It seems like the only way to “make 10k this month” is to join someone’s affiliated link and then pay 1000$ in order to “gain knowledge and jobs” but like … I don’t have 1000$ or any dollar actually haha.

I have the skills to edit film and talk on camera as I’ve been doing socials but is this just like another MLM pyramid scheme get rich quick act or is anyone making actual money without paying first??

And please none of the “you have to pay to learn and earn” I get it to an extent. I’ve read through courses and I know most of what they are teaching so why would I pay..

I keep seeing UGC deals where the payment looks reasonable until you read what the brand actually wants.

One video somehow turns into raw footage, unlimited revisions, paid advertising, full editing rights, category exclusivity, and usage with no clear end date.

Maybe brands are simply recycling the same contract template for everyone, but $200 for a deliverable and lifetime control over that content do not feel like the same transaction.

I also think creators discuss video rates without discussing the rights attached to those videos. Two creators can both receive $300, but one is selling a single organic post while the other is unintentionally giving away years of paid usage.

Has anyone successfully pushed back on these terms without losing the deal? Which clause do you normally negotiate first, and which one makes you walk away immediately?

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This weekly thread is dedicated to sharing paid opportunities for UGC collaborations.

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*A video deliverable refers to a single finished piece of video content created for a brand’s use. The minimum applies regardless of whether the video is 5 seconds, 15 seconds, or 60 seconds in length. Once production begins, creators are performing the full scope of work involved in UGC creation, including planning, filming, lighting, setup, editing, and delivery. If a brand requests raw footage and editing is not required, the deliverable must still clearly specify what the final edited version would have been (e.g., number of videos, concepts, or hooks) so the scope of the deliverable remains defined.

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The deal was:

2 posts a day on TikTok + Instagram, then repost to YouTube and Facebook.

I was SO happy because it was my first UGC opportunity and I had zero problem recording and posting twice a day.

But then came the approval process.

You have to submit every draft, wait for approval, then make edits if they ask.

And this was happening constantly.

Bruh I started feeling like I was submitting homework to a teacher every damn day 😭

The manager asked me to edit something twice and I was like…

Yeah. I’m done.

I dropped the opportunity

$450 is $450, but apparently my peace has a price too

They ain't paying me even , it feels depressing you feel like you doing it for free

I'm trying to discern if an inbound email is a scam or legit and if I should pursue it.

The email is from someone at Enso brands (google tells me this brand exists but definitely doesn't have a great reputation or isn't really that established) representing another company (totally legit), so that feels like a potential red flag.

They want one video with unlimited organic usage rights for $300. I cringe at unlimited, mostly because I'm nervous about what that potentially means. I'm not at a point yet where I'm worried about not giving to much value, I'm just worried about all the what ifs they might do with my face lol.

What do you think about this? Am I over thinking it? I'm really new at this so honestly all inbounds right now feel like a potential red flag. But I do have a personal brand so I'm not a complete nobody. I don't know I'm just afraid. What do you think?

Just wondering if there are any marketplaces where brands can find UGC creators a little easier?

Hi everyone, we are building a creator platform and I was wondering how you would reach out to creators? We have a huge budget and we just need to find the right creators.

Hey everyone,

I recently landed 4 different brand deals for a total of $3,400. As a newer creator with a background in marketing, content creation, and photography. I was wondering the best way to make my portfolio after these videos are complete! Looking to build a website ideally.

Additionally, have you found it useful to work with an agency? Very interested in that as well.

Any advice is appreciated :)

Hey everyone I want to know whats your advice on this. I am fairly new to UGC content creating and I was told to introduce myself in a video for an application and I didnt realize how shy I can be. I am still learning and adapting to recording myself on camera, any tips/suggestions? Ty!

Started doing UGC making 2000$ in my first month but through CanvasUGC. I keep seeing UGC creators on TikTok make more off inbound campaigns and also sending cold emails as well as using Cohley and other platforms. Which one should I focus on more if I want to quit my day job? Should I focus on my own UGC TikTok and maybe only do one Canvas UGC or two ? I’m in nursing school and would love to focus on school instead of work so much ): it’s hard to juggle it all. Any tips and recommendations would be amazing ! Thank you <3

Hello! UGC newbie here! 👋

I've done a ton of research and have finally taken the first few steps, but there's still one thing I'm feeling pretty anxious about.

I made completely new IG and TikTok accounts after seeing a lot of creators recommend keeping your UGC stuff separate, so both accounts are literally starting from 0.

I know UGC isn't supposed to be about follower count, but I'm sure seeing someone apply with less than 100 followers has to be a little bit of a turn off to brands, no? 😭

Every time I come across another new UGC creator, they somehow already have way more followers and engagement than I do, so I'm sitting here wondering what exactly I'm supposed to be doing to grow.

To be fair, I literally just started posting yesterday, so it's VERY possible that I just need to keep posting and give it time. But I've also already started pitching through OnBento, X and here on Reddit, and I keep thinking about what happens if a brand actually likes my pitch, goes to my profile and sees how new it is.

I'm quite literally at 9 followers on IG and 13 on TikTok right now so we're not even talking about a somewhat established account.

For anyone who also started completely from scratch, how did you get through this stage? Did you just keep pitching anyway? Did brands care? And how did you start getting those first followers when you had basically no audience to begin with?

I'm trying my best to push through the slight embarrassment of how tiny the numbers are because I know everyone has to start somewhere. I think I just need to hear from people who actually started at 0 too and made it past this awkward stage.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to read me ramble. 😅

I’m new to UGC and would love some advice! I’m not interested in canvas UGC, creating separate accounts for brands, or posting content on my own social media. I only want to create videos for brands and send the finished content directly to them for organic use or paid ads.

For creators who focus on this type of UGC, how do you find consistent, well-paying opportunities and grow your income? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

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I understand charging separately for paid usage when the brand wants to run a creator’s content as an ad for three or six months. What I can’t figure out is how anyone reasonably prices “perpetual” usage.

The brand could stop using the content after a month, or it could continue running for years. The creator might also lose future opportunities if a competitor sees their face permanently associated with that product category.

Do you calculate this as a multiple of the original creation fee, charge an annual licensing fee, or simply refuse perpetual rights altogether? Does the price change if the rights include editing, sublicensing, AI training, or using the creator’s likeness in future campaigns?

I’m currently looking at Rewritable ai for this kind of contract check has anyone here tested it?

I’m 🇿🇦 based in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 and already on SideShift, Cohley, Fiverr, Upwork, Influee, Bloss, Insense, Billo, JoinBrands, Collabstr and a few others.

Some of these have paid upgrades/subscriptions — are any of them actually worth it?

Which platforms actually bring you paid UGC work (especially in Europe/internationally), and which ones are better to keep free?

Trying not to pay for every platform before I’ve made money on them 😂

A brand wants me to do a digital product review, they have sent me the download code but I want to push for a paid collab, what should I do? (This would be my first brand deal/partnership)

For all the campaign managers here, how did you guys get into the role? 👀

Like how did you land your first campaign manager job? Did you start off in marketing/UGC/social media or was it something completely different?

I’m really curious because I’ve been working on the creator/UGC side and I’m interested in getting into this space too. Would love to know how you guys got started + what actually helped you land the role.

Please guide me how to look for right opportunities for brand deals. I have no idea.