Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast

20: August UGC Income Recap: How I signed $6,460 In UGC Deals

Maddy Garrett

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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