The UGC Industry Podcast

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  7-Figure Agency Owner: "Stop Chasing Followers, Chase Money" | Colin Madden E3 22.09.2026 33min

  What happens when you stop chasing followers and start creating videos that brands will pay for? In this episode of the UGC Industry Podcast, Brandon Hien sits down with Colin Madden, a Content Economy coach who built a seven-figure agency at just 22, to discuss his journey from aspiring influencer to full-time UGC creator and agency owner. Colin shares how a TikTok opportunity he initially thought was a scam led to a $10,000 first month, how existing brand relationships helped him land his...
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  The Queen of Tech UGC Reveals Her Secrets to Going Viral | Sidney Brant E2 22.09.2026 37min

  What separates a UGC video that gets ignored from one that takes off? In this episode of the UGC Industry Podcast, Brandon Hien sits down with Sidney Brant, the queen of viral tech UGC, to discuss natural on-camera delivery, storytelling, consistent experimentation, and building relationships with brands. Sidney shares how one video generated roughly $41,000 in performance pay across three platforms, what her early low-view months taught her, and why a higher retainer doesn’t always mean gr...
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  He Trained 1,000 UGC Creators—Here’s What the Best Do Differently | Owen Nurminen E1 22.09.2026 24min

  What separates a UGC creator who lands a few deals from one who builds a lasting business? In this episode of the UGC Industry Podcast, Brandon Hien sits down with Owen, founder of Content Economy, to discuss the rise of organic UGC, what he’s learned from training over 1,000 creators, and the skills that help creators earn better opportunities. Owen shares how he went from creating content for WHOOP to connecting creators with apps hiring at scale, why a lower per-video rate doesn’t always...