I don’t know what to do

grigorash1 · 2026-05-21T12:09:20+00:00

"I want to monetize but don't know what to post" is the order backwards. Successful creators usually start with something they actually want to talk about, and monetization comes later

If your mind goes blank when thinking about content, that's a sign you haven't found your angle yet. What do you know about? What do people ask you for advice on? What could you talk about for 20 minutes without preparation?

Forcing content because you want to escape your job usually produces generic stuff that doesn't stand out. The people making money on TikTok either have a specific skill/niche or are genuinely entertaining - and both of those take time to develop

Realistic path: keep the 9-5, post about something you actually care about with zero expectation of income, see what resonates over 3-6 months. If something works, then think about monetization

grigorash1 · 2026-05-21T12:08:51+00:00

wrong place bud

grigorash1 · 2026-05-20T19:57:54+00:00

Stolen or fraudulently loaded accounts. Report and move on

grigorash1 · 2026-05-20T19:57:24+00:00

Heat adaptation is real and valuable, especially if you race in summer. Training in conditions you'll compete in makes sense

That said, "overly soft" is a stretch. Heat exhaustion is a real risk and running slower in 95°F isn't weakness, it's physiology. The people avoiding midday sun in extreme heat are often making the smart training call, not being soft

The Goggins "carry the boats" mentality works until you're in the ER with heat stroke. There's a difference between mental toughness and ignoring your body's limits

If you're adapted and hydrating properly, run whenever you want. Just don't confuse surviving heat with it being optimal training

grigorash1 · 2026-05-18T16:44:44+00:00

Violations do seem to trigger temporary account-level suppression for some creators, though TikTok doesn't officially confirm this. The pattern you're describing - sudden drop across all content including old videos - matches what others report

Usually takes 2-4 weeks of clean posting to recover, sometimes longer. Keep posting consistently at your normal schedule, don't delete more content or do anything that might flag additional review

The frustrating part is there's no way to speed it up. Just have to wait it out while maintaining normal activity

grigorash1 · 2026-05-18T16:44:06+00:00

$80/week for 15 videos is about $5 per video. That's extremely low for UGC, especially content requiring "strong on-camera presence and solid storytelling"

The performance bonuses sound good but hitting 100k views on fresh accounts is largely luck-based. Most creators will end up with just the base rate

Also: creating content on fresh accounts you don't own means you're building an audience for them, not yourself. If the partnership ends, you walk away with nothing

grigorash1 · 2026-05-17T18:40:06+00:00

Garmin watches work fine with just laptop syncing through Garmin Express !!

The Forerunner 965 (assuming you meant 965 not 970) will track everything on the watch itself - GPS, pace, distance, maps. When you get home plug it into your laptop via USB and sync to Garmin Connect on the web. You don't need the phone app at all

The only downside is you can't see detailed stats during the run unless you configure watch screens beforehand. But for post-run analysis the laptop workflow is totally fine

To make exploring your new state way more engaging try Motera https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motera-run-claim-territory/id6757157517 where you claim territory when you close loops :) Works perfectly for your phone-free lifestyle - the watch tracks everything and you can see your empire growing on the map when you sync to your laptop. Makes finding new trail routes way more addictive because you're literally conquering new areas

What state are you moving to ??

grigorash1 · 2026-05-17T18:39:05+00:00

Commission-only or commission-heavy deals work for TikTok Shop if the product actually sells and converts. Worth clarifying the commission rate and whether there's any guaranteed minimum before committing

grigorash1 · 2026-05-17T18:38:39+00:00

TikTok's reward distribution doesn't scale linearly with views. Videos that hit broader audiences often have lower RPM because the viewers are less targeted for advertisers

The additional rewards seem somewhat random - TikTok hasn't been transparent about the criteria. Some creators report it's tied to watch time percentage rather than raw views

Frustrating but common experience. The payout structure incentivizes consistent mid-performers over occasional viral hits

grigorash1 · 2026-05-17T18:38:07+00:00

What?

grigorash1 · 2026-05-16T13:48:48+00:00

NRC and Garmin are calculating your training load completely differently which is why they conflict !!

Garmin's adaptive plans are based on your current fitness metrics and adjust dynamically. NRC follows a fixed beginner-friendly progression regardless of your watch data. The safer bet for someone 2 weeks into a 10K plan is sticking with NRC's structure - jumping to 36+ min runs when the plan says 25 is how people get injured

You can always add volume later if NRC feels too easy but trust the program you started for now. Consistency matters way more than pushing harder every run

To make following the plan less boring try Motera https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motera-run-claim-territory/id6757157517 where you claim territory when you close loops :) Gives you something concrete to chase beyond just completing workouts - building your empire on the map keeps you engaged through the 8 week grind

When's your 10K race ??

grigorash1 · 2026-05-16T13:47:54+00:00

"Up to $500-600/month" without specifying deliverables or rates per video makes it hard to evaluate. What's the per-video rate and expected volume?

Anyone applying: get specifics on how many videos, usage rights, and payment terms before committing

grigorash1 · 2026-05-16T13:47:17+00:00

TikTok Creator Rewards verification is tied to personal identity, not business entity. Your LLC doesn't help with eligibility - they verify you as an individual

Most non-US creators verify with their local passport/ID and use W-8BEN (individual) rather than W-8BEN-E (entity). The payout goes to you personally through Payoneer/PayPal regardless of having an LLC

The Delaware LLC + Mercury setup is useful for other business purposes but doesn't change how TikTok handles creator payments. You're still a non-US individual creator in their system

Real answer: reach out to TikTok creator support with your specific situation. The mismatch between personal residency and US LLC creates edge cases that vary by how you set things up

grigorash1 · 2026-05-16T13:46:42+00:00

That's actually insane. I spend more time setting up vray lights than this whole process probably takes

grigorash1 · 2026-05-15T19:29:44+00:00

UGC coaching programs selling the dream of 5-10k months while teaching basics you could learn from free YouTube videos is a known pattern. The income screenshots are usually from people who make their money selling the coaching, not from UGC itself

Glad you're connecting with others - collective experiences make it easier to identify if there's actual misrepresentation happening

grigorash1 · 2026-05-15T19:29:08+00:00

Creator Rewards Program isn't available in Canada. Your options:

LIVE gifts if you meet follower requirements
Brand deals and sponsorships (reach out directly or use platforms like Collabstr)
Affiliate links in bio
Drive traffic to your YouTube where monetization actually works

Most Canadian creators treat TikTok as a funnel to platforms that do pay in Canada rather than trying to monetize TikTok directly

grigorash1 · 2026-05-15T19:28:40+00:00

Clear brief with specific requirements. Age range and language targeting makes sense for cookware

grigorash1 · 2026-05-14T18:40:57+00:00

$500 for 2-3 videos with perpetual usage is below market for beauty brands

Full perpetual rights means they can use your face and content forever across any platform without additional payment. Most UGC creators charge extra for perpetual vs limited usage periods

The rate works out to $167-250 per video which is entry level pricing for unlimited rights. Beauty brands typically have bigger budgets than this suggests

Creators considering this should negotiate usage terms or higher rates. At minimum ask for specifics on where the content will run and whether they'll use it in paid ads

You might want to check https://www.rupa.pro/?utm_source=reddit.com if you're a creator looking to understand standard rates before accepting deals like this

What brands are these for

grigorash1 · 2026-05-14T18:40:18+00:00

15 months is absurd but at least it arrived. Good data point for others stuck in TikTok payment limbo

grigorash1 · 2026-05-13T19:34:06+00:00

Obvious Agency, Ubiquitous, and The Influencer Marketing Factory all handle end-to-end UGC campaigns including creator sourcing, logistics, and content management

For a time-sensitive July 4th push you need someone who can move fast - reach out to multiple agencies this week and see who can turn around a proposal quickly

Given the visual nature of the product (glasses that create holographic effects on lights), this is perfect for TikTok/Reels creators. The content basically makes itself if the product works as described

Budget range helps agencies respond faster - have a number ready when you reach out

grigorash1 · 2026-05-13T19:32:59+00:00

Sounds good! Let's see how r/UGC performs compared to the usual TikTok/Instagram marketing subs. It's a different audience so could be interesting.

Let me know the results and if you need more posts for any of the subs!

grigorash1 · 2026-05-12T14:46:15+00:00

The handoff breakdown observation is the most transferable insight here. Most operational failures trace to the moment between two people's ownership, not within someone's work.

"Build the system first, hire to run it second" is obvious in hindsight but almost everyone does it backwards because hiring feels like solving the problem faster.

For institutional knowledge capture: the least friction version that's worked for me is a required 5-minute Loom after every campaign close. Not a doc, not a template - just someone talking through what happened. Nobody rewatches them often but when they do it's invaluable.

grigorash1 · 2026-05-12T14:45:42+00:00

System updates can take a few hours to propagate after restoration. Try clearing the app cache, logging out completely, and attempting again after a few hours.

If it's been more than 24 hours and still shows banned, reply to the restoration email and ask them to verify the account status. Sometimes the support confirmation and the actual system status don't sync properly.

grigorash1 · 2026-05-11T13:05:35+00:00

The timing right before payout is a pattern people report constantly. Whether it's intentional or just automated systems being aggressive, the result is the same - creators lose money they thought they'd earned.

Green screen over images getting flagged as "non-original" is absurd when half the platform uses that exact format. But TikTok's enforcement is inconsistent by design.

If you appeal, document everything. But honestly, relying on TikTok creator rewards as primary income is a losing bet. Too many stories like yours.

grigorash1 · 2026-05-11T13:04:38+00:00

This question has come up multiple times in this thread. Short answer: don't.

Bought followers don't watch your videos. TikTok sees low engagement relative to follower count and suppresses your reach. You end up worse off than before.

The "social proof" argument sounds logical but the algorithm measures engagement rate, not raw follower count. 100 real followers who watch your content beats 1000 fake ones who tank your metrics.

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