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How to make $5k / month creating content WITHOUT followers

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Want to know how to make money creating content WITHOUT needing followers? (↓ Open for more!)

This video covers being a UGC creator – or “user generated content” creator. Basically, getting paid for content by brands! You DON’T need to post the content yourself. And you don’t need to have followers since you’re not posting.

Basically, doing UGC is like influencing… without needing an audience 😉

I cover all things: how I personally got started doing UGC, what results I got, 5 steps for you to start as a complete beginner, free UGC resources, and how I helped students earn $5k+ per month doing UGC.

Watch this video for the ultimate guide on how to start UGC – a way to monetize content that is simple, straightforward, and fun. The BEST creative side hustle, in my opinion!!

♡  Free Resources

Free 1-hour UGC Intro Class: “3 steps to make your first $1,000 doing UGC”: https://www.creativelylinda.com/free-class-signup?utm_source=YTu0026utm_medium=vid-description-video1-howtostartugc
• 2 freebies for joining: 20-page beginner guide AND 8-week game plan

♡ Self Paced Course

The UGC Bossgirl Bootcamp: How to make $5k – $10k without needing followers: https://www.creativelylinda.com/ugc-bossgirl-bootcamp?utm_source=YTu0026utm_medium=vid-description-video1-howtostartugc

♡  Overview of video:

00:00 Intro
00:10 Who is this video for?
00:31 What’s UGC?
01:05 My story: How I started doing UGC + quitting my job
01:57 Overview of 5 steps to start
02:12 Step 1. Creating your portfolio
02:56 Walkthrough of portfolio
04:56 Step 2. How to find deals from 3 methods
07:19 Step 3. Finalizing UGC deals
08:20 How much to charge $ for UGC videos
10:14 Step 4. Creating content for brands
11:25 Step 5. Delivering content and getting paid
12:01 More free resources on how to start UGC

♡ Content creator equipment:

Camera (Canon G7X Mark ii) ➡︎ https://amzn.to/3LF0PLT
Microphone ➡︎ https://amzn.to/4fi1KQ2
Best iPhone Tripod ➡︎ https://amzn.to/4fi1KQ2
Portable Selfie Lights ➡︎ https://amzn.to/3WkrHWv

♡  Let’s stay connected:

➡︎ Subscribe to my channel for more: https://youtube.com/@creativelylinda
➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativelylinda.co/
➡︎ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativelylinda
💌 For business inquiries: hello@creativelylinda.com

How ‘creating content’ killed my creativity | Jim Caddick aka @Caddicarus | TEDxNorthern Quarter

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What happens when a lifelong content creator starts to hate content? Jim Caddick, known online as “Caddicarus,” takes a brutally honest look at burnout, authenticity, and creativity in the digital age.

His talk explores how chasing views can kill passion – and how rediscovering joy can bring it back. Jim, known online as “Caddicarus” or “Caddy,” is a pioneering YouTuber famed for his sharp wit, dark humour, and cinematic absurdity. Since 2011, he’s grown a loyal global following with over 1.1 million subscribers and 350 million views, influencing the evolution of long-form gaming comedy on YouTube.

Despite releasing 600+ videos in his first nine years, over 30% of his total views came from just 29 videos in the last five years—prompting a powerful question: what truly drives connection and impact online? This exploration now shapes his creative philosophy as he navigates how creators evolve and thrive in a fast-changing digital world.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx