How to Make Your First $1 as an Affiliate Marketer, with Ileane Smith

My Tog Blog About Awesome Content Creation

Would you like to earn your first $1 as an affiliate marketer?
Thanks to Riverside.fm for sponsoring this episode. This is my "go-to" tool for recording and editing video and audio podcast interviews. Try it out with a 15% discount using the code MyTogBlog. Check it out here. (Note: This is an affiliate link, which means I would earn a commission if you purchase using this link.)
In this episode, I talk with Ileane Smith, who has worked with major brands, gained acceptance into the Amazon Influencer Program, increased her YouTube channel to over 12K subscribers, and accumulated over 15K followers on the X App - and did it all while being a part-time content creator.
We discuss the differences between the Amazon Influencer program and the Amazon Associate program, the comparative benefits of the influencer and associates programs, and the various tools and platforms that content creators can use to monetize their channels.
We also unveil a new marketing strategy that can help small channels create their first affiliate revenue stream.
Other topics include balancing a full-time job with an influencer career, the pros and cons of affiliate marketing versus creating digital products, and some of our favorite social media platforms and features.
Realistically, affiliate marketing probably won't result in "retirement money" unless you can consistently scale your lead generation out to the 50-100K+ views territory. However, even with a small channel or social media profile, you can start generating income via Amazon and other affiliate channels. This can help offset the costs of your content creation hobby, side hustle, or business. And if you can then add some sponsorships to that, you can also get free stuff from brands and increase revenue a bit more. With some consistent effort, that, I think, is within reach.
Episode Links
Please note that some of the links shared here are affiliate links. That means if you purchase through these links, I or my guest will receive a commission.
If you'd like to learn more about Ileane's content and offers, see her
YouTube Channel and Amazon storefront.
If you found this helpful, drop me a like & consider subscribing!
We can also keep in touch via my Newsletter, where I share insider information and offers (e.g., how to sign up for Benable with my invite link).

Thanks for listening! Do you have a comment or question about a topic or episode? I'd love to hear that. Feel free to contact me via the X App or the Contact Us page. We can also stay connected via my Newsletter, where I share insider information and offers. Also, check out the store link on my website for resources and merch for content creators.

Capitole

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Differences Between Amazon Influencer and Associate Programs (00:03:07)

3. The Benable Affiliate Marketing Platform (00:14:06)

4. Other Channels of Compliant Affiliate Marketing (00:17:36)

5. Affiliate Sales Versus Creating Your Own Digital Products (00:24:37)

6. Building the YouTube Channel via Social Media (00:32:07)

7. Favourite Social Media Platforms (00:37:33)

8. Work-Life Balance with a Full-Time Job (00:43:49)

9. The Value of the YouTube Community Tab (00:48:58)

10. How to Connect With Ileane Smith (00:50:52)

11. Conclusion and Call to Action (00:52:53)