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UGC 101 - Build Your Content Creation Business

UGC 101 - Build Your Content Creation Business

By: Nate Flake - UGC Creator & Coach
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The podcast about all things User Generated Content! Whether you are a seasoned UGC pro or just starting UGC for the first time, this podcast is for you! You will learn from the best in the business as the guests are all UGC pros.

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Episodes
  • Zero Followers, Zero Experience - How I Built a Six Figure UGC Business Starting on Fiverr | EP 35
    Jan 7 2026

    Ever sat at your desk wondering if there's more to life than climbing the corporate ladder?

    Host Nate Flake gets it. He spent 11 years in tech, earned an MBA, and worked his way up to positions at companies like Intuit - only to realize the golden handcuffs weren't worth it.

    Nate pulls back the curtain on his entire UGC journey. From that awkward first video to crossing $140,000 on Fiverr alone, he walks you through the messy middle that most coaches skip over.

    Chapters:
    04:55 – Feeling Invisible in Big Tech
    06:28 – Side Projects as Survival
    08:35 – The Corporate Breaking Point
    09:43 – The Bed That Changed Everything
    11:30 – First Steps Into UGC
    13:23 – Landing the First Brand Deal
    15:12 – Getting Comfortable on Camera
    17:21 – Why Fiverr Was the Entry Point
    20:30 – Raising Rates and Scaling Fast
    24:28 – Why Followers Don’t Matter
    31:30 – Buying Back Time With a Course
    34:56 – Choosing Freedom Over Stability

    He talks about the moment his friend Tammy convinced him to try UGC, the nine days of radio silence before his first client, and how he juggled a demanding corporate job while building a side hustle that eventually replaced his income.

    If you're stuck in a job that pays well but drains your soul, this episode gives you a practical roadmap. Nate breaks down how he validated UGC could work before quitting, why he started on Fiverr instead of pitching brands, and how he manages being a present dad while running a full-time creator business.

    He also challenges the myth that you need to match your corporate salary dollar-for-dollar - because freedom, flexibility, and unlimited PTO have real value too.

    The biggest shift happens when Nate explains what finally pushed him to quit. It wasn't just about money. It was about looking around at other UGC creators and realizing they had something he didn't: time with their families, control over their schedules, and genuine happiness.

    Press play if you've been waiting for a sign to start UGC or take it seriously, this is it.

    Download FREE GUIDE: 10 Steps to Becoming a UGC Creator from Scratch

    Join UGC Creator Connect — March 14, Park City UT → https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com

    MORE FROM NATE FLAKE

    Nate’s UGC Fiverr Pro Course + Community use code PODCAST for 15% off: . https://stan.store/nateflakeugc/p/master-ugc-on-fiverr

    Connect with Nate
    Instagram: @nateflakecreates
    YouTube: UGC 101 Podcast

    Contact / Collabs
    For guest pitches, partnerships, or sponsorship inquiries.
    https://ugcbynate.com/

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    57 mins
  • How Stay-at-Home Parent with No Experience Built a Highly Successful UGC Business with Salha Aziz, UGC Creator & Coach | EP 34
    Dec 31 2025

    Can you really build a UGC business from your couch while your kids are screaming in the next room?

    Nate sits down with Salha to talk about what it's really like to balance chaos, creativity, and client work.

    She's been creating UGC content since 2022, back when most people thought it was a scam, and she did it all as a stay-at-home mom with young kids running around. No fancy equipment. No quiet house. Just her phone, a window for light, and the willingness to figure it out one messy video at a time.

    Chapters:
    00:07:00 - When UGC Was Barely a Hashtag
    00:10:00 - The Honest Video That Changed Everything
    00:14:30 - Prep With Chaos, Film In Silence
    00:18:00 - The Backwards Workflow That Works
    00:25:00 - Avoiding Burnout With Real Numbers
    00:29:00 - The One-Breath Voiceover Mistake
    00:34:10 - UGC Is Mostly Admin
    00:38:30 - Best and Worst Brand Experiences
    00:42:00 - Finding Your Real Rhythm
    00:46:00 - Why Community Changes Everything

    Salha shares how she built a portfolio without a tripod, landed her first deals while documenting the whole thing on TikTok, and eventually charged over $1,000 per video, all while keeping her sanity intact.

    If you're a parent who thinks you don't have time, space, or energy to start UGC, this episode breaks down how to work within your constraints instead of fighting them.

    Salha talks about setting boundaries, avoiding overwhelm, and building a business that fits your life, not the other way around. She didn't do it the "right" way. She did it her way. And it worked.

    Listen and learn how Salha realized she could stop chasing low paid gigs and start focusing on premium brands.

    Join Salha’s Skool Community: HERE

    Download FREE GUIDE: 10 Steps to Becoming a UGC Creator from Scratch

    Join UGC Creator Connect — March 14, Park City UT → https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com

    MORE FROM NATE FLAKE

    Nate’s UGC Fiverr Pro Course + Community use code PODCAST for 15% off: . https://stan.store/nateflakeugc/p/master-ugc-on-fiverr

    Connect with Nate
    Instagram: @nateflakecreates
    YouTube: UGC 101 Podcast

    Contact / Collabs
    For guest pitches, partnerships, or sponsorship inquiries.
    https://ugcbynate.com/

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    51 mins
  • First Month UGC: From Zero to $300 Deals in 7 Days with Jake Winters, Millennial Dad UGC Creator | EP 33
    Dec 25 2025

    What if you could go from losing your job to replacing your income with UGC in under 30 days?

    Nate sits down with Jake Winters, a creator who went from zero UGC experience to booking consistent gigs in his first month. Jake lost his real estate job in January, binged Nate's course in 24 hours, made a scrappy 4-video portfolio in one day, and landed his first $300 deal within a week.

    No prior video experience. No following. Just action. What makes Jake's story even better? He's a master negotiator who's not afraid to play hardball with brands even as a total beginner.

    Chapters:
    04:30 - The First Real Doubt About UGC
    06:10 - Losing a Job and Needing Cash Fast
    07:29 - Why Being New Was an Advantage
    08:16 - Building a Portfolio in One Afternoon
    09:50 - Making Money With an “Ugly” Portfolio
    12:25 - The Real Reason Creators Get Stuck
    17:14 - Why UGC Is a Pure Numbers Game
    19:37 - How Jake Learned to Negotiate Hard
    23:12 - Discovering Creators Charging $1,000+
    31:00 - When to Walk Away From Low Budgets
    40:03 - How TikTok Live Changed Everything

    If you've ever felt stuck because your portfolio isn't perfect, or you're too nervous to charge what you're worth, Jake’s story will shift how you think. Jake breaks down how he built confidence on camera fast, why TikTok Live became a secret weapon for landing deals, and how he consistently negotiates rates 2-3x higher than what brands initially offer.

    Nate picks Jake's brain on how to walk away from low-ball offers, fake it till you make it, and treat UGC like a real business from day one.

    By the end, you'll understand that success in UGC doesn’t require perfection, but being bold, consistent, and willing to stand up for yourself. Jake proves that if you're willing to take messy action and negotiate like you mean it, you can turn UGC into real income faster than you think.

    Listen and learn how to make it work no matter where you're starting from.

    Connect with guest: Jake Winters

    Download FREE GUIDE: 10 Steps to Becoming a UGC Creator from Scratch

    Join UGC Creator Connect — March 14, Park City UT → https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com

    MORE FROM NATE FLAKE

    Nate’s UGC Fiverr Pro Course + Community use code PODCAST for 15% off: . https://stan.store/nateflakeugc/p/master-ugc-on-fiverr

    Connect with Nate
    Instagram: @nateflakecreates
    YouTube: UGC 101 Podcast

    Contact / Collabs
    For guest pitches, partnerships, or sponsorship inquiries.
    https://ugcbynate.com/

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    54 mins
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The natural flow of the interviews are outstanding, lots of quality nuggets of information. Thanks Nate, will be.back for more.

Nate Flake, Top Banana ⭐️

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