I tried to Become a UGC Creator in 1 Month. Here's What Happened (Making $$, Getting Ghosted, etc.)

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Published 2022-08-03
I spent a month building my UGC portfolio, and trying to gain clients to work with on Upwork, and I vlogged the entire thing. In this video I share with you my entire process, some important things I learned along the way, and my results. Starting any type of business isn't easy - I was filled with self doubts all along the way, but I overcame them. Stay tuned to the end to see if I got any clients (and rejections, of course)!

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❤ social:
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Email (let's collab!): [email protected]

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❤ timestamps
0:00 - why I felt like this video was important to share
1:51 - part I: creating a portfolio
2:50 - part II: filming sample videos (don't rush into this step like I did lol)
3:59 - part III: applying to a few jobs on Upwork (and having self doubt)
5:54 - hearing back from the first batch of clients
6:53 - Part IIII: final results & wins/losses

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❤ about me:
name: Jess
age: 26
country: Canada, eh!

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All Comments (21)
  • Thank you for being so real in this video. So refreshing to see someones beginning vs. all the other creators in their prime ☺
  • I think people who claimed that is doing 10k on the firt month... it's possible but it is a little bit of luck. I am social media analyst and I think everything is possible on the internet, but it's something that sometimes depends on luck, like, find the perfect clients on their first attempt
  • Fascinating journey in just one month! Your transparency about the ups and downs of becoming a UGC creator is really insightful. Keep pushing forward! It took me months to make my first dollar from UGC :)
  • @ReginaCrosco
    ive been doing this for a few years now and its for some reason now exploading...10,000 a month is crazy to me... the most ive ever made a month was 4000. AND i normally dont even get asked to revise my finished work...so idk im right there with ya
  • @DunceInAwhile
    A lot of people I have seen making UGC videos for YouTube use multiple platforms to find clients, as well as, reaching out to companies directly through cold emails and such. Do that instead of sticking to one platform and you may just be able to make more money. I do, however, have a hard time believing they're making $10,000 in their first month. If they did, it's probably because they've done other "side hustles" in the past and have found some winning strategies they can bring over to UGC work.
  • OMG watching you is like watching myself 😂 I want you to know that I’m so proud of you. You are amazing and keep going. 🥰 Thank you for sharing your journey with us. ❤
  • I love your honesty and transparency. Thank you so much. I am at step two, and need to work on applying to upwork
  • @lisasjournal
    Thank you for your honest opinions and showing us the real behind the scenes of UCG.
  • thank you for showing real and attainable results! loved the video!
  • @sarah_eduron
    First video I saw that's actually helpful and simple. thank you
  • @jkkbln400
    Very helpful video, love your honesty and realness
  • @MiaNebo
    Thank you for this real video ! Most of the people just through crazy numbers but not being open enough
  • @ivygmni
    um, LOVE this series!! So informative
  • @corsofrenchie
    Its weird how creators never meantion taxes etc. I live in europé and we have strict rules. Trying to understand it better