04: How To Make Your First $500 Online With UGC

Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast

If you’ve got a phone and a favorite product, you're already halfway to your first $500. In this episode, I'm breaking down how anyone (yes, even you) can start creating UGC content and land paying gigs this month.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The real, no-BS definition of UGC (User Generated Content) and why brands love it
• Why you don’t need fancy gear or a huge following to make money online
• How to film your first UGC video using stuff you already own
• The best UGC platforms to find paid opportunities (spoiler: there are tons)
• How to go from “just starting” to landing paid deals within weeks
• Realistic steps to hit your first $500 and scale from there

Resources & Links:

• 💼 UGC Job Platforms I Mentioned: Billo, Cohley, Popular Pays, Creator.co, and more

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-masterclass

Free UGC Guide: https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/ugc-guide

Book A Free Discovery Call: Chat with me 1:1 to see if the UGC Accelerator is the right fit for you. https://calendar.app.google/6o6354FTDNsjGtTQ8

My UGC Portfolio: https://maddyoutdoors.com/

For Brands | Hire Me for UGC: Book a 15-min intro call with me so we can discuss your content needs. https://calendly.com/maddyoutdoors/ugc-discovery-call?month=2025-05

50+ UGC Example Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8klpmy2o0wiktk2gtebhf/AOMz3...