How to get your very FIRST branddeal!!
You’ve made the decision—you want to dive into UGC. You’re excited, ready to create, but then reality hits. How in the world do you actually land your first paid UGC deal? You might be wondering if it’s even possible. It feels like a mystery, right? You see others doing it, therefore it must be possible for you too. But where do you start? First things first: you need a killer portfolio. Not just any portfolio, but one that screams high quality and shows off what you can bring to the table. Then, make sure your UGC-focused socials are packed with content that shows off your expertise. Its your online portfolio here’s where you can actually find that first paid deal: - Look at the brands in examples from established UGC creators on their socials and portfolios. - Browse through the TikTok/Meta Ads Library for brands actively running ads in your area. - Head over to thingtesting.com—it’s an absolute goldmine of brands to pitch to. - Or just scroll through TikTok and Instagram—ads pop up all the time, and those brands most likely have a budget. Now that you’ve got a list of potential brands, it’s time to pitch! Slide into their DMs or hit them up via email, and who knows? Your first paid deal could be closer than you think. And here’s the best part—if you keep posting consistently, you might even attract deals without needing to pitch at all. So, are you ready to go out there and get those deals? Let’s make it happen! Did you already land your first paid collab??👇🏽