Glass Half Full Perspectives:

Jim Ed has earned over $4,000 from paid video reviews over the past year

Both hosts still receiving valuable free products from Chinese sellers

Planning spring yard sale with accumulated products

Products can be used for holiday gifts and employee Christmas party items

Updates & Tips:

Using Descript software for podcast/video editing

Now on TikTok - providing show previews and clips

Recording schedule: Thursday evenings, released Sunday nights around 7-8pm

Tips on video quality: Focus on efficient, good quality production rather than perfection

Looking Forward:

Testing out Airbnb product reviews as a new content opportunity

Upcoming guest speaker in two weeks to discuss content creation and monetization

Jim Ed pursuing potential dash cam sponsorship deal for his work trucks

Career Numbers:

Jim Ed's lifetime AIP earnings: $78,543

Andrew's lifetime AIP earnings: ~$14-15,000

Combined earnings approaching $100,000

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Welcome to Episode 57 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! In this podcast, Mike and Andrew talk about the ins and outs of uploading AIP videos to YouTube.

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Show Notes:

Introduction:

• Hosts Andrew and Mike dive into side hustle strategies, updates on Jim Ed’s involvement, and today's lineup covering income diversification through YouTube and systemizing reviews for Amazon Influencers.

Podcast Highlights:

1. Earnings and Growth:

   • Mike shares his Amazon Influencer numbers, surpassing last month’s earnings with $2,311 so far and a year-to-date of over $26K.
   • Andrew’s numbers reflect a slower trend this month, but his video count has grown. Both emphasize the importance of consistent uploads, especially heading into Q4.

2. Tracking and Organizing Products for Reviews:

   • Andrew recommends using Amazon wish lists to organize products you’re reviewing, making it easy to find and link them later.
   • Mike suggests creating a spreadsheet or handwritten notes to track supplier requirements, such as filming locations and specific video content, to keep content aligned with supplier expectations.

3. Q4 Strategy:

   • Focus on getting videos up before mid-November for the holiday shopping rush. Sales are expected to peak from November 10th through December 20th.
   • A post-holiday bump might occur when people buy items they didn’t receive as gifts.

4. Expanding to YouTube for Multiple Revenue Streams:

   • Mike highlights the benefits of using Genius Link or similar services to create deep links that open directly in the Amazon app, ensuring that you capture sales from mobile users.
   • YouTube allows for broader audience reach and provides analytics for tracking link clicks and conversions.

5. Creating Engaging YouTube Content:

   • Both hosts encourage using YouTube not only for individual reviews but also for comparison videos of similar products.
   • Mike shares the benefits of YouTube Shorts for increased exposure and gaining subscribers, which may ultimately drive traffic to other Amazon Influencer content.

6. Monetizing on YouTube:

   • Monetization requires 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time within a year, or 3 million Shorts views in 90 days. Reaching monetization unlocks ad revenue and other monetizable features.

7. Building an Engaged Community:

   • Join the SideHustle Heroes/Amazon Influencer Facebook group for support, tips, and shared strategies.
   • Engaging in a community fosters growth and brings fresh ideas from newcomers and experienced influencers alike.

8. Working with Suppliers:

   • Tips on managing relationships with suppliers, including best practices for timely responses and tracking requests.
   • Be mindful of the products you accept for review to avoid overwhelm and ensure efficient content creation.

Final Thoughts:

• Consider YouTube and other platforms as extensions of your content strategy to create multiple income streams.
• Feedback is encouraged! Reach out in the Facebook group or drop a comment on the podcast platform.

Our affiliate partners/links:

• Andrew's recommended transcript-based video software that saves a ton of time in editing. This is now also the service we use for our Podcast.

---> https://bit.ly/descriptSHHAIP

• For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at sidehustleheroeshq@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! In this podcast, Ali, a new AIP member joins us to talk about her experience with the program so far.

Enjoying the podcast? Please leave us a review/rating and share with your friends.

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Podcast show notes:

Intro and Free Product Dilemma

• Discussion on the challenges of accepting too many free products and how it can impact sales.
• Andrew and Jim Ed reflect on their early success with high-ticket name brand items like pool pumps vs. current lesser-known products.
• Encouragement to focus on name brand items that sell more frequently than off-brand products.

Scaling Beyond Free Products

• Strategies for scaling without relying on free products
• Considering creative ways to involve others in product reviews, such as paying parents or friends for their insights on niche products.
• Emphasizes the importance of staying selective with free products and making smarter content decisions.

Q4 Strategy & Gift Planning

• Jim Ed shares how he's preparing for Q4 by looking for products that can double as gifts for a White Elephant exchange at his company’s Christmas party.
• Tips on using free products to give meaningful gifts while keeping costs low.

Ali's Advice for New Influencers

• Don’t get discouraged by slow days or small earnings. Keep posting and stay consistent.
• Find a community to share your journey, as it helps with motivation and learning. Allie started a TikTok account to connect with other Amazon influencers and it’s been a great resource for her.

Community Importance

• Jim Ed, Andrew, and Ali emphasize how being part of an influencer community is key to growth. Connecting with others can provide motivation and ideas to keep pushing forward, especially when it comes to new strategies like product reviews and collaborations.

Final Takeaways

• Andrew reflects on the non-monetized nature of the podcast and the joy that comes from helping others grow their Amazon businesses.
• Jim Ed highlights the growth in Q4 and encourages listeners to prepare for the holiday season by creating more gift-related content

Closing Remarks

• Special thanks to Ali for joining and sharing her insights as a newcomer to the Amazon Influencer program.
• Tease for future episodes: Mike will be joining regularly with Andrew to continue sharing updates, strategies, and more tips for influencers looking to maximize their success.

Our affiliate partners/links:

• Andrew's recommended transcript-based video software that saves a ton of time in editing. This is now also the service we use for our Podcast.

---> https://bit.ly/descriptSHHAIP

• For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at sidehustleheroeshq@gmail.com