Zero to Fully Booked in 3 Months: How This Married Couple Cracked UGC at 44 and 55 with the Cordovas | EP 32

What if you could turn content creation into something you and your partner build together?

Ray and Haley Cordova went from brainstorming side hustles to booking 18 UGC gigs in a single week, and they did it all in their first three months as creators. 

Nate Flake sits down with this power couple to talk through their rapid ascension: how they found UGC, why they decided to do it together, and what it's really like to work alongside your spouse. 

Ray's 55, Haley's 44, and they're proof that age, follower count, and fancy equipment don't determine success in this space. What matters is showing up, spreading yourself across platforms, and treating UGC like the real business it is.

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Chapters:
04:20 - Discovering UGC as a Couple and Deciding to Go All In
07:15 - Using Age, Life Experience, and Identity as a Market Advantage
10:00 - Getting Comfortable on Camera Without Acting Skills
14:30 - Why Having a Second Person Speeds Up Production
18:45 - Organization Systems That Prevent Creator Burnout
23:20 - Why Posting Is About Being Found, Not Gaining Followers
29:10 - Staying Visible So Brands Keep Finding You
34:40 - Landing a World Series UGC Deal From a Simple Inbound
40:00 - Turning One Brand Deal Into a Long-Term Relationship
43:10 - Getting Paid to Travel and Shoot In Person
47:15 - Raising Rates Once Demand Increases
49:20 - Why UGC Is a Long-Term Lifestyle, Not a Side Hustle

Ray brings the on-camera energy while Haley handles the editing and admin, and together they've landed everything from Fiverr gigs to a once-in-a-lifetime shoot at the World Series. They break down which platforms actually work, how to get comfortable on camera, and what to do when brands lowball you. 

Plus, they share the systems that help them avoid burnout when gigs start flooding in.

You’ll hear the exact steps Ray and Haley took to go from zero to fully booked faster than most creators think is possible. And why building this business as a team gave them something money can't buy: time together and control over their lives.

Listen and learn how to make UGC work, whether you're flying solo or bringing your partner along for the ride.

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