I want to share a recent monetization experience I had with Social Native because it’s the kind of opportunity a lot of automotive creators run into, and there isn’t always a lot of clear information out there when it happens. I was contacted on Instagram by a rep from Social Native about participating in a campaign for Scott Towels. Like most of these outreach messages, my first reaction was skepticism. I tried to do some due diligence, but honestly, there wasn’t a ton of detailed creator feedback or deep breakdowns available. What I could tell was that Social Native appeared to be a real platform and that they worked with legitimate, recognizable brands. At a certain point, I decided to take a calculated chance, knowing that worst case I’d be out the cost of the products and some time. After signing up on their platform, I received instructions for the campaign. The campaign involved reviewing Scott Shop Towels and Scott Wet Towels. One thing that’s important to note is that I had to purchase the products myself. That’s not unusual for UGC-style campaigns, but it’s something creators should be aware of before agreeing. The instructions themselves were clear and straightforward, and the rep I worked with was responsive and helpful. After I told him which products I had purchased, he actually recommended me for a second Scott Towels campaign, which I wasn’t expecting and took as a good sign. For the first deliverable, I shot a POV-style video using two of the products. That video needed to be posted on my socials and also uploaded to the Social Native platform for brand approval. The approval came through quickly, and I was paid $250. The second video featured just one product. This one did not require posting on my social channels and only needed to be uploaded to Social Native. The brand approval process took longer this time, but it was eventually approved, and I received another $250. In total, I earned $500 for two short-form videos. Overall, the experience was positive. Communication was solid, expectations were clear, the brand was legitimate, and payment came through as promised. That said, this wasn’t completely risk-free. There wasn’t a ton of third-party validation available upfront, I had to front the cost of the products, and approval timelines can vary.

Got invited to the Temu influencer program and was given $25 right off the bat to "purchase" something to review. Obviously going to stick to automotive related items so we'll see when it arrives and what the program is like BUT they look to be going pretty aggressive... anyone else have any Intel? Their referral bonuses are good to, and not much guidance on "minimum follower count" or anything. Someone give it a shotwith my link and lets see: 🚀 Earn Instantly – Just 1 Click! Hi friends! 👋 Join me on Temu's influencer program! Just sign up & verify your social media account via my link and I'll earn up to $240 instantly 💰 PLUS, you'll get free product to $500 too! 🎉 🔗 https://temu.to/k/pn6lzxcih4c 🔍 ina767413

Hey everyone, my name is Frank, but some people call me the Captain thanks to my boat of a car (2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack). You can find me online everywhere at @captain.392. Car creators are scattered across different platforms and local car clubs, but there’s not really one place that pulls us all together. Tips and tricks specific to our niche are hard to find, and there aren’t any clear paths to growth for people making automotive content. REV’D UP is here to change that—a dedicated space for car creators to share what works, learn from each other, and build something bigger as a community. I’ve been making car content for a while now, with around 30,000 followers on TikTok and 17,000 on Instagram. I’ve had multiple videos pass a million views (,y 2.4M view TikTok is below), and over time, that reach started to turn into tiny bits of income. I’m already monetized and have made money through my content. I’ve received free products for videos, brought in small but steady commissions from TikTok Shop, and worked with third parties who’ve paid me anywhere from $50 to $500 for UGC projects. It’s not full‑time money yet, but every bit of progress proves this path is possible. The goal for 2026 is to hit 100,000 followers—and I’d like to do it TOGETHER with everyone here. This community is for creators who want to learn, grow, and collaborate. We’ll share ideas, study what works, trade feedback, and help each other get noticed. Take a moment to introduce yourself below. Tell us about your car, your content, and where you’re at in your creator journey. Let’s get to work and build something real.