clear plan for setting up multiple gigs, strategies for scaling without burning out, and the confidence to know that even when things slow down, you're building something that lasts.

Arbel's story proves that consistency beats perfection every time, and that your next breakthrough might be one small tweak away.

Listen now to discover the tactics behind $2 million in brand deals across Arbel's creator community

Get a $100 discount on Arbel's UGC course and community using the code UGC101 - Join Here: UGC Fiverr Academy

Download FREE GUIDE: 10 Steps to Becoming a UGC Creator from Scratch

Join UGC Creator Connect — March 14, Park City UT → https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com

MORE FROM NATE FLAKE

Nate’s UGC Fiverr Pro Course + Community — use code PODCAST for 15% off: . https://stan.store/nateflakeugc/p/master-ugc-on-fiverr

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Instagram: @nateflakecreates
YouTube: UGC 101 Podcast

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For guest pitches, partnerships, or sponsorship inquiries.
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