Crystal Paine is a familiar name in the blogging world today, but it wasn't always that way. Back when she started blogging in the 2000s, people didn't even know what a blog was! How things have changed. 

Today, Crystal runs a large frugal living website and Instagram profile, both of which she monetizes through authentic affiliate marketing techniques. In this episode, she shares tips on finding and sharing the perfect affiliate products, while staying true to yourself AND your audience.

 

Let this episode build your confidence that selling isn't as hard (or as "salesy") as you might think.

 

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Show Notes:

[0:00:07] - Introductions

[0:00:30] - Crystal's Blogging Story

[0:05:22] - Tips for Sharing & Selling Products Authentically 

[0:09:08] - Protecting Your Audience

[0:12:37] - If Readers Get Upset...

[0:14:14] - How Do You Deal with Negative Comments?

[0:17:40] - Tips to Help Beginners Share Authentically 

[0:18:55] - Setting Parameters for Affiliate Promotions

[0:20:08] - Share Products Naturally from Your Life

[0:21:45] - Transitioning from Selling Other People's Products to Selling Your Own Products

[0:23:47] - Learning from Your Audience

[0:25:51] - Helping Other People & Being in a Community 

[0:26:45] - Concluding Thoughts

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Visit Crystal's website: https://moneysavingmom.com/Instagram: @TheMoneySavingMom

 

Join Ultimate Bundles as an affiliate: https://ultimatebundles.com/become-an-affiliate