The UGC Starter Course

Land your first paid UGC brand deals — even if you’re starting from zero

The beginner-friendly system to go from total beginner to your first paid brand collaborations — learn what UGC really is, build a portfolio brands trust, and send pitches that actually get replies.

Join the Starter Course — $97

$97 or 2 × $55 · Beginner-friendly · 30-Day Action Guarantee

How to start UGC in 2026

 

 

Creators inside the Starter Course have gone from never touching UGC to landing their first paid brand collaborations — with a real portfolio, a pitch that gets replies, and the confidence to charge.

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The Real Reason

You’re not stuck. You’re just missing the system.

You make great content. You hit post and… nothing. Meanwhile someone with half your editing skills lands a $1,500 brand deal from a video they filmed on their phone.

You see other creators booking paid work, getting repeat clients, building real income from UGC. And somewhere under the frustration, you know you could do that too.

But you keep getting stuck. On the niche. On the pitch. On what to even charge — and whether to send that email at all, because what if they say no. Again.

Here’s what no one’s telling you.

The creators winning right now aren’t more talented than you. They’re not luckier. They’re not working harder. They just have the system you don’t have yet.

A repeatable way to find brands. A pitch that actually gets replies. Pricing that pays you what you’re worth. And a way to turn one yes into months of paid work.

 

Who This Is For

Who is this for?

 

A beginner creator ready to land your first paid brand deals with a step-by-step path.

 

A creator stuck at one-off gigs who wants steady, repeat clients instead of starting from zero.

 

A creator tired of underpricing who’s ready to charge what their work is actually worth.

 

Anyone with a phone and drive to turn UGC into a real, reliable income.

What’s Inside

When you join, here’s everything you get

The full system, the tools, and the support to get booked and paid — all in one place.

7 step-by-step modules

A beginner-friendly roadmap from zero to your first paid brand deals, mapped in order.

Done-for-you templates

Pitch scripts, rate cards, and contracts — never start from a blank page.

The UGC Creator Collective

Our private community where I coach you alongside other creators.

The 90-Day UGC Guide

The step-by-step roadmap, included free with your course.

Lifetime access + updates

Keep everything forever, plus every future update I add.

What You’ll Do

Everything you’ll be able to do

By the end, you won’t be guessing — you’ll have the system to get booked, paid, and re-booked.

Find Brands

Find brands to pitch

Know exactly where the brands already paying creators are — and how to get on their radar.

Pitch

Pitches that get replies

Use proven templates and scripts so your outreach actually gets opened and answered.

Pricing

Charge what you’re worth

Set your rates with clear pricing formulas — and stop underselling your work.

Portfolio

A brand-ready portfolio

Build a polished portfolio that turns views into paid client work.

First Deals

Land your first paid deals

Go from zero to your first paid brand collaboration with a clear, repeatable process.

Confidence

Pitch without the fear

Send outreach and show up on camera with confidence, even as a total beginner.

The Curriculum

Modules for every stage of the journey

From total beginner to your first paid brand deal — mapped out in order.

UGC Crash Course
 
01UGC Crash Course
Starter Portfolio
 
02Starter Portfolio
Find Brands
 
03Find Brands
First Pitch
 
04First Pitch
Pricing & Contracts
 
05Pricing & Contracts
Deliver Like a Pro
 
06Deliver Like a Pro
First Paid Deal
 
07First Paid Deal

THE CURRICULUM

Seven modules to your first paid deal

Follow it step by step — each module builds the next piece of landing your first paid brand deal.

01UGC Crash Course+
What UGC really is, how the brand-deal economy works, and exactly what brands pay creators for — so you start with a clear picture.
02Build Your Starter Portfolio+
Create a client-converting portfolio — even with zero clients — using proven templates and brand-photo standards.
03Find Brands That Need UGC+
Know exactly where to find brands actively paying creators, across beauty, fitness, food, tech and more.
04Send Your First UGC Pitch+
The exact pitch templates, subject lines and openers that actually get opened and get brands saying yes.
05Pricing, Getting Paid & Contracts+
Set your rates with a clear pricing framework, send invoices, and handle simple contracts with confidence.
06Deliver Your First Brand Collab Like a Pro+
The exact steps to deliver your content professionally so brands love working with you and come back.
07Landing Your First Paid UGC Deal+
Put it all together and land your first paid UGC deal with confidence.
Everything Included

Every resource & tool you’ll ever need

You’re not just getting lessons — you’re getting the templates, scripts, systems, and support to actually find brands, pitch, and get paid.

 Personal portfolio audits & feedback from Gianna
 Brand-pitch templates & scripts that get replies
 Pricing formulas and rate cards
 Contract and invoice templates
 100+ hook frameworks and content structures
 Reels, carousel, and Stories frameworks
 The 90-Day UGC roadmap, mapped step by step
 A private community and ongoing support
Templates and resources included

Real Results

Creators are already doing this

"I landed a $500 project within my first month."

The pricing module gave me the confidence to charge what I'm worth instead of taking the first number a brand offered. I had no idea I was leaving money on the table until this course showed me the framework.

— Carrie W.

"The portfolio building section was a game-changer."

I went from having nothing to show brands to a portfolio that actually gets responses.

Pitches I sent before the course got ignored - same pitches with the new portfolio attached land calls.

— Sabrina A.

"One of the best investments I've made for myself."

 

What I loved most about this course is how practical it is. From learning how to pitch to brands, set your rates, create a portfolio, she covers it all in a way that feels empowering and approachable.

— Alex F.

In Their Words

Hear it from them

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WINS FROM THE COMMUNITY

Wins happening right now

Real messages from creators inside the community!

Creator win: signed my first brand contract today
Creator win: made my rate card and got my first request to send it over
Creator win: the brand accepted all my contract revisions
Creator win: pitched 60 brands with a 100 percent open rate

Ready When You Are

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30-Day Promise

The 30-Day Action Guarantee

Complete all the course modules, send 5 documented brand pitches using the templates (with screenshots to [email protected]), and wait the full 30-day program window. If you haven’t landed a paid deal, you’re eligible for a full refund after Day 30. I refund students who put in the work. Effort + time + completion = refund.

This is not an income guarantee. Results depend on your effort.

Questions?

Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience, followers, or gear to start?

No. The Starter Course is built for complete beginners — you’ll learn what UGC really is, build a portfolio from scratch, and send your first pitches, with no following or fancy equipment required.

How is this different from the free 90-Day Guide?

The 90-Day Guide is a self-paced roadmap. The Starter Course builds on it with video lessons for every step, the full pitch templates library, the rate-card framework, and the modules that turn the roadmap into a working system you can use to send your first applications this week — and the Guide is included free.

What do I get for my $97, and is there a guarantee?

All 7 modules, the full pitch & pricing templates, the 90-Day UGC Guide (free), and access to the private creator community — with lifetime access. Backed by the 30-Day Action Guarantee: do the work, and if you don’t land a paid deal, you’re eligible for a full refund after Day 30.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes — pay $97 once, or 2 monthly payments of $55. Both give you lifetime access to the full course and the private creator community.

You already know you can do this. Let’s make it your job.

Join the Starter Course

$97 or 2 × $55 · Lifetime access · 30-Day Action Guarantee

Individual results vary. Earnings figures reflect Gianna Cestone’s personal experience and are not typical or guaranteed. Most beginners earn $0–$500 in their first 90 days; some earn nothing. It’s Social Gi is a d/b/a of GMC Health and Fitness Inc.