What would you do if your job suddenly had you leaving before your kids woke up and getting home after they fell asleep?

Host Nate Flake catches up with his friend Isaac Elguera on day two of going full-time with UGC to find out exactly how he made the jump.

You're busy, but Isaac was gone from home at least 12 hours a day, and he and his wife still carved out time to pitch brands. Learn the hidden pockets of time they used, then learn how to build samples before anyone pays you, pitch brands directly instead of waiting on a platform, and hand brands the video they actually asked for.

If you've been "almost ready" to post for weeks, Isaac knows people in his DMs who are still stuck there a month later. He and Nate break down why chasing perfection can stop you from getting paid just as fast as fear can.

Chapters
00:02:30 - The bombshell his boss dropped before paternity leave
00:06:30 - The deal they made with themselves before starting
00:13:17 - What he filmed when no brand was paying him yet
00:15:56 - The John Mayer line that changed how he creates
00:24:25 - Why they skipped the platforms on purpose
00:26:56 - The local client hiding in his own backyard
00:28:49 - How one long day won over a bigger baby brand
00:31:21 - The video he wanted versus the one they needed
00:33:36 - The only real way to fail at UGC
00:39:44 - The late night drive that changed their plan

Footage looking off, drifting out of frame, or sounding weird? Isaac trained total beginners to film, and he shows you how to make great content with just an iPhone and a tripod. He breaks down exactly what he borrows from top creators. Then Nate shares one framing note from an editor he admires that will have you checking your own setup immediately.

Stay until the end, because Isaac reveals the one day that proved he and his wife were onto something real. He also tells the story of a late-night decision most of us would talk ourselves out of. Every week you wait is another week someone else gets the brand deal.

Press play and learn how Isaac built his way out while working 12-hour days, so you can stop waiting for the perfect time to start.

Connect with Isaac https://www.instagram.com/the.isaacelguera/
Isaac's Portfolio: https://www.isaacelguera.com/

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