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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