STOP Doing This on Camera (It Kills Brand Deals) ft. @theChrisGoor | EP 48

What if the skills you already have are worth more than you think and you’ve just been looking in the wrong place?

Host Nate Flake sits down with Chris Goor, a veteran UK cameraman (Glastonbury, royal events, live broadcast), to break down what it actually takes to build a content career from scratch.

Chris shares how he went from zero to 140k+ on Instagram (and tens of thousands across platforms) by running a simple experiment…

Chapters:
00:04:04 - Why He Left TV
00:05:00 - Posting With No Monetization
00:06:52 - Content That Actually Changes Lives
00:08:04 - The North Star Content Filter
00:09:11 - Phone vs Pro Camera Reality
00:10:18 - The Simple Editing Breakthrough
00:11:00 - Getting Comfortable On Camera
00:12:56 - Building a Recognizable Personal Brand
00:15:11 - Why Intentional Content Matters
00:17:06 - When Growth Feels Invisible
00:19:16 - Why Slow Growth Wins
00:21:17 - Going Viral Too Early Is a Trap
00:22:51 - Attracting the Right Audience
00:23:45 - Solving Problems for Brands
00:24:58 - Creators Get in Their Own Way
00:26:00 - How to Sound Natural on Camera
00:30:00 - Performance and Delivery Nuance
00:36:05 - Freedom and Earning on Your Terms
00:40:59 - What is Couch to Creator?

If you've been putting off starting because your gear isn't good enough, your niche isn't clear, or you don't feel natural on camera yet, this episode answers all of it.

The conversation gets real when Nate and Chris dig into why viral moments can actually set you back, how to use AI as a creative tool without losing your voice, and what it means to build content that people remember you for. 

There's a moment in this episode where the whole "just be consistent" advice finally clicks in a way that actually makes sense.

Press play and learn how to stop overthinking your content and start building something that lasts.

Chris Goor: Instagram & TIKTOK

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UGC 101 is a podcast for creators who want to make real money with user-generated content without a big following, expensive gear, or a background in marketing. Host Nate Flake is a working UGC creator who has partnered with hundreds of brands and built his business from scratch. Each week, he sits down with everyday creators, brand strategists, and freelancers to break down what's actually working in the UGC space right now.