How This Couple Built a UGC and TikTok Shop Business Together After Influencer Burnout with Ari and Abdul | EP 28

Wondering if doing UGC with your partner would be amazing... or a recipe for disaster?

Nate sits down with Ari and Abdul, a creator couple who went from burned-out micro-influencers to thriving UGC entrepreneurs. 

Ari shares how she discovered UGC three years ago when she was desperate to step away from constantly sharing her life online, and how she eventually convinced Abdul to join her. 

Their story is honest, funny, and refreshingly real. From bribing their kids to be in videos to figuring out how to read the same brief completely differently. Nate even shares how his 14-year-old daughter started her own Fiverr gig and is already booking paid work.

If you've ever felt stuck between wanting creative freedom and needing consistent income, this conversation is for you.

Chapters:
05:30 - When We Realized We’re the Niche
06:05 - Life Assets That Brands Pay For
07:17 - Camera Presence Without Cringe
10:40 - Kids, Bribes, and Brand-Building
13:58 - Quitting the Influencer Hamster Wheel
16:20 - Freedom in Scripts, Not Self
22:05 - The $0.50 for 2M Views Wake-Up
31:00 - Cracking TikTok Shop 
40:55 - Couple Workflow That Works

Ari and Abdul break down how UGC gave them the financial breathing room that influencing never did without the pressure of always being "on" or performing for an audience. 

They also dive into their recent TikTok Shop success after months of testing and almost giving up, and why the skills you build as a UGC creator are the exact ones that unlock other income streams.

By the end, you'll understand how to turn your partnership into a competitive advantage, how to avoid the drama when filming together, and why starting "messy" beats waiting for perfection every single time.

Listen and learn why brands love hiring creator pairs who bring different perspectives, natural chemistry, and flexibility. 

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