If youâre just getting started with UGC, this is the episode I wish someone had made for me.
Social media is full of creators sharing their biggest wins.
The $10,000 months.
The dream brand deals.
The stories about quitting their jobs.
Those things can absolutely happen.
But what we donât hear enough about are the months of learning, rejection, mistakes, and figuring things out along the way.
In this episode, Iâm sharing 9 things I personally would avoid if I were starting my UGC journey all over again.
None of these things guarantee success or failure, but avoiding them can save you a lot of unnecessary stress, money, and frustration.
Whether youâre still thinking about becoming a UGC creator or youâve already started pitching brands, I hope this episode helps you build your business with realistic expectations and a little more confidence.
Resources Mentioned:
Dawn Cheryl Kohl, JD
If youâd like to learn more about UGC contracts, usage rights, and understanding what youâre agreeing to before you sign, I highly recommend checking out Dawnâs resources. Sheâs both a licensed attorney and a UGC creator, and she does a fantastic job making complicated contract language much easier to understand.