If getting paid to travel as a UGC creator has been sitting on your vision board but you don’t actually know what to do month by month… this episode is your roadmap.

Today I’m breaking down exactly what to focus on from now through the end of the year to become a full-time content creator — without burnout, overwhelm, or guessing what comes next.

In this super practical episode, I’m walking you through a month-by-month plan to scale your UGC business and start making consistent four figures a month. Whether you’re brand new to UGC or already dabbling, this is the structure I wish I had when I was starting out.

What We Cover in This Episode:

If you’ve ever wondered:

• How do I actually become a full-time content creator?
• When should I start pitching brands?
• How do people get paid to travel with UGC?

This episode answers all of that — step by step.

Resources Mentioned:

• 📁 50+ UGC Ad Study Folder
• 🎥 Editing apps: InShot & CapCut
• 💻 UGC platforms: Popfly, Cohley, Billo, Insense, Backstage, Vizi, Vidlo, Collabstr, Fiverr
• 📧 Bento (email pitching platform) use code: MADDY
• 🎙 Fiverr UGC episode with Nate Flake

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✨ Save $250 on the UGC Accelerator
🗓 Promo ends January 31
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3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free UGC Masterclass: I've distilled my 3-month process into an easy-to-understand training that will give you clarity on your next steps to becoming a successful UGC creator, so you can work less and travel more! https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/accelerator-masterclas

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Today I’m answering your most-asked UGC questions as we head into the next year — everything from getting comfortable on camera, landing hotel and Airbnb deals, andwhether AI is coming for our jobs.

Let’s get into it.

✨ What We’re Covering

• How to stop feeling awkward on camera (without sounding like a robot)
• The easiest way to practice UGC when you’re brand new
• How content creators and UGC creators can land non-product deals
• How to get paid to travel with hotels, Airbnbs, and tourism boards
• The real secret to turning random deals into consistent income
• Where to find brands looking for UGC (even outside of Bento)
• The most effective UGC tips for pitching in 2026
• Passive platforms where brands come to you
• How brands pay UGC creators (and if you need an LLC)
• Will AI replace UGC creators? (my honest take)
• Exactly how to build a portfolio with zero experience

UGC Creator Connect Event in Utah: https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com/tickets?am_id=maddy993

🔍 Where to Find Brands Looking for UGC

👉 I use Bento to pitch brands efficiently and at scale.
Check the show notes for my link to Bento to start pitching like a pro.

BENTO AFFILATE CODE:

>>https://app.onbento.com/?acode=MADDY

Use the Code: MADDY

Connect with Jaclyn and Bento:

• Instagram: @onbento
• TikTok: @onbento
• Website: Onbento

🎧 Episodes Mentioned

• Episode 12: Airbnb & Hotel Content Creation with Emma
• Episode 18: How to Make Consistent Four Figures with UGC

I'm offering a New Year listener-only discount on the UGC Accelerator Program to help you land paid brand deals faster.

✨ Save $250 on the UGC Accelerator
🗓 Promo ends January 31
💸 $250 off (pay-in-full option)
🏷 Code: NEWYEAR250

Enter the code NEWYEAR250 at checkout and $250 will be deducted from the total.

APPLY HERE

For Talented A.F. Podcast Production:

Follow: @yourgirlmedia

Find us: www.yourgirlmedia.com

Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free UGC Masterclass: I've distilled my 3-month process into an easy-to-understand training that will give you clarity on your next steps to becoming a successful UGC creator, so you can work less and travel more! https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/accelerator-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library

Manifestation without a plan is just a wish. If you’re serious about your 2026 goal setting, especially as a UGC creator, this episode will help you turn big dreams into actionable steps you can actually follow through on.

If you’re someone who loves short-term wins but struggles with long-term planning (sameeee), this episode is for you. I’m sharing the goal-setting method I personally use to break big-picture dreams into quarterly milestones, weekly action steps, and realistic expectations, especially for UGC and content creators.

We’re talking about how to set goals that align with the life you actually want, not just what you think you should want.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why your 2026 goal setting should start with feelings, not numbers
• How to choose 3 core emotions to guide your goals (and avoid burnout)
• The 4 categories I use for intentional goal setting:
  Health, Wealth, Relationships, and Self
• How UGC fits into your wealth goals as a content creator
• Turning manifestation into strategy with quarterly milestones
• How to break big goals into small, doable action steps
• Why alignment matters more than hustle (especially for creators)
• How to reward yourself and stay motivated all year long

This is about taking your manifestations and giving them structure—so you don’t wake up next November wondering where the year went.

Whether your goal is to:

• Make consistent income with UGC
• Quit your job as a content creator
• Have a paid-for trip through brand deals
• Or simply create more ease and time freedom

This episode will help you map it out in a way that feels grounded and achievable.

If you loved this episode, don’t forget to rate, review, and share it with a fellow content creator who’s planning their 2026 goals right now ✨

I'm offering a New Year listener-only discount on the UGC Accelerator Program to help you land paid brand deals faster.

✨ Save $250 on the UGC Accelerator
🗓 Promo ends January 31
💸 $250 off (pay-in-full option)
🏷 Code: NEWYEAR250

Enter the code NEWYEAR250 at checkout and $250 will be deducted from the total.

APPLY HERE

For Talented A.F. Podcast Production:

Follow: @yourgirlmedia

Find us: www.yourgirlmedia.com

Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free UGC Masterclass: I've distilled my 3-month process into an easy-to-understand training that will give you clarity on your next steps to becoming a successful UGC creator, so you can work less and travel more! https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/accelerator-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library