Brandon | UGC Creator

Take the time commitment up front to make a meaningful connection with your creators and I promise it will pay off for you in the long run.

Imagine if you didn't have to constantly your creators to make posts, or hunt for new one's everytime you land a campaign. And you had an army of 10-20 top notch creators, loyal to you, who all want to give their best and win together.

This thread is worth the read if you run a UGC Agency or a brand that uses UGC creators.

Want to get started in UGC but don't have a portfolio? Make some mock videos of products you already use around your house! Is it free work? Yes! But this is how you get started. Work for free now so you can earn the big bucks later.

It's pretty wild how many ways there are to make money these days. Just 3 weeks into doing UGC I already have $6k in monthly retainers

People don't realize how easy it is start making money with UGC: • Create a portfolio on Canva with mock videos • Apply to 10 jobs a day on Sideshift for a week • Get at least 5 interviews and accept some jobs • Start posting • Get paid!

If you’ve been trying to get a paid UGC deal for over 2 to 3 weeks and you haven’t landed any gigs, you’re definitely doing something wrong. You should be able to find a paid deal within one week of searching but at the absolute max, two to three weeks #ugc #ugccreator

@DatGurlJackiee @melissabecaroo You actually don't need to post on social media at all to get deals! I got almost all of mine through SideShift, and a couple through Discord groups I was invited to. You should just make a portfolio with 3 example videos which you can make of any product or app you like

@BrandonCollabs @melissabecaroo Oh, I’m so jealous. Teach me your ways I’ve been struggling. However, I don’t really post on my socials that much so I need to post more UTC examples.

I suddenly have 5 videos to shoot. But why are none paid!!!!! I’m doing something wrong

@hqcrocker Less competition for us 😜

The moment new UGC creators realize it’s not “get rich overnight”… their standards drop. That’s where they lose. UGC is a business. It’s such a shame everyone’s willingness to settle nowadays. #ugc

Whenever you tell people you make money with social media, they always assume you're an "influencer?" They don't even realize that most UGC creators are making more than most influencers, without having any followers!

Got my first 100k+ view video today! Now I'm really addicted to UGC #ugc #ugccreator

@jaxxdwyer Ah valid point!

@BrandonCollabs hahah they gotta get people to comment with their diff ugc accounts, everyone has like 3 on a campaign

if your ugc creators aren't spamming the comments, you're in trouble look at how bloom is having their team astroturf engagement and converting the readers

Got my first product brand deal in today! I'm going to make sure I absolutely over deliver on the content so I can have them as a repeat client 😎

@Onyinye_NN In a good or bad way? haha

I have never really paid attention to newbie creators who sell UGC courses until today. Let's just say I'm at a loss for words

@Hi5LivingLife So true! There's not a lot of competition in this space and you can put yourself in the big leagues just by going for it

One year ago today I officially landed my FIRST UGC collab and it was beyond my wildest dreams 💭 - A Vidsy collab - With Amazon - I was selected for TWO briefs 😳 - Products totaling over $600 - 7/8 Videos recommended 🎉 - The total before bonuses was $1,558 - After Bonuses and asking me to shoot addt’l concepts I walked away with $2,875 - It opened the door for future Vidsy collabs My only regret in that moment - “Why didn’t I start sooner!?!” This past year has been absolutely incredible! 👉🏽I’ve worked with some amazing brands, agencies and POCs. 👉🏽I’ve connected with some beautiful creators. 👉🏽And I’ve made money doing something that really lights me up. I’ve learned so much in the past year. And just to be clear, there’s been highs and lows. A lot of wins but also second guessing myself during the silence. My biggest piece of advice after a full year: Don’t act like a beginner. Some people won’t agree or understand what I’m saying. I’m not saying don’t take beginner rates. I’m saying don’t act like one. Don’t play small. Apply for opportunities even when you think you’re not good enough. Don’t be afraid to question scripts you’re provided and offer the brand your professional opinion. Don’t be afraid to tap into community and ask questions, that’s how you’ll learn and grow. The first three months of 2026 have already been 😍🤩🤑 and I can’t wait to see the rest of the year play out! So if you’re new, don’t give up because you never know what’s right around the corner! #ugc #ugccreator #ugccommunity

@LynetteMay_UGC It's pretty wild that we get to make a living making videos, even though it gets exhausting at times!

I was getting mad at myself for being “lazy” today. Then I remembered… this is the life I WANTED To rest, slow down. To not be in survival mode. My bills are paid. Why am I stressing? Sometimes you don’t need to do more. You need to appreciate what you already built #ugc

@TTrimoreau Cranking out more UGC videos

You wake up tomorrow with zero distractions. What’s the first thing you work on? 👇