Entry №026 · Creative

UGC Content Creation

Make product videos for brands' ads.

01 — "Overview"

Brands pay creators $100–$500 per video for authentic ads — no following required.

02 — "The Crash Course"

Step 01
Film 5 spec ads
Use products you already own. Hook, problem, product demo, result, call to action.
Step 02
Build a simple portfolio page
Videos, rates and contact. Canva or a free site builder works.
Step 03
Pitch DTC brands
Find brands running ads (Meta Ad Library) and email or DM the marketing team.
Step 04
Join UGC platforms
Billo, Insense, Backstage, JoinBrands and TikTok Creator Marketplace.
Step 05
Price per video
$150–$500 for a 30–60s video with 2–3 hook variations.
Step 06
Charge for usage rights
Paid ad usage is extra (often +30–50% for 3 months).
Step 07
Build repeat relationships
Offer monthly packages of 4–8 videos.

"The math"

12 videos/mo × $200 + usage fees = $2,400–$3,500/mo.

"Toolkit"

iPhoneRing lightLav micCapCutMeta Ad Library

03 — "How people lose"

Giving away paid ad usage rights for free. Always price usage separately.

6 more steps + the #1 mistake

"Skool community"

Learn UGC Content Creation with people already doing it.

Top-rated communities for ugc content creation: courses, live calls and members who share what works.

"What people are saying"

Live

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Jamie L. Portland, OR
+$240
Followed the crash course for ugc content creation and got my first payout in 2–4 weeks.
5m ago
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Riley P. San Diego, CA
+$410
Honestly harder than it looks, but the steps kept me on track. Month two was way better.
19m ago
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Morgan D. Dallas, TX
+$180
Started with $0–$200. Not life changing yet but it's real extra money every month.
1h ago
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Casey J. Portland, OR
+$530
The "how people lose" section alone saved me. Avoided exactly that mistake.
3h ago