UGC Podcast: How to Make Money as a Content Creator

You've been cold pitching for months. Your inbox is full of rejections. You're wondering if you're doing it wrong. Maybe the problem isn't you.. maybe the strategy is broken. In this episode, Tami and Becca are talking about the cold pitching struggle that nobody warns you about: contradictory advice, exhausting outreach, and the math that doesn't add up. Then they're break...

You want to start UGC but you're stuck. "What do I actually film? How many videos do I need? What if they're not perfect?" Stop. You don't need 50 videos. You need five specific formats that work across ANY product. And you can film them this week. In this episode, Tami and Becca break down the exact five videos that give you a real, working portfolio — whether you're sta...

If you've ever had a brand experience go sideways, you're not alone. In this episode, Tami and Becca are reading real Reddit posts from UGC creators sharing their worst brand moments.. The ghosting, the sketchy contracts, the last-minute revisions, the "your curls aren't good enough" rejections. Then they're sharing their own horror stories and what they learned. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: ✓ Real Reddit po...

If you've been waiting for permission to do this your own way.. this is it. Tami and Becca are getting real about the advice they wish they'd gotten when they started. Not controversial takes, just honest truth from creators who've actually built this business. What actually matters. What's a waste of your time and money. And most importantly — you don't have to do it the way e...

The fear is real. But the story everyone is telling about AI replacing creators? That's not what's actually happening. In this episode, Tami & Becca breaks down what AI genuinely does well for creators, what it absolutely cannot do, and why even AI companies are actively hiring real human creators. Plus, the 3-step action plan for making sure your creator business is future-proof. WHAT...

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 yo...

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 rat...

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 thro...

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 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...

You can have the perfect portfolio. You can charge the right rates. You can know exactly what to do. But if you're still thinking like an employee, you'll never build a real business. In this episode, Tami and Becca share the exact mindset shift that changed everything for them and how to make that shift yourself. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: ✓ Why most UGC creators plateau (and it's not abou...

Not sure what niche to pick for UGC? You're not alone, this is the #1 question we get. In this episode, we break down the honest truth: you don't need to have your niche figured out before you start. You'll learn: * Whether you actually need a niche to begin (spoiler: not on day one) * The 8 hottest UGC niches right now and which ones pay the most * Our 4-question framework to find YOU...

If you've been putting off starting UGC because you “don’t have anything to show brands yet”… this episode is your step-by-step plan. In this episode, we break down exactly how to build a UGC portfolio from scratch, even if you’ve never worked with a brand before. You’ll learn: Why your portfolio is the #1 thing that gets you paid What videos you actually need (and how many) How to film conten...

How much can you really make with UGC? In this episode, we’re breaking down the real progression of UGC income, from beginner rates to consistent $5K, $10K, and even $20K months and why most people either underestimate it or expect it way too fast. If you’ve been feeling confused about UGC pricing, comparing yourself to other creators, or wondering why your first deals feel underpaid, this episode...

If you've been pitching brands and hearing nothing back… or worse, you haven't started pitching at all.. this episode is exactly what you need. We're breaking down how to land your first UGC brand deal in 2026, even if you have zero followers, no portfolio, and no idea where to start. Because here's the truth, most people don't miss out on UGC deals because the opportunity isn't there. They miss o...

If you’ve been thinking about starting UGC but feel overwhelmed or stuck… this episode breaks it down simply. In this episode, we’re walking through exactly how to start UGC in 2026 — step by step — even if you have zero experience, no portfolio, and no following. Because the truth is… most people don’t fail at UGC. They just never actually start. We’re covering: What UGC actually is (and what it’...

In this episode, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a recent UGC (user-generated content) Creator Conference, where Tami was invited as a guest speaker, and breaking down what we learned from some of the most successful content creators in the industry. We also share more about us, how we met (starting all the way back in high school softball 🥎), and what we’re currently building together...

She went from DoorDashing… to $20K months creating content. In this episode of the Content Creation Academy Podcast, Tami shares her journey from financial struggle to building a successful career as a UGC (user generated content) creator. Before discovering UGC, Tami and her husband were living in her in-laws’ basement while trying to figure out their next steps financially. She worked multiple o...