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- Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #27: TikTok shops and affiliate opportunities and guest, Kayla, digital nomad
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #26!
We are excited to announce that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link below to be notified when it goes live or text INFLUENCER to 507-800-0090 to receive a text, when this training goes live.
https://provenazinfluencer.com/
Show notes:
- TikTok shops are taking off and could be big for influencer marketing
- TikTok allow sellers/creators to tag shoppable products directly in their videos
- Viewers can then purchase featured products straight from the video without leaving TikTok
- Could be an opportunity for Amazon influencers to cross-promote products they've already reviewed
Kayla Interview:
- Guest Kayla shares her experience as a digital nomad and freelance writer traveling the world for the past 6 years
- She has a book coming out on January 30th for North America called "How to Be a Digital Nomad: Build a Successful Career While Traveling the World"
- Discussed obstacles and practical tips for the digital nomad lifestyle, including expectations, work habits, Airbnb recommendations, etc.
Book Plug:
- Her book helps debunk myths about digital nomads and shows it's possible for people of all ages to have this lifestyle
- It's a practical guide for people interested to get started as a nomad
- You can get her book, "How to Be a Digital Nomad: Build a Successful Career While Traveling the World" on Amazon when it releases in January.
Tips Discussed:
- Have realistic expectations about work/life balance as a digital nomad
- Test yourself: if you had spotty WiFi on an island, would your work stress you out? If so, you may struggle
- When booking Airbnbs, look for fast WiFi, walkable grocery stores and activities
- For digital nomads, flexibility and freedom are more important than "cheap" accommodations
- U.S. passport holders and native English speakers have major advantages to work abroad
Our affiliate partners/links:
Check out Proven Amazon Course's free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below:
---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast
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.
Check it out:
---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
1 hr - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #26: AIP Mindset for the Holiday Season and Guests David & Marlene Offer Valuable Side Hustle Advice
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #26!
We are excited to announce that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link below to be notified when it goes live or text INFLUENCER to 507-800-0090 to receive a text, when this training goes live.
https://provenazinfluencer.com/
Podcast intro:
Andrew and Jim Ed share their latest sales numbers and discuss goals for the busy holiday season. They talk about the need to keep creating videos consistently, even if at a reduced rate.
Special guests David and Marlene join to provide advice for side hustlers based on their experience starting a publishing company while working full-time jobs.
David and Marlene emphasize being authentic to your brand, consistently delivering quality content, and not getting distracted trying to do too much. They offer tips for new authors looking to self-publish.
You can find their publishing service at: https://www.goodstoriespublishing.com/
Takeaways include focusing on high quality over quantity of videos, staying efficient to publish videos quickly, keeping perspective that side hustles provide transferable skills, and not getting discouraged by changes in Amazon Influencers.
Our affiliate partners/links:
Check out Proven Amazon Course's free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below:
---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast
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.
Check it out:
---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
46 min - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #25: Why Amazon Influencers is a Great Foundation and We Interview Credibility Expert Mitch Levy
Welcome to the Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #25. Join Jim Ed and Andrew as they discuss the latest in their Amazon influencer side hustle journey. In this episode, they go over recent revenue numbers, share tips on negotiating rates with suppliers, and talk about the importance of building a strong foundation of skills through the influencer program.
The guys stress the value of reviewing pricier items when possible, in addition to more affordable products. Even small commissions can add up quickly at scale.
They share tactics for getting the best rates from suppliers, emphasizing the importance of building negotiation skills. While free reviews are okay at first, putting a price tag on your time and content pays off.
Andrew and Jim Ed explore how the Amazon program helps build transferable skills for future opportunities. Even if this platform shifts over time, the abilities gained in video production, relationship building, sales, and more have ongoing value.
Stay tuned for more insider tips and an interview with special guest Mitch Levy later in this episode!
- Mitch is an author, executive coach, and global credibility expert. He has published over 60 books and interviewed 500 thought leaders on credibility.
- Credibility is defined as being trusted, known, and liked. The three components are trust, being known/understood, and being liked/respected.
- To be more credible: be authentic, don't exaggerate claims, align your internal and external integrity, show vulnerability, listen actively, articulate your audience and offering clearly.
- Getting feedback from stakeholders through a 360 review is a good way to understand your current credibility and areas to improve.
- For side hustles and online influencers: be clear in explaining your target audience and value proposition quickly, produce short/clear content that builds trust and credibility over time.
- Mitch recommends his newsletter "Mitchell Levy on Staying Relevant" which shares the latest on building credibility and staying relevant. His membership community "Credibility Nation" also provides ongoing training on credibility. Go here to subscribe: https://mitchelllevy.substack.com/
Our affiliate partners/links:
We are excited to announce that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link below to be notified when it goes live or text INFLUENCER to 507-800-0090 to receive a text, when this training goes live.
https://provenazinfluencer.com/
Check out Proven Amazon Course's free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below:
---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast
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.
Check it out:
---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
58 min - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #24: Our special guest, Dustin, has created two 7-figure businesses
Welcome to the Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast, where we uncover the stories and strategies behind successful online businesses. In episode 24, your hosts Andrew and Jim Ed interview Dustin, an entrepreneur who has built multiple 7-figure online businesses in the fitness and coaching space.
Dustin shares his journey from working blue collar jobs to investing in himself and learning digital marketing skills, eventually building a million dollar online fitness business. He then started an online coaching business to teach others the strategies behind his success. Dustin gives tips on creating simple yet profitable online courses, the importance of organic marketing, and keys to effective delegation as your business grows.
Whether you want to start a side hustle or scale up an existing business, Dustin's story proves that with persistence and continued learning, you can turn your passion into profits online. Stay tuned to learn how to overcome self-doubt, solve problems for people, and create the momentum to reach the next level of your entrepreneurial dreams.
If you'd like to reach out to Dustin, you can find him here: https://www.dustinlash.com/
Our affiliate partners/links:
We are excited to announce that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link below to be notified when it goes live or text INFLUENCER to 507-800-0090 to receive a text, when this training goes live.
https://provenazinfluencer.com/
Check out Proven Amazon Course's free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below:
---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast
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.
Check it out:
---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
58 min - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #23: Our guests created 500 videos in a few days using a specific system
Welcome to another episode of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast! We're up to podcast 23. In this episode, we have special guests Christie and Lindsey joining us, two successful Amazon Influencers who maxed out a recent promotion for creating comparison videos.
You can get $20 off the VidTurbocharged course we discussed below.
bit.ly/vidturbohustle
$20 off coupon code: VIDHQ20OFF
Our affiliate partners:
Check out Proven Amazon Course's free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below:
---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast
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.
Check it out:
---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh
Podcast details:
Our guests share how they were able to create so many videos in a short time, and also announce their new course VidTurboCharged to teach others their video creation strategies. We discuss how their techniques can help any Amazon Influencer create more high-quality videos faster.
Even if you missed the recent promotion, this episode has value for anyone looking to step up their Amazon Influencer video game. Stick around to learn video best practices from Christie and Lindsey, plus Jim Ed and I reflect on investing in helpful courses for your business.
This included Inventory Lab for tracking profits and prepping shipments, Keepa for sales data, domain and email services, web hosting, ecommerce platforms like Shopify, accounting software, and more.
He uses these programs to stay organized across my various income streams.
Jim Ed also discussed his project management system using the Kanban-style app Cabana to track products received for review. He uses this to easily find info needed for creating and uploading videos.
It's another jam-packed show so let's dive right in!
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
56 min - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #22: Our thoughts on a great AIP State of the Union
Welcome to podcast #22. Today Jim Ed and Andrew talk recap an interesting AIP state of the union they heard from a course creator and Influencer named Travis. A summary of that and other topics is below.
Our affiliate partners:
We did a quick feature on Proven Amazon Course. Check out their free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below:
---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast
We also featured 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.
Check it out:
---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh
Intro:- Key stats/updates on progress.
- Positive news on video placement. Numbers should start improving.
We discuss our thoughts about a state of the union webinar from Travis, a well-known Amazon influencer who has a course.
- Taking advantage of bonus opportunities like "This or That" - some people have made over $10k just from these bonus programs.
- Using the Amazon Influencer program as a launchpad for developing skills and potential other side hustles, not just a standalone income source.
- Making your content look high quality - well edited, punchy videos stand out. Can also repurpose this content for other platforms like TikTok.
- Niching down as an influencer in a specific area you have knowledge in helps differentiate yourself.
- Tag products properly - only tag products you actually have and are showing/reviewing in the video. Don't tag multiple products for one video.
- Do more than just talk about a product - demonstrate and show yourself using it if possible. Adds more value.
- Develop social media presence that looks like an influencer - be on camera, provide unique content consistently.
- Take advantage of opportunities to integrate products into recipes for example, to feature them more than once.
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
58 min - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #21: Interview with Jill, a New Amazon Influencer Who Got in Using Her TikTok Account
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #21!
Today, we talk to Jill, a new Amazon Influencer and we chat about her process of getting approved and her experience so far. We learned a lot from this interview and I know you will too.
We also touched on some software (Descript) that I'm using and my favorite course (PAC). Links below.
Jim Ed also mentioned some great software for keeping his video requests organized: https://www.kanbana.com/
We mentioned the the Proven Amazon Course on the podcast. Check out their free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below:
---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast
Recommended transcript-based video software that saves a ton of time in editing. This is now also the service we use for our Podcast.
Check it out:
---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
59 min - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #20: A Look Back at Why We Started the Podcast and a Big Announcement
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #20!
Today we talk about why podcast #20 is so special. We discuss why we started the podcast, what it may look like next year, and we make a big announcement.
We mentioned the Silent Sales Machine Radio on the podcast. You can check it out here:
---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast
Recommended transcript-based video software that saves a ton of time in editing.
Check it out:
---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for additional video content not covered in our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
50 min - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #19: Jessica, new Amazon Influencer, on her experience so far
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #19!
First, we wanted to give you a heads up about a virtual conference that we've been invited to speak at next week. We'll speak about Amazon Influencers, of course, on Thursday at 5 pm CST (6 pm EST). There will also be a ton of other speakers as well with some very exciting topics about Amazon.
Here's the link to sign up:
facebook.com/groups/virtual2023Today we talk with Jessica about her experience with Amazon Influencer. She's very skilled at video editing and had no problem getting accepted into the program. We'll speak with her about how she's done so far and what her goals are. She was a very fun guest and we know you'll enjoy this episode.Recommended transcript-based video software that saves a ton of time in editing.
Check it out: https://www.descript.com?lmref=Oh-osA
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for additional video content not covered in our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
1 hr - Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #18: Amazon Influencer Downturn Discussion
Welcome to Podcast #18!
On today's podcast Jim Ed and I spend a lot of time talking about the latest downturn in Amazon Influencers revenues. We discuss some potential reasons for the declines and share our outlook for the future.
We also wrap up our discussion of Amazon's recent video best practices doc. One of the main things it mentioned was not filming products on a store shelf, which should be obvious to most, but there are some influencers who are unfortunately doing this.
Recommended transcript-based video software that saves a ton of time in editing.
Check it out: https://www.descript.com?lmref=Oh-osA
For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected]
Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles.
---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for additional video content not covered in our podcast.
---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ
We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.
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About Creator's Leverage Guild
From the publisher's feed
Creator’s Leverage Guild is a community-driven podcast for content creators, Amazon Influencers, side hustlers, and digital entrepreneurs who want to build real income streams through content, systems, and smart leverage.
Hosted by Mike Strahl and Ben Phair, the show dives into affiliate marketing, Amazon Influencer strategies, YouTube growth, brand collaborations, monetization systems, and lessons learned from building online income the hard way. Expect honest conversations, real-world experience, and practical insights without the hype.
Contact: [email protected]
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