We all know what a product video or photo looks like. I know you follow influencers are act like everything they touch and post you need to buy.
But here's the thing – you can literally get paid to make that exact same content. No massive following required.
I'm talking about UGC (User Generated Content) and it's honestly one of the easiest side hustles you can start right now. Companies are desperate for real people to create authentic-looking content for their brands. They don't want polished ads anymore. They want stuff that looks like it came from an actual customer.
The big players in the UGC space are always looking for creators. If anything, me telling you about it hurts me. But I know most of you won't sign up anyway. The signup process is pretty straightforward – you'll need to upload a few sample videos showing you can talk to a camera and make content that doesn't look like garbage. They call it "Certifications".
JoinBrands is probably the easiest to get approved on. They'll send you products, you film yourself using them (usually 15-30 second clips), and boom – you get paid. We're talking anywhere from $20 to $200+ per video depending on the brand and what they need.
Billo works similarly but they tend to have bigger brands and slightly higher rates. The approval process is a bit more selective, but it's worth applying to both.
Just your phone. Seriously. Natural lighting. And the ability to not be completely awkward on camera (though honestly, even awkward can work if it feels authentic).
You don't need to be attractive. You don't need 10K followers. You just need to be a real person who can hold a phone steady and talk about a product like you're texting your friend about it.
Most creators I know are pulling in an extra $500-1500 a month doing this casually. If you actually treat it seriously? Way more.
Stop scrolling and start getting paid for the content you're already watching other people make. SIGN UP.
Devin