Episode Details

Think you need 100K followers to land paid brand deals? Think again. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact system I use to work with brands and make money through UGC — even without a massive audience.

 Today we’re diving into one of my favorite topics — how to land brand deals without a huge following. Whether you’re just starting out as a content creator or looking to grow your paid partnerships, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you start pitching and landing deals today.

Here’s what we cover:

•  Why clarity in your niche matters (luxury traveler vs. hostel hopper — pick your lane!)
•  How to build a portfolio that sells even if you’re new or have zero followers
•  Setting up your landing page the right way for SEO
•  My exact pitching spreadsheet setup to organize your brand outreach
•  How to write custom openings that actually get responses
•  Using mail merge to scale your outreach without losing that personal touch
•  Why volume and follow-ups are key to landing paid brand deals
•  How UGC content can be your secret weapon for consistent income

Tools + Programs Mentioned:

• Bento — the email tool I use to manage my pitching system. Grab my affiliate link below for an exclusive discount!
• Maddy Garrett’s UGC Program — my go-to resource for creators wanting to master UGC and start landing paid brand deals. Get 10% off when you use code LAURA10 (link below 👇).

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