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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What’s still stopping you from filming your first UGC video?

Host Nate Flake sits down with Cristina Yanez, a former home shopping TV host who traded midnight live shows for UGC. If you’ve been listening for months and still haven’t recorded a sample video, this episode is your nudge.

You’ll hear which live selling skills carry over to UGC, which ones you’ll have to learn the hard way, and how to write a pitch that stands out in a crowded inbox. Maybe you freeze up on camera, or you’re worn out from a job that eats your nights and weekends.

Chapters:
00:05:06 – The Surprising Truth About Selling on Live TV
00:07:00 – Why Eight Years on TV Became Too Much
00:10:24 – The Unexpected Encounter That Changed Everything
00:12:22 – How She Quit Her Career Just Weeks After Discovering UGC
00:14:44 – The UGC Skills That Didn't Come Naturally
00:16:12 – The Pitch That Made Brands Pay Attention
00:18:55 – The Secret to Making UGC Videos More Engaging
00:20:34 – What Most Creators Get Wrong About Camera Confidence
00:23:37 – The Simple Mistake That Makes UGC Look Amateur
00:26:00 – What Life Looked Like After Leaving Live TV
00:28:17 – Is the UGC Market Really Oversaturated?
00:34:30 – Why Live Selling Could Be Your Next Big Move
00:42:22 – Advice for Anyone Afraid to Start UGC

Stay until the end for the brand deal that looked perfect on paper until she found out what the product actually was. You’ll never skim a brand’s details again.

Press play and learn why Cristina believes it’s not too late for you to start, and pick up the on-camera habits it took her eight years of live TV to figure out.

Cristina's Portfolio: https://cristinalikestotalk.my.canva.site/

Cristina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinaontv/?hl=en

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Start Your UGC Business Today: UGC 101

If you love the strategies we break down on UGC 101, you need to be in the room with us live.
We’re hosting Creator Connect Dallas—the largest UGC event in the world - 2,000+ creators & 100+ brands together.
April 30 - May 2nd.
Stop figuring out UGC alone, join us, & Grab your tickets: https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com/
Get $50 off your ticket w/ code UGC101PODCAST - (limited time)

Join the FREE UGC MASTERCLASS: RSVP

FREE Call: Discover how to start UGC and land brand deals (even with 0 experience): Book a Call Now

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🛠️ CREATOR TOOLS

PERSONAL BRANDING CHEAT CODE: $25 off PoppyAI - the tool I personally use to come up with content ideas: https://start.getpoppy.ai/nate-H0Ihl

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If your kids could help you land more brand deals, would you let them on camera, or is that a line you’re scared to cross?

Host Nate Flake, a girl dad who just walked his own 13-year-old through her first script read, brings on family UGC creator Jessica Holland to settle the question he hears more than almost any other.

If you’re a parent on the fence about UGC, this episode gives you a real answer instead of a guilt trip, covering how to get your kids on board, how to pay them, and how to handle the people who judge you for it.

Jessica found UGC through a reel from a creator who, like her, was in recovery, and with more than two years sober, she skipped the cheap courses and went straight into a mentorship program.

If your kids groan every time you set up the tripod, or your stiff script reads never turn into repeat work, you’ll hear exactly how Jessica got unstuck on both while filming with four daughters and a husband who jumps on camera too.

Chapters
00:01:34 - From network marketing to UGC
00:03:08 - Getting sober and finding UGC
00:07:29 - The hardest part of starting: where to pitch
00:10:18 - Her first big family deal and the time it gave back
00:12:30 - Did her kids say yes? Getting their buy-in
00:14:46 - Filming faster so kids aren’t stuck for hours
00:16:55 - How Nate and Jessica pay their kids
00:23:00 - Family deals, solo deals, and how her niche found her
00:26:37 - Showing up as yourself on camera
00:31:32 - Giving brands extra footage the right way
00:36:39 - Handling judgment for putting your kids in ads
00:39:09 - The skills kids learn from filming
00:42:22 - Privacy fears and what’s actually risky
00:45:08 - Jessica’s coolest product and toughest client

Stay until the end, because Jessica shares the small habit that keeps brands coming back to her and the simple coaching trick that changed how her girls show up, both on camera and off.

Press play and learn how to bring your kids into your UGC business before your next brand asks if your family can be in the video.

Jessica’s Portfolio: https://jessicaholland.my.canva.site/jholland
Jessica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaholland_creates/

If you love the strategies we break down on UGC 101, you need to be in the room with us live.
We’re hosting Creator Connect Dallas—the largest UGC event in the world—bringing 2,000+ creators and 100+ brands together under one roof.
April 30 - May 2nd.
Stop figuring this out alone and come build your business in person.

Grab your tickets here: https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com/
Get $50 off your ticket price with the code UGC101PODCAST
(Note: VIP & Elite passes are strictly limited!)

FREE Call: Discover how to start UGC and land brand deals (even with 0 experience): Book a Call Now

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/nateflakecreates
• UGC brand deals: https://www.nateflakecreates.com

🛠️ CREATOR TOOLS

PERSONAL BRANDING CHEAT CODE: $25 off PoppyAI - the tool I personally use to come up with content ideas: https://start.getpoppy.ai/nate-H0Ihl

UGC PITCHING TOOL - Bento: https://app.onbento.com/?acode=nate (Use code: NATE)

⚖️ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: If you sign up or purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you (and usually gets you a deal).