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The TikTok Shop is wild right now. I just joined the program and dropped my second video — people are genuinely pulling in solid side hustle money. In this episode of CLIPPED, I break down how the TikTok Shop works, how creators are earning commissions on product reviews, and how you can start doing the same.

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💰 What We Cover:

I’m pulling back the curtain on how TikTok Shop affiliates earn by reviewing and promoting products they actually use — from mics to power banks. You’ll hear how my friend Casey went from zero to several thousand a month in about five months, and how I used his strategy to finally break 5,000 followers and get approved for the program.

We’ll cover:

• What the TikTok Shop is and how the affiliate program works
• How creators earn commissions for product reviews
• Why hitting 5,000 followers is the key milestone
• The lesser 1,000-follower tier (and why it’s limited)
• The “follower hack” method using ads to reach 5K fast
• Why it’s worth getting in early before things get saturated
• How I plan to build a second account strictly for affiliate videos

Video Tutorial To Get Into The TikTok Shop:

Here is the video I mentioned in the episode. I followed this plan exactly and it took me $391 in ad spend to get to 5k followers.

• https://youtu.be/2v1z-6JzGdM?si=U9FzzfIfWoziCbDU

💡 Key Takeaways:

• TikTok Shop is the next major opportunity for creators to earn affiliate income.
• Don’t overthink it — review products you actually use and like.
• If you’re under 5K followers, consider running the short paid growth campaign I mention (link in the show notes).
• Even small wins — like $500/month — can stack into real income streams.
• Diversify your creator income: content, services, tools, and affiliate monetization.

🚀 Final Thought

If you’re already creating content, you’re halfway there. The TikTok Shop rewards consistency, creativity, and a willingness to test what works. It’s not about selling out — it’s about selling smart. Watch the linked video, follow the plan, and start building your side hustle revenue stream today.

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