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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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This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media.

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