Want to get more UGC brand deals without spending all day cold pitching? In this episode of The UGC Playbook, Sisi breaks down 5 practical ways UGC creators can find paid brand work in 2026 — including direct outreach, creator platforms, agencies, freelance marketplaces, inbound opportunities and referrals. You’ll learn: • Where UGC creators are actually finding paid work in 2026 • How to approach brands directly without sending generic cold pitches • Which UGC platforms and marketplaces are worth using • How agencies can become a source of repeat creator work • How to make your portfolio and profile easier for brands to discover • Why inbound opportunities matter more as you grow • How to use referrals and repeat clients to reduce constant pitching • What to focus on if you’re still trying to land your first paid UGC deal You do not need to rely on one method to find work. The strongest UGC creators build multiple ways for brands to find, hire and rehire them. 🎓 FREE UGC CLASS Learn how to work towards your first £1,000 as a UGC creator — even with zero followers: https://www.theugcplaybook.com/free-ugc-class 📱 FREE UGC DEAL TRACKER Track your UGC brand leads, deals, deliverables, payments and follow-ups for free: https://www.theugcplaybook.com/ugc-deal-tracker New episodes of The UGC Playbook every Tuesday.
19min•Sep 8, 2026