UGC has been the first side hustle that didn’t feel scammy to me

I’ve tried a lot of “online income” ideas over the years and most of them felt exhausting or sketchy.

UGC has been different so far. Brands pay for content, not influence, and the work is pretty straightforward once you understand what they’re actually looking for. I’m still learning and not claiming it’s easy money but it’s the first thing that’s felt realistic for someone without a big following. If you’re doing UGC, I’d love to hear what mistakes you wish you avoided early on.