If you’ve ever been ghosted by a brand, stressed about late payments, or totally overwhelmed by contracts—this episode is for you. Because let’s be real: this stuff will happen. And today, we’re diving into how to protect your income and your energy as a UGC creator.

Whether you're new to UGC or knee-deep in brand deals, this convo with Grace from DuPay breaks down everything you wish someone told you when you started: how to send invoices that actually get paid, red flags to look for in contracts, and what to do when a brand ghosts you (spoiler: you’re not powerless 👏).

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why every UGC creator needs to view themselves as a business
✅ How to create an invoice that actually gets you paid
✅ What to include in contracts to protect your content and income
✅ Real stories of ghosted creators and how DuPay got them paid
✅ How to handle unpaid invoices, usage overages, and content theft
✅ And the $19/month service that could save your creative sanity

Key Points: UGC, UGC tips, contracts, invoices, late payments, ghosted by brands, user generated content, freelance creator, income protection for creators

Where to Find Grace & DuPay:
👉 Website: https://dupayme.com
👉 Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn: @dupayme

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