The Strategic Creator with Nicole Vincent

What happens when your Amazon Influencer business starts growing... but you realize you cannot keep working more and more hours?In this episode of The Strategic Creator, Shanna Martinez is back to share what has changed during her first year in the Amazon Influencer Program.Shanna is a full-time working mom of two young children, and her Amazon Influencer business grew quickly. But as the opportunities increased, so did the pressure to constantly film, upload, research products, message brands, and do “just one more thing.”Eventually, she realized something had to change.We talk about how Shanna restructured her Amazon Influencer workflow, hired a virtual assistant, cut her own workload dramatically, and continued growing her income while creating more time for her family.We also get into:• Hiring a VA for Amazon Influencer• What tasks she outsourced• Product research and Creator Connections• Scaling without working more hours• Avoiding creator burnout• Viral Vue vs Oink Pro• Using multiple Amazon Influencer tools strategically• When paid tools are actually worth the money• Working toward Amazon Creator Stars Platinum• Niching down for YouTube and offsite content• Building additional income streams• Finding mentors and courses that save time• Learning to fail fast• Balancing Amazon Influencer with a full-time job and familyOne of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is that scaling does NOT always mean doing more yourself.Sometimes the next level is figuring out what only YOU need to do... and getting help with the rest.CONNECT WITH SHANNA & her favorite resources:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3zfBLts1zmVElmRWmidKQ(affiliate links)Viral Vue:https://app.viralvue.com/register?fpr=shay1010% Off Coupon Code: SHAY10Build Past 1K:https://stan.store/affiliates/54e017d0-bc0a-45ba-95ec-3db0bf5874c6Oink: https://oinkforinfluencers.com/extension/?via=SHAY10 Coupon Code: SHAY10LyPad Academy VA & More: https://lypadacademy.com/home-182527?am_id=SHAY10CONNECT WITH ME:https://www.linktr.ee/nicolervincentSome links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through one of my links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.00:00 Shanna’s Amazon Influencer Update02:05 How She Got Into the Amazon Influencer Program05:25 Growing Fast and Hitting Creator Overwhelm08:10 When Amazon Influencer Started Taking Over10:55 Deciding to Scale Instead of Work More13:20 Hiring a VA for Amazon Influencer16:10 What Her Virtual Assistant Handles19:00 Cutting Her Workload to About 4 Hours a Week21:40 Working Toward Amazon Creator Stars Platinum24:05 Building Offsite Income with YouTube27:00 Why Niching Down Helps Social Media Growth30:30 Viral Vue vs Oink Pro34:15 Choosing the Right Amazon Influencer Tools37:05 Product Research + Creator Connections39:30 Why Helping Shoppers Still Matters41:15 Investing in Courses, Tools & Mentors43:25 Learning to Fail Fast45:00 Final Advice for Amazon Influencers#AmazonInfluencer #AmazonInfluencerProgram #ContentCreator #AffiliateMarketing #CreatorBusiness--------------------------🌳All My Courses, Links, Socials & Resources Here: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincent🔵 Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vintx/FTC Disclaimer: As an Amazon Influencer and affiliate for various websites and services, I may earn a commission on some products or services purchased through the links shared here. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support my channel. Thank you for your support!FTC DISCLAIMER: There is no assurance that examples of past earnings can be duplicated in the future. I cannot guarantee your personal results and/or success. There are some unknown risks in business that cannot be foreseen, which could reduce results you experience. I am not responsible for your actions or results.

Get Influencer Butler here: https://www.influencerbutler.com/?code=NICOLE Use code NICOLE for 15% off.(affiliate link)****What if you could automate some of the most repetitive parts of your Amazon Influencer and affiliate marketing business?In this interview, I sit down with Liz Dean, creator of Influencer Butler and an affiliate marketer with more than 23 years of experience. Liz started in affiliate marketing when the internet was still in its early days, went on to build a large Instagram community, taught thousands of creators, and eventually brought her tech and coding background into the Amazon Influencer world.And Influencer Butler is the result.We talk about how Liz went from creating scripts for herself to building a desktop application designed to automate repetitive tasks for creators and affiliate marketers.We also dive into some of the tools inside Influencer Butler, including:✨ Automating deal research and deal posting✨ Finding Amazon and Walmart deals based on your own criteria✨ Creator Connections automation✨ Prioritizing products you already own and should film first✨ Watching brands for new product releases✨ Finding potential paid brand collaborations✨ Re-uploading content to additional marketplaces✨ Scheduling and automating offsite affiliate content✨ Deep linking options✨ Facebook posting strategies and automation✨ Influencer Butler's free Chrome extension✨ And a LOT moreOne of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that automation isn't about removing yourself from your business. It's about removing repetitive work so you can spend your time on the things that actually need YOU.We also talk about something I believe strongly: diversification. Building multiple income streams and multiple ways to reach your audience can make a huge difference in this business.Learn more about Influencer Butler:https://www.influencerbutler.com/Connect with Liz through the Influencer Butler website and community for tutorials, support, demos, and additional resources.📌 CONNECT WITH ME:https://www.linktr.ee/nicolervincentAs always, check the description for any applicable affiliate links and disclosures.00:00 Amazon Influencer Automation with Liz Dean01:12 23 Years in Affiliate Marketing04:10 From Coding to Influencer Marketing07:05 Growing and Monetizing on Instagram10:05 How Liz Got Into the Amazon Influencer Program13:05 Why She Built Influencer Butler16:05 Best Amazon Influencer Automation Tools19:10 Automating Amazon & Walmart Deal Posting22:45 How Deals Butler Automates Offsite Affiliate Marketing27:20 Facebook Affiliate Links & Deep Linking31:05 How to Automate Without Looking Like a Bot35:05 Creator Connections, Product Research & More39:05 Finding Paid Brand Deals with Gold Mine Butler42:25 Free Amazon Influencer Chrome Extension45:05 Influencer Butler Tutorials, Support & Resources47:30 Diversifying Your Affiliate Marketing Income49:00 Final Thoughts for Amazon Influencers#AmazonInfluencer #AffiliateMarketing #InfluencerMarketing #ContentCreator #InfluencerButler--------------------------FTC Disclaimer: As an Amazon Influencer and affiliate for various websites and services, I may earn a commission on some products or services purchased through the links shared here. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support my channel. Thank you for your support!FTC DISCLAIMER: There is no assurance that examples of past earnings can be duplicated in the future. I cannot guarantee your personal results and/or success. There are some unknown risks in business that cannot be foreseen, which could reduce results you experience. I am not responsible for your actions or results.

There are SO many tools available for Amazon Influencers now. Which ones actually help, what does each one do, and which ones might be worth paying for?In this LIVE, I’m breaking down the Amazon Influencer tools I use, have tested, or get asked about most often, including Oink, Logie5, Viral Vue, Creator Kit, Influencer Butler, ChaChing, Jungle Scout, Keepa and more.We’ll talk about tools for:✅ Product research✅ Creator Connections research✅ Tracking sales and commissions✅ Finding products worth creating videos for✅ Storefront strategy✅ Content planning and workflow✅ Making smarter decisions with your time and moneyI’ll also share where I think some tools overlap, which ones serve very different purposes, and how I personally decide what is worth keeping in my own business.Bring your questions because this one is LIVE! 😃Some of the tools or resources mentioned may include affiliate or referral links. I may earn a commission if you purchase through those links, at no additional cost to you.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.-------------------------🌳All My Courses, Links, Socials & Resources Here: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincent🔵 Follow Me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vintx🔥 Join my Influencer Skool group: https://geni.us/nicoleskool💰Get my beginner course here: https://geni.us/startwithnicole📧 Sign up for my newsletter here: https://forms.gle/6mZFsxmtX98zE1eK8Affiliate Links:🐷 Get OINK Extension here: https://bit.ly/nrvOINKUse code NICOLE10 for 10% off the Pro Version 🤖Get Logie5 Here: https://geni.us/logie5yt✅ Get Cha-Ching Automate here: https://geni.us/chachingUse code NICOLE for 10% Off!➡️ Get Influencer Butler here: https://geni.us/influencerbutlerUse code NICOLE for 15% Off! 💰 Get Viral Vue here: https://geni.us/VVnicoleUse code NICOLE for 10% off any plan📱Get CreatorKit here: https://geni.us/creatorkit📈Data Coach Claire's Build Past $1K Course: https://geni.us/BP1KYTFTC Disclaimer: As an Amazon Influencer and affiliate for various websites and services, I may earn a commission on some products or services purchased through the links shared here. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support my channel. Thank you for your support!FTC DISCLAIMER: There is no assurance that examples of past earnings can be duplicated in the future. I cannot guarantee your personal results and/or success. There are some unknown risks in business that cannot be foreseen, which could reduce results you experience. I am not responsible for your actions or results.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4833410277244928

This video is sponsored by Creator Kit. Thank you! 😊Get CreatorKit Here: https://geni.us/creatorkit(affiliate link) In this Creator Kit tutorial, I’m showing Amazon Influencers how to use Creator Kit for Creator Connections research, product research, deal sharing, Sponsored Products campaigns, and mobile workflow.One of the biggest things that makes Creator Kit different is that it is very mobile-friendly. If you’re an Amazon Influencer who wants to research products, browse Creator Connections, or share deals from your phone, this tool can make that process a lot easier.In this tutorial, I walk through:✨ Searching Creator Connections without constantly jumping between tabs✨ Using Creator Kit’s mirrored campaign system✨ Filtering products by price, sales, discounts, reviews, carousel details, and more✨ Checking campaign slots, budget, commission rate, and campaign length✨ Using the remote control feature from your phone✨ Accepting campaigns through Creator Kit✨ Sponsored Products campaign scanning✨ Max Mode for offsite deal sharing✨ Finding vetted deals from your phone✨ Copying deal text and images for offsite posts✨ Customizing deal posts before sharingCreator Kit is not necessarily replacing every larger Amazon Influencer tool. I see it more as a niche tool that can be especially helpful if you want mobile-friendly Creator Connections research, deal sharing, and a smoother offsite workflow.Drop a comment and let me know: do you prefer doing Amazon Influencer work from your phone or your computer?00:00 973 Sponsored Products Campaigns Found?!00:20 Creator Kit Tutorial Intro01:10 Who Creator Kit Is For02:15 What Makes Creator Kit Different03:15 Creator Kit Dashboard Overview04:30 Creator Connections Product Research06:00 Filtering Campaigns by Price, Sales & Carousel Data07:45 Viewing Campaigns and Product Pages09:00 Don’t Overdo the Filters10:15 Remote Control Setup for Mobile11:45 Accepting Campaigns From Your Phone13:15 Sponsored Products and Max Mode15:15 How Max Mode Works for Offsite Posting17:00 Running a Campaign Scan18:45 973 Sponsored Products Campaigns Found20:00 Searching Campaigns and ASINs Manually21:15 Creator Kit Mobile Workflow22:30 Finding and Sharing Vetted Deals24:00 Filtering Deals and Copying Deal Posts25:15 Final Thoughts on Creator Kit#AmazonInfluencer #CreatorKit #CreatorConnections #AmazonInfluencerProgram #AffiliateMarketing-------------------------🌳All My Courses, Links, Socials & Resources Here: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincent🔵 Follow Me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintx🔥 Join my Influencer Skool group: https://geni.us/nicoleskool💰Get my beginner course here: https://geni.us/startwithnicole📧 Sign up for my newsletter here: https://forms.gle/6mZFsxmtX98zE1eK8Affiliate Links:🐷 Get OINK Extension here: https://bit.ly/nrvOINKUse code NICOLE10 for 10% off the Pro Version 🤖Get Logie5 Here: https://geni.us/logie5yt💰 Get Viral Vue here: https://geni.us/VVnicoleUse code NICOLE for 10% off any plan📱Get CreatorKit here: https://geni.us/creatorkit📈Data Coach Claire's Build Past $1K Course: https://geni.us/BP1KYTFTC Disclaimer: As an Amazon Influencer and affiliate for various websites and services, I may earn a commission on some products or services purchased through the links shared here. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support my channel. Thank you for your support!FTC DISCLAIMER: There is no assurance that examples of past earnings can be duplicated in the future. I cannot guarantee your personal results and/or success. There are some unknown risks in business that cannot be foreseen, which could reduce results you experience. I am not responsible for your actions or results.

In this interview, I’m sitting down with Aubrey to talk about his journey from eBay reselling to Amazon selling, and now into the Amazon Influencer Program.Aubrey has been entrepreneurial for years, starting with garage sales, Goodwill, eBay, Amazon FBA, wholesale, and now Amazon Influencer content. What I loved about this conversation is how practical and honest he was about what it actually takes to scale.We talk about getting denied on his first Amazon Influencer approval attempt, getting more comfortable on camera, using faceless videos early on, shifting into face-forward videos, hiring a VA, requesting samples, product research, tools, Creator Connections, filming volume, and building systems that let him focus more on creating videos.In this interview, we talk about:✨ Starting with eBay, garage sales, and Goodwill finds✨ Moving from eBay to Amazon FBA and wholesale✨ Getting into the Amazon Influencer Program✨ Getting denied on the first approval attempt✨ Why he started with faceless videos✨ How face-forward videos helped build trust✨ Scaling from around $800/month to $3,500+✨ Filming 10–25 videos a day✨ How his VA helps with samples, brand messages, and audits✨ Tools, software, and Creator Connections strategy✨ Why video length and carousel placement matter✨ Comparison videos and product investing✨ Avoiding wasted time and focusing on income-producing workIf you are an Amazon Influencer trying to scale, get more organized, or figure out where to spend your time, this interview is packed with practical advice.Drop a comment and let me know: are you filming consistently, or is that the biggest bottleneck right now?Connect with Aubrey here: https://www.multisellerpro.com?a=2DcihoPqu0b7a6loPromo Code 99OFF 37 Days for 2.00https://youtube.com/@swipeshopreviewshttps://app.viralvue.com/register?fpr=aubrey28Code Welcome10https://oinkforinfluencers.com/extension/?via=aubreyCode AUBREY 10%off00:00 Intro01:15 Meet Aubrey King03:00 Starting with eBay, Garage Sales & Goodwill06:30 Moving from eBay to Amazon FBA09:30 Entrepreneurship and Time Freedom13:00 Getting Into the Amazon Influencer Program16:30 Getting Denied and Trying Again19:30 Starting with Faceless Videos22:30 Getting Comfortable on Camera25:30 Face-Forward Videos and Building Trust28:30 Scaling Amazon Influencer Income32:00 Product Research and Video Volume36:00 Sample Requests and Product Acquisition39:30 Filming 10–25 Videos a Day42:30 Editing Workflow and One-Take Videos45:30 Supplements, Compliance, and Product Categories48:00 Hiring a VA and Training Systems51:30 Tools, Software, and Creator Connections54:30 Comparison Videos and Product Investing56:30 Final Advice: Put in the Work----------------------🌳All My Courses, Links, Socials & Resources Here: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincent🔵 Follow Me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintx🔥 Join my Influencer Skool group: https://www.skool.com/influencer-strategy-wnicole-v-2818💰Get my beginner course here: https://nicolervincent.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1192313📧 Sign up for my newsletter here: https://forms.gle/6mZFsxmtX98zE1eK8Affiliate Links:🐷 Get the Google Chrome OINK Extension here: https://bit.ly/nrvOINKUse code NICOLE10 for 10% off the Pro Version 💰 Get Viral Vue here: https://viralvue.com/join?fpr=nicoleUse code NICOLE for 10% off any planFTC Disclaimer: As an Amazon Influencer and affiliate for various websites and services, I may earn a commission on some products or services purchased through the links shared here. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support my channel. Thank you for your support!FTC DISCLAIMER: There is no assurance that examples of past earnings can be duplicated in the future. I cannot guarantee your personal results and/or success. There are some unknown risks in business that cannot be foreseen, which could reduce results you experience. I am not responsible for your actions or results.