@aplussocials: The money in UGC isn’t made on camera. It’s made in the DMs, in the 4 sentences you send back after a brand emails you. Most new creators lose deals right here, and not because their content is bad. They freeze. A brand says gifted and they say yes, because a no feels scary. Back in 2021 | was in the same boat. I was getting $25 deals because I had no idea how to push back. Here’s what I learned the hard way and what nobody tells you: the brand is EXPECTING you to negotiate. It’s baked into their budget. The creator who calmly says my rate starts at $500 doesn’t look difficult. She looks like a professional who’s done this before. Steal the exact replies in this reel and keep them in your notes app. Comment “CHECKLIST” if you’re ready to start working with brands and want me to show you exactly what to do. in the first 2 weeks. #ugc #ugccreator #ugccontent #usergeneratedcontent #ugccommunity