Hey,
So this is what my typical day looks like doing UGC and brand work. I do this part-time, though some months it earns me full-time, like last month.
Yesterday, here’s what my day looked like…
Woke up at 11:30am (it was the last day of Winter break before school re-started so I slept in)
Checked my phone and had $500 in brand invoices paid ✅
Worked on my computer for an hour responding to DMs/emails from brands
Ran a 3.5 hour-long errand with my family in Houston
Went to the UPS store for an Amazon return
Received a PR package from a brand
Did a few hours of work in the evening pitching/responding to brand emails
That is all.
I love how flexible UGC is. I can fit it into my day when I need to, as my schedule allows. The main thing is that I complete my work on deadline, which I always do.
This week I have a few campaigns to complete and some draft videos to turn in. Some pitching mixed in there, and that’s my week!
I have been doing this for 10 years!
It’s a lot of fun, the gifted products are cool, and you get to work with interesting brands who pay you to create content for them.
You make photos and videos for social media, no posting needed (unless you are doing a brand deal).
If you want a flexible side hustle like this, consider UGC. You don’t even have to show your face.
To help you start, I have 2 things:
My UGC guide: this quick guide will help you start, setting up your portfolio, teaching you about usage rights, pricing, invoicing and getting paid from brands and more.
My pitch guide: this is my strategy, pitching, so you can learn how I find and work with brands. Comes with a spreadsheet of 80+ brands that work with creators who you can start pitching, plus my templates, scripts, student group and more
I have helped beginners get their first booked UGC gig in their first week, up to $750 😳
If you have questions, just let me know.
Have a great day!
Best,
Jenn