u/Altruistic_Ranger_57

One thing that helped me get better UGC clients wasn’t sending more pitches.

It was making my portfolio stupidly easy to understand.

Instead of just showing a bunch of videos, I started grouping them by what a brand might actually need:

• Problem/solution videos
• Product demos
• Talking-head testimonials
• Voiceover + B-roll
• Hooks that grab attention in the first 2–3 seconds

I also started putting the strongest 3–5 examples first instead of making brands dig through 20+ videos.

Small change, but it made outreach feel way less like “here’s my portfolio, hope you like it” and more like “here’s exactly what I can make for you.”

If you’re trying to land more UGC clients, what’s been the hardest part for you lately — finding brands, getting replies, or actually pricing your work?

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Hot take is that, too many people spend way more time grinding technicals than practicing how they actually talk.

Yeah, you need the finance stuff. But if you can't explain your thinking, why that team, or discuss a recent deal without sounding scripted... it's gonna be rough.

Anyone here interview for IB, ER, S&T, or Corp Banking recently? What question caught you off guard?

Ngl, everyone obsesses over technicals.

Yes, i agree that you should know your accounting, modeling, and valuation. But i think interviewers also want to see how you think.

I've heard from a lot of people that being able to explain your investment thesis, defend your assumptions, and admit what could change your mind goes a lot further than trying to sound perfect.

For those who have interviewed for PE, HF, or VC roles, what surprised you the most??

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A few months ago I noticed something weird.

Lazada gives out vouchers that are limited to one redemption per account. Most people use theirs once and move on.

I realized some people don't want the hassle of making accounts, waiting for sales, stacking vouchers, or figuring out which discounts actually work. They just want the cheapest price.

So I started helping friends and relatives order gadgets using available vouchers from accounts that hadn't claimed them yet.
The bigger the purchase, the bigger the voucher, so the fee is usually worth it for both sides.

The funny part is that this side hustle isn't really about selling gadgets—it's about managing vouchers and timing. Sales start at midnight, vouchers run out fast, and I spend more time refreshing checkout pages than actually shopping.

The limiting factor isn't inventory.

It's how many legitimate unused accounts and devices you can manage before you've exhausted the available one-time vouchers.

It's probably one of the strangest "skills" I've been paid for.

Has anyone else stumbled into a side hustle that sounds ridiculous but somehow works?

I've been talking to a few friends recruiting for internships/full-time roles, and I realized a lot of the advice floating around is either super generic ("network more") or way too polished.

For the people already working in IB, ER, S&T, or corp banking:

What's one thing you wish someone had told you before you started?

Not talking about technicals... I mean the stuff you only learn after you're actually in the job.

Personally, I used to think being the smartest person in the room was the biggest advantage. The more people I talk to, the more it seems like being reliable, responding quickly, and not making the same mistake twice gets you much further.

Curious to hear what everyone else's experience has been.

Europe’s new AI rules mean bots have to admit they’re bots. Do you think that’ll actually change how people interact online, or nah?

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