DiscoverPaid To Travel: The UGC Podcast29: UGC Is Not 'Too Good To Be True' — Krista Signed Her First Paid UGC Deal Within A Week Of Starting
29: UGC Is Not 'Too Good To Be True' — Krista Signed Her First Paid UGC Deal Within A Week Of Starting

29: UGC Is Not 'Too Good To Be True' — Krista Signed Her First Paid UGC Deal Within A Week Of Starting

Update: 2025-11-10
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If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I actually make money doing UGC?”  this episode is your proof. Krista joined the UGC Accelerator just two months ago and made $1,000 in her very first month—all through Upwork. Now she’s landed over $2.5K in paid brand deals and is turning UGC into her dream remote career (all while being a mom of three.)

In today's epsiode,  Krista shares exactly how she discovered UGC, built her first portfolio, and landed her first $1,000 project on Upwork within 30 days.

We dive into:

  • The step-by-step of how Krista landed her first paid deal on Upwork 
  • What types of UGC projects she took on (and how much she charged)
  • How she balanced building her portfolio with being a full-time mom and small business owner
  • The mindset shifts and “why” that kept her motivated through it all

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29: UGC Is Not 'Too Good To Be True' — Krista Signed Her First Paid UGC Deal Within A Week Of Starting

29: UGC Is Not 'Too Good To Be True' — Krista Signed Her First Paid UGC Deal Within A Week Of Starting

Maddy Garrett