Part 1: How I Started Landing Paid UGC Deals 💸

What helped me not give up at the start?

→ Realizing this is a long game

→ Staying consistent even when it felt slow

→ Saying no to unpaid barter and learning how to pitch my value

💖 Follow @Sofi Mamchur if you’re growing in UGC too!

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