Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea! How Trevin Peterson Turned Rejection into Almost $40K/month
Dec 23, 2025
Trevin Peterson, founder of Viral Vue and an expert in Amazon Influencer marketing, shares his remarkable journey from early side hustles to a thriving business. He reveals how he earned nearly $40K in one month with TikTok and his family achieved $10K as Amazon Influencers. Highlights include the development of his innovative software, Viral Vue, and strategies for influencers to maximize earnings. Trevin emphasizes the importance of early adoption of new platforms and offers actionable insights that could inspire anyone looking to scale their online ventures.
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Humble Hustles Launched A Big Career
- Trevin started side hustles as a kid, from poop-cleaning to lawn mowing, which sparked his entrepreneur journey.
- He later tested many online models and settled on Amazon FBA before expanding into influencer strategies.
Who Pays Influencer Commissions
- Standard Amazon referral fees fund influencer commissions, not sellers, unless Creator Connections increases rates.
- Creator Connections campaigns with higher commissions do come out of the seller's pocket.
Rejection Led To Family Goldmine
- Trevin got initially rejected from Amazon Influencer, then had his brother approved and they made $3,000 in the first month.
- The family rapidly scaled, eventually creating thousands of videos and many earning full-time income.