Book a $1,000 UGC deal in your first week: 65 pitches through Bento and SideShift
A portfolio on a marketplace can turn one small offer into a bigger contract.
Figures as shared by the poster on Reddit (r/UGCcreators, checked Oct 21, 2026), not verified · source
From @KazzyUGC on Reddit (r/UGCcreators) · Oct 2026 · Share
The Short Version
How u/KazzyUGC did it: She says the deal came to $1,000 (self-reported, not verified), and that it came with broad, unlimited usage rights she wouldn't accept long term.
- What: u/KazzyUGC pitched about 65 brands in her first week (35 through Bento, 20 SideShift applications, about 10 on Reddit and X).
- Result: She says the deal came to $1,000 (self-reported, not verified), and that it came with broad, unlimited usage rights she wouldn't accept long term.
| Who | u/KazzyUGC |
|---|---|
| Tool | Not named in the source |
| Money | Not disclosed |
| Timeframe | Oct 2026 |
| Source | Reddit (r/UGCcreators) |
| Self-reported | Yes (money figures); platform numbers checked |
The workflow
Where & With What
What They Did
- 1The moveu/KazzyUGC pitched about 65 brands in her first week (35 through Bento, 20 SideShift applications, about 10 on Reddit and X).
- 2Step 2Start from one product photo
- 3Step 3Write several hooks and scripts
- 4ResultShe says the deal came to $1,000 (self-reported, not verified), and that it came with broad, unlimited usage rights she wouldn't accept long term.
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
Just the platform account.
How much does it cost?
No paid tools needed: this case uses only the platform itself, which is free to join.
Is it allowed?
Yes. Disclose ads and label realistic AI content using TikTok's AI label. Source.
Watch out: She had three years of social media marketing experience. Read usage-rights terms before signing.
Try It Yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) Write 3 AI ad scripts for [product]: a 3-second hook, the problem, the product in use, and a clear call to action. For each, give the shot list and say which lines need a real customer's permission or proof.
Your first step
Paste the prompt into your AI assistant and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
More detail: An agency found her Bento portfolio, offered one video for $240, then expanded it to four raw videos.
Source: @KazzyUGC on Reddit (r/UGCcreators) · Oct 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as shared by the poster on Reddit (r/UGCcreators, checked Oct 21, 2026), not verified. Updated .
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