Today I’m answering your most-asked UGC questions as we head into the next year — everything from getting comfortable on camera, landing hotel and Airbnb deals, andwhether AI is coming for our jobs.

Let’s get into it.

✨ What We’re Covering

• How to stop feeling awkward on camera (without sounding like a robot)
• The easiest way to practice UGC when you’re brand new
• How content creators and UGC creators can land non-product deals
• How to get paid to travel with hotels, Airbnbs, and tourism boards
• The real secret to turning random deals into consistent income
• Where to find brands looking for UGC (even outside of Bento)
• The most effective UGC tips for pitching in 2026
• Passive platforms where brands come to you
• How brands pay UGC creators (and if you need an LLC)
• Will AI replace UGC creators? (my honest take)
• Exactly how to build a portfolio with zero experience

UGC Creator Connect Event in Utah: https://ugccreatorconnectevent.com/tickets?am_id=maddy993

🔍 Where to Find Brands Looking for UGC

👉 I use Bento to pitch brands efficiently and at scale.
Check the show notes for my link to Bento to start pitching like a pro.

BENTO AFFILATE CODE:

>>https://app.onbento.com/?acode=MADDY

Use the Code: MADDY

Connect with Jaclyn and Bento:

• Instagram: @onbento
• TikTok: @onbento
• Website: Onbento

🎧 Episodes Mentioned

• Episode 12: Airbnb & Hotel Content Creation with Emma
• Episode 18: How to Make Consistent Four Figures with UGC

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