Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast
Welcome to the side of the internet where we get paid to travel. In this podcast, I will teach you how to create UGC content so you can work part-time creating fun content and spend the majority of your days exploring the world, rather than sitting at a desk. All while making MORE money than we did at our soul-sucking 9-5. Does that sound like a dream? Well, it’s my reality and it can be yours too.
I’m your host Maddy Garrett, your UGC Travel Bestie. I help everyday people just like you start their own UGC digital nomad business so that they can achieve this kind of life-changing freedom, too. I’ve taught over 2,000 students in my Masterclasses, Programs, and 1:1 Coaching, and I educate my audience of 40,000+ ambitious dreamers daily on social media.
So tune in every week so you can quit your job and start getting paid to travel.
Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast
20: August UGC Income Recap: How I signed $6,460 In UGC Deals
Today, I’m breaking down exactly how I made $6,460 in UGC contracts in August—what brands I worked with, what the deliverables were, and how I actually landed those clients.
Whether you’re just starting your UGC journey or you’re already booking deals, you’ll see how doable it is to turn this into a steady income stream while keeping your freedom. And spoiler: I’m only working about 10–15 hours a week on this right now!
Inside this episode you’ll hear:
- My August UGC income breakdown (and how I landed each deal).
- Why inbound leads + outbound pitches are a game-changer for content creators.
- How I upsell first-time clients into repeat, long-term deals.
- The truth about ad usage rights, retainers, and when it actually makes sense to agree to rights in perpetuity.
- Why having a strong social presence and SEO keywords like UGC creator and travel content creator is one of the best ways to get discovered.
If you’ve been wondering if UGC is legit, this is your proof. You don’t need to be an influencer, a pro photographer, or a full-time blogger—you just need the right systems and strategy.
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