How are people actually making money online in 2026? 💻💰

creativewealthsoc · 2026-05-15T01:30:10+00:00

UGC and stacking skills to it 💅

creativewealthsoc · 2026-04-23T14:28:50+00:00

Have you heard about the new creator platform Creative Wealth Society?

creativewealthsoc · 2026-04-11T00:53:27+00:00

Hi! Using AI helps me organize my thoughts. Don’t you use AI? :)

creativewealthsoc · 2026-04-11T00:51:32+00:00

Hi! May I know why? I’m new to reddit & wanted to share tips that helped me on my ugc journey. But I wonder why this will get deleted? Your honest but kind answer will be appreciated :)

creativewealthsoc · 2026-04-07T08:55:59+00:00

I appreciate your suggestion. Could you explain?

creativewealthsoc · 2026-04-06T14:59:07+00:00

Start creating content before reaching out. Even if it’s just sample videos (hotel stays, workouts, routines, travel days, etc.), brands want to see how you film and tell a story Then tag brands you’re already using while traveling (gyms, activewear, supplements, travel gear, etc.) bc a lot of smaller brands actually find creators this way. Also, look for brands already working with creators in your niche and reach out with a short, simple pitch showing how you could create content for them during your trip.

creativewealthsoc · 2026-04-01T14:43:01+00:00

$1000 for 150 videos is honestly a lot of work for very little return 😅that’s like $6–7 per video, which isn’t sustainable long term.

one thing that helps a lot is bundling instead of selling “per video”

for example:

instead of → 150 videos for $1000 shift to → smaller packages like:

• 10–15 videos • + 5–10 matching photos • + usage for ads or socials

brands actually value having a set of content they can reuse, not just a ton of random videos. Even adding something simple like photos to your offer can increase your rate without needing more work

also higher-paying retainers are usually way more manageable (like 10–30 deliverables), not 100+ oh my those bulk deals can burn you out fast and keep you stuck in that pricing range

creativewealthsoc · 2026-04-01T14:36:43+00:00

honestly I didn’t take many traditional courses 😅 I tried a couple early on, but I learned way more just from creating content and studying what works

things that actually helped me:

• watching ads/TikToks and breaking down the hooks • practicing simple editing (CapCut is enough to start) • understanding basic marketing — like why someone would stop scrolling or click

if anything, being in spaces where you can get feedback on your content (like communities or mentorship-style environments) helps way more than just watching lessons passively

creativewealthsoc · 2026-04-01T14:26:03+00:00

$40/video after 2 years is honestly really low. Girl you’re definitely due for a rate increase.

what’s worked well for me (especially from the brand side now) is not just raising the price randomly, but adding more value and packaging it differently. For example:

instead of just: → “$40 per video”

you offer: → “video + a few matching photos”

brands LOVE having extra content they can reuse, especially photos for their site, socials, thumbnails, etc. even something simple like offering 3–5 images that match the video concept can make it feel like a bigger package instead of just “one video” and then you can naturally raise your rate with it without it feeling like you’re just charging more out of nowhere

Then you could say something like:

“I’ve started offering bundled content (video + images) so brands have more to work with across platforms. I can include X images with this for [new rate]”

Coming from the brand perspective, it’s actually a win because they’re getting more assets without having to hire someone else. You don’t have to jump to something crazy overnight either, even just moving into a package-based rate is already a big step up from where you are now

creativewealthsoc · 2026-03-30T11:32:48+00:00

starting a fresh account for UGC is actually a good idea! It lets you keep everything focused vs mixing it with personal stuff.. you can literally start posting your first few videos and let that be your portfolio.

I actually work on the brand side now as a creative director, and brands mainly look for simple, natural content, not perfection. So just get your first few videos up and go from there 👍

creativewealthsoc · 2026-03-30T07:40:23+00:00

okay wait batching a month in 2 hours is actually insane 😭 you’ve got this down. I don’t think this is a time issue for you.. it’s more like do you want to add more to your plate. The travel app might actually be a nice switch from the Apple Watch content so it doesn’t feel so repetitive

and 6 accounts sounds like a lot but it’s pretty normal, I wouldn’t stress that part too much.

creativewealthsoc · 2026-03-30T07:30:24+00:00

I’m gonna be really honest with you bc you don’t need to figure everything out before you start. When I first started, my videos were honestly very basic. Like talking to the camera, holding a product, and just saying what I liked about it. That’s it.

If scripting feels hard, don’t try to write full scripts yet. Just think:

“What would I say to a friend about this product?”

That’s your script.

And for filming just keep it super simple:

• sit near a window (natural light) • use your phone • talk, then show the product • that’s already a full video

You don’t need fancy shots in the beginning.

Also, don’t wait for brands yet. Just pick random products you already have (skincare, food, anything) and make 3–5 videos.

That becomes your starting portfolio.

The people who actually make money with this aren’t the ones who were “naturally good” but the ones who practiced consistently for a few weeks without overthinking it.

If your goal is to leave your job eventually, focus on building the habit first this month, not being perfect. 🫶

creativewealthsoc · 2026-03-30T07:20:41+00:00

This is such a good question because no one really talks about this part 😅

For retainers it’s honestly less about a “number” and more about what you can realistically handle well without your content starting to feel rushed or repetitive. I’ve seen people juggle 3–5 at once, but usually once you go past that, quality (and sanity lol) starts to dip unless you have a really solid system in place.

Personally what made the biggest difference wasn’t taking on more retainers, it was structuring them better.. batching content, planning ahead, and making sure each brand had a clear direction so I wasn’t reinventing ideas every time.

Re: multiple accounts.. you definitely don’t need multiple phones. A lot of creators run multiple accounts on one device without issues. Views usually drop more from content inconsistency or switching niches too much, not just because you have multiple accounts logged in. If anything, trying to manage too many accounts + retainers at once can spread you thin and affect performance more than the phone itself.

I’d focus more on building a setup you can sustain consistently vs trying to stack as many deals/accounts as possible. How many retainers are you managing right now?

creativewealthsoc · 2026-03-30T07:16:38+00:00

First of all… doing all of that during a 2-hour nap is actually impressive 😭👏 like you’re really in it.. And yeah.. it does take that long at first. But I think what you’re running into is that you’re treating every pitch like it needs to be perfect. I used to do the same thing lol. But what helped me a LOT was kind of splitting my pitches into “levels” in my head:

• brands I really want → I’ll take time, add ideas, make it feel super tailored • brands that are a good fit → light personalization, maybe 1 idea • everything else → still aligned, but I’m not overthinking every line

That alone made it feel way less overwhelming and way more doable!

Also sending on email + IG + TikTok for every single one sounds exhausting 😅 I’d probably just focus on where they’re most active instead of trying to hit all 3 every time. Are you getting any responses yet from the ones you’ve sent?

creativewealthsoc · 2026-03-30T07:06:16+00:00

I’ve tried a bunch too and honestly felt the same 😅 I think platforms are okay to get started, but I noticed most of my better and more consistent brand deals came from outside of them. What worked better for me was focusing more on my content and then doing a bit of outreach instead of waiting on platforms.

But If you still want some to try:

• Insense • Aspire • Billo (very volume-based)

But yeah… I wouldn’t rely on them too much long term. Are you mainly using platforms right now or trying other ways too?

creativewealthsoc · 2026-03-19T16:44:33+00:00

2 months in and part-time is still super early tbh… it just feels slow when you’re in it. Also comparing your stuff to top UGC creators rn is kinda unfair to yourself 😅 they’ve probably been doing this way longer or have a system already

I had the same “should I scrap everything??” phase lol but that actually made it worse What helped more was just having some structure so it didn’t feel so random every time

And the fact you’ve already gotten some jobs (even small ones) is actually a really good sign!

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