UGC 101 Episode 13 - How to Get Brands to Pay You
Jul 7, 2025
Navigating the world of payments can be a headache for creators. Discover how professional invoicing can streamline collections and protect relationships with brands. Learn about common issues like ghosting and disputes, and why contracts are essential. Grace shares DuPay's impressive recovery success and advice on avoiding scams. Plus, tips on negotiating payment terms and fostering professionalism in communication. This discussion emphasizes treating your creative work like a business to ensure you get paid what you deserve!
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Buy Professional Invoice Protection
- Subscribe to DuPay or a similar invoice-advocacy service to protect income from unpaid invoices.
- Pay a small monthly fee to get unlimited professional unpaid-invoice support and peace of mind.
Why UGC Has Unique Payment Problems
- UGC creators face more unpaid-invoice friction because of more frequent, smaller gigs and newer brands.
- That creates a niche where focused advocacy and tools can be especially effective.
Use A Third-Party To End Ghosting
- Bring in a third-party advocate instead of repeatedly emailing a ghosting client yourself.
- Professional persistence from an advocate gets responses without burning bridges.