656: $5k/mo Reviewing Products Part-Time: An Amazon Influencer Update
Feb 13, 2025
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Tyler Christensen, a serial side hustler, teacher, and dad of four, shares his journey of earning around $5k monthly through the Amazon Influencer Program. He discusses how easy it is to create product review videos that generate passive income. Tyler reveals his best practices for engaging content and the importance of selecting high-priced items. He also highlights the benefits of evergreen content and offers insights on leveraging multiple revenue streams, including maximizing engagement on platforms like TikTok.
The Amazon Influencer Program offers a way to earn passive income through product review videos without needing to drive traffic yourself.
Engagement and quality of content play crucial roles in determining the earnings potential for influencers participating in the Amazon program.
Utilizing unique product selection and tools to identify trending items can enhance visibility and competitiveness in the saturated influencer market.
Deep dives
Leveraging Airbnb's Co-Host Network
Airbnb offers an opportunity for homeowners to earn extra income by renting their spaces when they are not in use. Instead of managing the logistics themselves, homeowners can utilize Airbnb's co-host network, comprising local professionals who can manage guest interactions and optimize listings. This arrangement allows individuals to focus on their primary responsibilities while still generating income from their property. Utilizing such services transforms Airbnb hosting into a more manageable side hustle, ensuring that homeowners can maintain their commitments while enjoying the benefits of additional revenue.
The Earnings Potential of the Amazon Influencer Program
The Amazon Influencer Program allows users to earn commission by creating product review videos, providing an almost passive income stream. Despite facing increased competition in recent years, many influencers are still successfully generating substantial earnings by strategically selecting products to review, including both high-ticket and low-end items. For example, one influencer reported making approximately $5,000 a month while another mentioned a total earnings of over $130,000 from their efforts. The key takeaway is that engagement and quality content can significantly influence earnings potential in this program.
Navigating Competition and Product Selection
As the Amazon Influencer space becomes more saturated, it's essential for creators to prioritize unique content creation and product selection. Targeting newer or lesser-known products can provide an advantage in visibility, given that competition for popular items is already high. Additionally, influencers can leverage tools and software to identify trending products that are still gaining traction in the market. By maintaining a balanced mix of popular and emerging products, content creators can maximize their reach and potential for sales.
Creator Connections and Increased Commission Opportunities
Amazon's introduction of the Creator Connections feature represents a significant development for influencers seeking higher commissions. This system allows influencers to access brand-sponsored campaigns, which can offer much more lucrative commission rates compared to standard Amazon commissions. By participating in targeted campaigns, influencers can earn up to 20% on sales rather than the traditional lower rates. This shift enhances the earning potential for content creators and promotes a collaborative environment between influencers and brands.
Building Evergreen Content for Passive Income
Creating content that can generate passive income over time is central to success in side hustles like the Amazon Influencer program. Influencers can develop a portfolio of videos that keep earning revenue even after their initial creation. Consistency in producing quality content is vital, as it increases the chances of generating ongoing sales from established videos. This long-term approach allows influencers to focus on building a catalog that pays off over months or years, enabling them to maintain their primary commitments while cultivating a sustainable income stream.
I made $100 in my first month, over $1200 in my first year, and last year, still made over $700 doing almost nothing. Set it and forget it.
The basic premise with this branch of Amazon Associates is to create short product review videos, and earn a small commission when your review convinces someone to buy.
You do need some level of social following and engagement to get accepted, but after that, you really don't need to drive your own traffic. Amazon posts your review videos on the relevant product pages.
In this episode, we check in with Tyler Christensen from TylerChristensen.com — a serial side hustler, teacher, and dad of four who's lately been earning around $5k a month on the side from his product reviews.
Tune in to Episode 656 the Side Hustle Show interview to hear:
how to get accepted into the Amazon Influencer Program
Tyler’s best practices for review videos
The multiple revenue streams you can have as a product reviewer