Paid To Travel: The UGC Podcast

Want to get paid to travel and lock in free Airbnb stays or free hotel stays by this summer without being an influencer? Today, I’m giving you the exact 5-step method I use as a content creator to travel for free. We are talking about the 5 steps to get a free vacation with UGC and content creation.

I’m walking you through the exact system I use to land free stays — and this is the same strategy my students use to secure gifted trips all over the world.

We’re covering:

• How to create hotel/Airbnb sample content (even if you’ve never done it before)
• How to choose which stays to pitch
• How to build a high-converting pitch deck (yes, I’m giving you the template)
• Where to find properties to contact
• What to say in your DM + email pitch
• How to structure your content offer so it’s a fair value exchange

Download my FREE Pitch Template and use it to land your next paid stay.

We’re going to Mexico 🇲🇽✨

Join me April 10–14 in Cancun for a 5-day UGC retreat to build your travel portfolio, shoot epic content, and get pro headshots + direct mentorship.

Only 3 spots left. Doors close soon.

Details + payment plans here

DM me with questions @maddyoutdoors.coach

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Free UGC Masterclass: I've distilled my 3-month process into an easy-to-understand training that will give you clarity on your next steps to becoming a successful UGC creator, so you can work less and travel more! https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/accelerator-masterclas

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Join the waitlist for Pando- a high-quality UGC marketplace designed for both brands and creators.

If you’re a UGC creator wondering whether this can actually turn into a real business… this one’s for you.

Six months ago, Goldie was capping at $2K months.
Last February? She made $1,350.
This February? She’s sitting at $9,890.

Same creator. Same niche.
Different systems. Different boundaries. Different mindset.

In today’s episode, I’m re-interviewing Goldie (go listen to Episode 17 first if you haven’t 👀) and we’re breaking down exactly how she scaled her UGC business, raised her rates, landed retainers, and built real stability as a full-time content creator.

What We Talk About

💸 From $50 Videos to $500 Minimums

Goldie shares:

• Starting at $50–$200 per video
• Raising her base rate to $500 minimum for organic usage
• How she structures pricing for ad usage & whitelisting
• Why negotiation strategy changed everything

Okay… here’s the fun part.

Goldie and I are building Pando — a high-quality UGC marketplace designed for both brands and creators.

What makes it different?

• Brands apply + are vetted
• Creators apply + are vetted
• No race-to-the-bottom pricing
• Minimum rates enforced
• Streamlined workflow inside the platform
• Built-in systems for ad usage tracking + metrics
• Passive discovery (brands find you — not constant applying)

It’s the platform we wish existed when we started our UGC businesses.

✨ Join the waitlist here below to be first in. Early creators will get perks.

Coming to UGC Creator Connect?

We’ll also be at UGC Creator Connect in Utah in March.

Grab your ticket (link here).

Connect With Goldie

Website: goldieinspired.co
Instagram: @goldieinspired.ugc // @goldie.ventures

For Talented A.F. Podcast Production:

Follow: @yourgirlmedia

Find us: www.yourgirlmedia.com

Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free UGC Masterclass: I've distilled my 3-month process into an easy-to-understand training that will give you clarity on your next steps to becoming a successful UGC creator, so you can work less and travel more! https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/accelerator-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library

If you want to get paid to travel, land consistent paid brand deals, and scale your income as a content creator, this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down the five real shifts that took me (and my students) from inconsistent $2K months to consistent $10K months with UGC. These aren’t hacks — these are the strategic moves that actually grow your business.

We talk about how to build a portfolio that attracts higher-paying brands, why raising your rates is essential, and the exact systems that help you scale without burning out. I’m also sharing mindset shifts, UGC tips, and business strategies that separate beginner creators from full-time earners.

If you’ve been stuck in inconsistent income or ready to level up your paid brand deals, this episode will show you what to focus on next.

In this episode:

• How to build social proof that attracts better brand deals
• Why raising your “floor” is key to earning more
• How tracking your time helps you scale faster
• The secret to consistent income: returning clients
• Systems that help content creators grow to $10K months

Mexico UGC Retreat, Anyone? 🌴

Guyssss I’m hosting a UGC Retreat in Mexico this April and it’s literally designed to help you build your travel portfolio while living it up with the girlies.

We’ll be shooting content, staying at a stunning Airbnb, going on adventures, and creating the kind of assets that actually help you land travel partnerships.

If you’re serious about leveling up as a content creator and stepping into your “paid to travel” era, come join us.

Spots are limited (and already filling), so grab yours before they’re gone. If you have questions, DM me on Instagram @maddyoutdoors.coach I’d love to chat. 🌊✨

For Talented A.F. Podcast Production:

Follow: @yourgirlmedia

Find us: www.yourgirlmedia.com

Follow Me on Instagram: @maddyoutdoors.coach

3-Month UGC Accelerator Program: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

Free UGC Masterclass: I've distilled my 3-month process into an easy-to-understand training that will give you clarity on your next steps to becoming a successful UGC creator, so you can work less and travel more! https://maddygarrett.myflodesk.com/accelerator-masterclas

FREE 50+ UGC Ad Examples Library