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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