UGC Income for Actors and VOAs | Getting Paid as a Performer

Chrissy Hogue Bartels, SAG-AFTRA Actor, Producer, and Educator
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UGC Income for Actors & VOAs helps performers make money now using the skills they already have. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA actor and educator Chrissy Hogue Bartels, this podcast breaks down how actors and voice artists are booking paid UGC, negotiating rates, and building sustainable income without giving up their creative goals. If you want practical strategies, honest industry talk, and permission to get paid, you’re in the right place.

  1. 12/31/2025

    Client Communication: How to Talk to Brands Like a Professional (Scripts Included)

    Talking to brands professionally is a game changer for UGC creators, actors, and voice artists.In Episode 12, Chrissy breaks down the exact communication framework you need to book confidently, deliver consistently, and get rehired.You’ll learn:• How to communicate with brands like a professional• Scripts for initial conversations• Clarifying questions every creator should ask• How to deliver content (the right way)• The 5 behaviors brands rehire for• How to maintain emotional neutrality• The “Rehire Email” that leads to repeat projects• Why actors & VO artists excel in brand communication Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram @chrissyhoguebartels and DM me “INFO.”

    5 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    How Brands Think: The Psychology Behind Choosing UGC Creators

    Understanding how brands think is one of the most important — and most overlooked — skills for UGC creators, actors, and voice artists.In this episode, Chrissy breaks down the Brand Decision Pyramid and explains the psychology behind why brands choose certain creators. You’ll learn exactly what brands look for, how they make decisions, and how to position yourself as the creator they trust, hire, and rehire.In this episode:• The 4 psychological factors brands use to choose creators• Why your acting & VO training gives you a conversion advantage• What brands are evaluating in the first 5 seconds• The emotional triggers that lead to a “yes”• How to become the “predictable creator” brands rely on• How to stand out in a saturated UGC market Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram @chrissyhoguebartels and DM me “INFO.”

    6 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    How Brands Think - Understanding the Psychology Behind Why Brands Choose Creators

    Understanding how brands think is one of the most important — and most overlooked — skills for UGC creators, actors, and voice artists.In this episode, Chrissy breaks down the Brand Decision Pyramid and explains the psychology behind why brands choose certain creators. You’ll learn exactly what brands look for, how they make decisions, and how to position yourself as the creator they trust, hire, and rehire.In this episode:• The 4 psychological factors brands use to choose creators• Why your acting & VO training gives you a conversion advantage• What brands are evaluating in the first 5 seconds• The emotional triggers that lead to a “yes”• How to become the “predictable creator” brands rely on• How to stand out in a saturated UGC market Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram @chrissyhoguebartels and DM me “INFO.”

    5 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    UGC Negotiation for Actors & VO Artists: How to Respond to Low Offers

    Negotiation is the skill that protects your income as a creator — and most actors, voice artists, and UGC creators have never been taught how to do it.This episode breaks it down clearly and confidently.In this episode, you’ll learn:• The 3 Rules of UGC Negotiation• The Value-Based Counter Offer• How to respond to low offers• How to negotiate usage fees• The Silence Technique• How to walk away professionally• Why actors and VO artists have natural negotiation strengths Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram @chrissyhoguebartels and DM me “INFO.”

    5 min

  5. 12/27/2025

    UGC Contracts & Usage Rights Explained (Actors NEED This)

    Usage rights are where creators lose the MOST money — and today you’ll learn exactly how to protect yourself.Chrissy breaks down:• Deliverables vs usage• Paid ads vs organic usage• Whitelisting vs Spark Ads• Usage fee pricing• Red flags in contracts• What to NEVER sign• What every contract MUST include Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram @chrissyhoguebartels and DM me “INFO.”

    5 min

  6. 12/26/2025

    How Much to Charge for UGC (For Actors & VO Artists)

    Pricing UGC is confusing — but it doesn’t have to be.In this episode, Chrissy breaks down her Signature UGC Pricing Ladder so actors and VO artists know how much to charge, when to raise rates, and how to avoid underpricing their work.You’ll learn the difference between deliverable rates and usage fees, how actor-trained creators can charge more, and the mindset shift that helps you price confidently. Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram @chrissyhoguebartels and DM me “INFO.”

    5 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    How to Pitch Brands (Without Feeling Weird) — The UGC Outreach Formula

    Pitching brands is the MOST important skill in UGC — and the most misunderstood.In this episode, Chrissy teaches you the 3-Sentence Pitch that books UGC work without being salesy, awkward, or overwhelming. You’ll learn where to find brands that actually hire creators, how to choose the right ones for your type, and how to build a consistent, professional outreach habit. Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram @chrissyhoguebartels and DM me “INFO.”

    6 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Create Your First UGC Portfolio in 15 Minutes | UGC Income for Actors & VOAs

    If you’ve been wanting to start UGC but keep putting it off because you “don’t have a portfolio yet” — today ends that.In this power-packed episode, I walk you step-by-step through building your entire beginner UGC portfolio in just 15 minutes using nothing more than your phone and the skills you already have as a performer.No perfection.No fancy equipment.No overthinking.Just clear, simple action you can take right now.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The 4 videos every UGC portfolio needsHow to film each clip in 3–5 minutesWhat brands actually look for in creators (it’s not what you think)How actors + VO artists have an instant advantageHow to organize and share your portfolio so you can start pitching todayThe mindset shift that helps performers stop waiting and start creatingBy the end of this episode, you'll have a ready-to-use portfolio you can send to brands, creator platforms, and agencies TODAY. Want to work together or learn more? Follow me on Instagram @chrissyhoguebartels and DM me “INFO.”

    5 min
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UGC Income for Actors & VOAs helps performers make money now using the skills they already have. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA actor and educator Chrissy Hogue Bartels, this podcast breaks down how actors and voice artists are booking paid UGC, negotiating rates, and building sustainable income without giving up their creative goals. If you want practical strategies, honest industry talk, and permission to get paid, you’re in the right place.

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