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In this episode, Mike and Ben break down their February earnings inside the Amazon Influencer Program and discuss several important Amazon Influencer changes that creators should be paying attention to right now.They share their February results, with Ben finishing the month at over $10,600 and Mike finishing around $9,200, along with a breakdown of where that revenue came from. The conversation covers Amazon onsite commissions, offsite earnings, Creator Connections campaigns, brand bonuses, international affiliate sales using Geniuslink, and YouTube traffic driving additional income.A major focus of this episode is the potential end of halo sales, what that means for Amazon Influencers, and why creators may need to shift back toward the fundamentals of product research and consistent content creation if reporting and attribution continue to change.Mike and Ben also discuss the growing opportunity around Amazon sponsored clicks, which is emerging as another potential offsite revenue stream for creators working with major brands. They talk about how creators can combine platforms like YouTube, Pinterest, and Amazon onsite videos to diversify traffic and reduce dependence on a single platform.Other topics include recent mobile carousel changes that may impact clicks, the expansion of excluded product categories, strategies for capturing TV viewers using QR codes, and why focusing on long-term creator fundamentals is still the safest path forward.If you’re an Amazon Influencer, affiliate marketer, or content creator building income through Amazon and YouTube, this episode covers the key updates, strategies, and mindset shifts you should be thinking about right now.
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In this episode, Mike and Ben break down their February earnings inside the Amazon Influencer Program and discuss several important Amazon Influencer changes that creators should be paying attention to right now.They share their February results, with Ben finishing the month at over $10,600 and Mike finishing around $9,200, along with a breakdown of where that revenue came from. The conversation covers Amazon onsite commissions, offsite earnings, Creator Connections campaigns, brand bonuses, international affiliate sales using Geniuslink, and YouTube traffic driving additional income.A major focus of this episode is the potential end of halo sales, what that means for Amazon Influencers, and why creators may need to shift back toward the fundamentals of product research and consistent content creation if reporting and attribution continue to change.Mike and Ben also discuss the growing opportunity around Amazon sponsored clicks, which is emerging as another potential offsite revenue stream for creators working with major brands. They talk about how creators can combine platforms like YouTube, Pinterest, and Amazon onsite videos to diversify traffic and reduce dependence on a single platform.Other topics include recent mobile carousel changes that may impact clicks, the expansion of excluded product categories, strategies for capturing TV viewers using QR codes, and why focusing on long-term creator fundamentals is still the safest path forward.If you’re an Amazon Influencer, affiliate marketer, or content creator building income through Amazon and YouTube, this episode covers the key updates, strategies, and mindset shifts you should be thinking about right now.
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____________________
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
If you are looking for deeper strategy, accountability, and honest conversations with other serious content creators, the Creator’s Leverage Guild was built for exactly that.
Learn more and join here:
Creator’s Leverage Guild
_____________________
WORK 1-ON-1 WITH MIKE AND BEN
Get personalized guidance on content strategy, monetization, brand deals, and scaling your creator business.
• Book a 1-hour coaching call
• Save with a 4-session coaching package
Sign Me Up!
_________________________
JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
Connect with other Amazon Influencers and content creators, ask questions, and stay up to date on what is working right now.
Amazon Influencer Success Facebook Group
_________________________
TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CREATORS
Viral Vue
Make smarter content decisions and grow faster.
Try Viral Vue here
Use code STRAHL10 for 10% off for life
Oink
Track earnings and performance across platforms.
Try Oink here
Use code STRAHL10 for 10% off for life
Descript
Edit podcasts and videos faster and easier.
Check out Descript here
Geniuslinks: Our #1 Deeplinking Pick!
Try Geniuslinks!
VidiQ: Our #1 pick for YouTube channel Insights!
Try VidIQ
Keepa: Makes advanced product research for AIP a breeze!
Try Keepa
Lasso: Deeplinking for Blogs & YouTube
Get Lasso
Kadence WP: Great amazing websites for blogs
Try Kadence
Affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
__________________________
CONTACT
Have a question, collaboration opportunity, or topic request?
Email: [email protected]

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