u/Dry_Movie9812

When I first started pitching, I was sending the same message to every brand and barely got replies.

What helped was making each pitch more personal. I’d mention a specific product and suggest a simple video idea instead of just saying, “Here’s my portfolio.”

It takes a little longer, but my outreach feels way more genuine now.

What’s one outreach tip that actually worked for you?

Hey everyone! We’re looking for UGC creators to make short, natural-looking videos for our brand.

Content: Product demos, talking-to-camera videos, and simple lifestyle clips
Rate: $40–$55 per video
Product: Provided for free
Experience: No need to be an influencer , we’re mainly looking for authentic, engaging content.

If you’re interested, DM me with your niche, portfolio/sample videos, rates, and availability.

Looking forward to working with you! :)

I realized my portfolio didn’t need tons of videos. It just needed a few strong examples that showed different skills.

For ex:

-Product demo,
-Testimonial-style video
-Problem → solution video

I also started adding a short note explaining the goal of each video.

What’s one thing that helped improve your UGC portfolio?

It sounds promising for AI and technology, but I worry that the benefits could go mainly to big companies while local communities deal with the costs.

we should look at the risks, not just the opportunities.