The Storefront Strategy Podcast with Claire and Nicole

🎯 Connect with Claire: https://v2.stan.store/datacoachclaire📈 Register for Claire's Build Past $1K Course here: https://v2.stan.store/datacoachclaire/p/build-past-1000-per-month🔗 Nicole's favorite Amazon Influencer tools and resources: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincentListen on Spotify: https://geni.us/SSPodcastListen on Apple Podcast: https://geni.us/SSPodcastApple---------------------------Amazon Influencer Program changes have left a lot of creators frustrated, confused, and wondering what to do next. We're feeling it too!In this episode of The Storefront Strategy Podcast, Nicole Vincent and Data Coach Claire share an unfiltered conversation about what's happening with Amazon Influencer earnings, video carousel placements, Creator Connections, and Global Storefronts.We're talking about the emotional side of running a creator business when your strategies suddenly stop working, along with practical ways to keep creating, earning, and building toward a more sustainable future.**In this episode, we discuss:**- Why Amazon Influencer earnings and video placements feel so unpredictable- What's happening with product video carousels and Creator Connections- Global Storefront concerns and international video placements- Whether traditional Amazon product research still matters- YouTube monetization and YouTube Shopping opportunities- Walmart Creator and Sam's Club creator opportunities- Tribe, UGC, and other ways to monetize your content- Facebook monetization and affiliate linking- How to diversify your creator income without spreading yourself too thin- Why we're continuing to create content even when we're frustratedWe're not quitting Amazon. But we're also not pretending everything is wonderful.If you're an Amazon influencer wondering where to focus your time and energy heading into the holiday shopping season, this conversation is for you.**Join the conversation:** How are you feeling about the Amazon Influencer Program right now? Are you continuing to create Amazon content, diversifying your income, or taking a break?Subscribe for more Amazon Influencer strategies, creator business conversations, and practical ways to build income through content.-------------------00:00 Amazon Influencer frustrations: Let's talk07:25 Why video carousel strategies aren't working11:30 Amazon product research: What still matters?15:10 Diversifying your creator income18:30 Global Storefront changes and concerns24:00 Creator Connections and bottom carousel issues26:05 YouTube Shopping and monetization opportunities30:00 Growing your YouTube review channel34:00 Walmart Creator and Sam's Club opportunities38:00 Additional income streams and audience building40:10 Facebook monetization and affiliate links43:30 Finding your next creator opportunity46:40 Our Q4 strategy and when to reevaluate47:40 Putting Amazon earnings into perspective49:10 Keep creating, even when you're frustrated-----------------------#AmazonInfluencerProgram #AmazonInfluencer #CreatorEconomy #YouTubeShopping #ContentCreator--------------------------🌳All My Courses, Links, Socials & Resources Here: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincentFTC 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.

🎯 Connect with Claire: https://v2.stan.store/datacoachclaire📈 Register for Claire's Build Past $1K Course here: https://v2.stan.store/datacoachclaire/p/build-past-1000-per-month🔗 Nicole's favorite Amazon Influencer tools and resources: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincentMcKay's Channel: @McKay.C Listen on Spotify: https://geni.us/SSPodcastListen on Apple Podcast: https://geni.us/SSPodcastApple-------------------------Amazon Influencer earnings feeling weird lately? You’re not alone.In this episode of The Storefront Strategy Podcast with Claire & Nicole, we’re talking honestly about Prime Day results, carousel instability, Creator Connections changes, international storefront merging, and what we’re doing as we head deeper into Q4.Amazon still has real earning potential, but right now it feels harder to predict what’s going to work. So do you keep pushing the same strategy, adjust your approach, or start building additional income streams?We talk about:✨ Our very different Prime Day results✨ Why Amazon Influencer earnings feel so volatile right now✨ What’s happening with video carousel placement✨ Whether Amazon’s carousel testing may finally be settling down✨ International storefront merging and why we’re being cautious✨ Whether now is the time to pause, push harder, or adapt✨ Why Q4 is NOT necessarily the time to completely overhaul your strategy✨ Shorter videos vs higher-effort content right now✨ Why good content and product research should still matter long-term✨ Exploring Walmart, Tribe, TikTok Shop, Facebook affiliate links, YouTube, and other opportunities✨ Why spreading yourself across too many platforms can hurt your results✨ The biggest question to ask before starting a new social media account✨ Why problem-solving content is where social commerce is headingOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: your skills are transferable.If you know how to create useful product videos, research products, build workflows, and help people make buying decisions, there are a LOT of ways to monetize those skills.Amazon may be funky right now, but we’re definitely not jumping ship. We’re adapting.How did Prime Day go for you? Did you see a big bump, barely any difference, or something in between?00:00 Prime Day Results & Amazon Influencer Updates02:45 Why Earnings Feel So Volatile05:15 Amazon Video Carousel Changes08:15 Are Carousels Finally Stabilizing?10:00 Global Storefront Merge Concerns13:00 Should You Pause International Storefronts?15:15 Push Through, Pause, or Pivot?18:00 Q4 Amazon Influencer Strategy20:45 Shorter Videos vs High-Effort Content23:15 When Amazon Feels Like a Grind25:00 Other Creator Income Opportunities27:15 Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome29:00 Building Multiple Income Streams31:00 The Best Social Media Strategy32:15 Become a Problem Solver, Not Just an Influencer33:30 Final Thoughts#AmazonInfluencer #AmazonInfluencerProgram #CreatorConnections #SocialCommerce #StorefrontStrategy--------------------------🌳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 Claire's Amazon Influencer Survey Report: https://v2.stan.store/datacoachclaire/p/survey-report-data-from-600-amazon-influencers🎯 Connect with Claire: https://v2.stan.store/datacoachclaire📈 Register for Claire's Build Past $1K Course here: https://v2.stan.store/datacoachclaire/p/build-past-1000-per-month🔗 Nicole's favorite Amazon Influencer tools and resources: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincent-----------------------------------Amazon Influencer income down? Wondering what's actually working as we head into Q4? Claire and I are breaking down the latest Amazon Influencer Program changes, new earnings data from over 600 influencers, and the strategies we're focusing on going into the busiest shopping season of the year! 🎙️In this episode of The Storefront Strategy Podcast with Claire & Nicole, we're talking about the recent carousel changes, why some influencers are seeing lower earnings, and what you can do to keep building your business even when Amazon keeps changing things.We're also diving into Claire's latest Amazon Influencer survey results, including some surprising findings about AI thumbnails, Chrome extensions, video creation, and YouTube monetization.What we're covering:✨ Amazon carousel changes and September earnings✨ Q4 content strategy and preparing for October Prime Day✨ What new earnings data reveals about software and video creation✨ AI thumbnails and whether they're worth adding to your workflow✨ YouTube review channel monetization and additional income streams✨ New Amazon storefront notifications and content visibility✨ Oink's automatic Creator Connections campaign accepting✨ Creator Connections throttling and how to avoid it✨ Creator tiers, offsite opportunities, and upcoming Amazon featuresIf you're an Amazon Influencer looking to grow your income, improve your workflow, and make smarter decisions going into Q4, this episode is for you!Let us know in the comments: How has September been for your Amazon Influencer earnings, and what are your Q4 goals?00:00 Amazon Influencer Updates & Q4 Strategy01:30 Why Amazon Influencer Earnings Are Down04:15 Amazon Carousel Changes & Video Placement08:00 Q4 Content Strategy & Video Creation12:15 New Amazon Influencer Survey Results16:00 Chrome Extensions, Software & Earnings21:00 AI Thumbnails: New Earnings Data27:30 YouTube Review Channel Monetization32:15 Repurposing Content & Brand Opportunities36:00 New Amazon Storefront Notifications39:00 Amazon Creator Tiers & Offsite Changes42:30 Oink Auto-Accept & Creator Connections46:30 Avoiding Creator Connections Throttling49:00 October Prime Day & Q4 Preparation52:00 Final Tips & Q4 Goals--------------------------🌳All My Courses, Links, Socials & Resources Here: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincent🔵 Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vintx/Affiliate 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 Viral Vue here: https://geni.us/VVnicoleUse code NICOLE for 10% off any plan📱Get CreatorKit here: https://geni.us/creatorkit➡️ Get Influencer Butler here: https://geni.us/influencerbutlerUse code NICOLE for 15% OffFTC 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.

Claire's Newsletter - https://stan.store/datacoachclaireClaire's September Sprint Challenge: https://stan.store/datacoachclaire/p/september-sprint📈Data Coach Claire's Build Past $1K Course: https://stan.store/datacoachclaire/p/build-past-1000-per-monthListen on Spotify: https://geni.us/SSPodcastListen on Apple Podcast: https://geni.us/SSPodcastApple***************In this episode of The Storefront Strategy Podcast, Claire and I are talking through some big things happening in the Amazon Influencer Program right now, especially with Creator Connections campaigns filling faster, multiple sellers affecting payouts, Sponsored Products clicks, new Oink updates, and YouTube monetization changes.If you’ve been doing product research and noticing that Creator Connections campaigns are already full, you’re not imagining it. Campaign slots are filling faster, and that means influencers need to be more intentional about when they accept campaigns and how they evaluate products.We also talk about why some Creator Connections sales may not pay out, including budget issues, full campaigns, campaign end dates, variation problems, and multiple sellers on a listing.In this episode, we cover:✨ Why Creator Connections campaigns are filling faster✨ When to accept Creator Connections campaigns✨ How to check if a campaign is full✨ Why campaign budget matters✨ Multiple sellers and why some sales may not pay out✨ Why submitting content links can help brand relationships✨ How messaging brands after submitting links can lead to more samples✨ Setting boundaries with brand communication✨ Why YouTube is useful for inbound brand opportunities✨ YouTube monetization changes and whether review channels are worth pushing✨ Thumbnail strategy for Amazon vs YouTube✨ New Oink updates, including multiple seller warnings and campaign accepting✨ Sponsored Products clicks and how offsite clicks can earnIf you’re an Amazon Influencer trying to make better decisions, avoid wasted product investments, and stay current with what’s changing, this episode is packed with helpful strategy.Drop a comment and let us know: have you noticed Creator Connections campaigns filling faster lately?00:00 Intro01:15 Creator Connections Campaigns Are Filling Faster05:45 How to Check If a Campaign Is Full09:00 Why Creator Connections May Not Pay Out13:30 Multiple Sellers and Campaign Red Flags18:00 Avoiding Analysis Paralysis20:30 Submitting Content Links to Brands24:30 Getting More Brand Samples29:00 Brand Communication Boundaries31:45 Why YouTube Helps Brands Find You35:00 YouTube Monetization Changes39:00 Should You Monetize a Review Channel?42:30 Amazon vs YouTube Thumbnail Strategy45:30 New Oink Updates47:15 Sponsored Products Clicks Explained48:30 Final Thoughts#AmazonInfluencer #CreatorConnections #AmazonInfluencerProgram #SponsoredProducts #StorefrontStrategy--------------------------🌳All My Courses, Links, Socials & Resources Here: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincent🔵 Follow Me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintxAffiliate 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/creatorkitFTC 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.

Claire's Newsletter - https://stan.store/datacoachclaire📈Data Coach Claire's Build Past $1K Course: https://stan.store/datacoachclaire/p/build-past-1000-per-monthRules for posting on social media: https://youtu.be/Q1eMkzHSKTU?si=LcjOvrBvafE3Rae-In this episode of The Storefront Strategy Podcast, Claire and I are talking through what’s happening in the Amazon Influencer Program right now, including August earnings dips, Creator Connections changes, carousel testing, Q4 prep, and how to get your momentum back.If your Amazon Influencer earnings have been down lately, it may not be just you. August can be a slower retail month, but Amazon also appears to be testing carousel placements, and that can affect how often shoppers see influencer videos.We also talk about Creator Connections campaigns filling faster, when to accept campaigns, whether you should submit your content links to brands, and how to think about brand relationships.Plus, Claire shares her September Sprint challenge to help creators post 100 videos in September and build momentum before Q4.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Why August earnings may be down✨ Amazon carousel testing and video visibility✨ How long it can take videos to start earning✨ Creator Connections campaigns filling faster✨ When to accept Creator Connections campaigns✨ Why submitting links can help build brand relationships✨ How to prep for Q4 with more video momentum✨ Phone vs desktop uploads✨ What our Amazon Influencer workflows look like✨ How much time to spend editing Amazon videos✨ B-roll, lifestyle clips, and “good enough” videos✨ Idea lists, collages, and shoppable photosIf you’re an Amazon Influencer trying to build momentum, prep for Q4, or figure out what is worth your time, this episode is packed with practical strategy.Drop a comment and let us know: have your August earnings been down too?00:00 Intro01:15 Why Amazon Influencer Earnings May Be Down04:30 Amazon Carousel Testing and Video Visibility08:15 How Long Videos Take to Start Earning11:45 Product Research Risks and New Listings15:30 Creator Connections Campaigns Filling Faster20:15 When to Accept Creator Connections Campaigns24:00 Submitting Content Links and Building Brand Relationships27:30 Q4 Prep and Claire’s September Sprint Challenge34:15 Phone vs Desktop Uploads39:30 Daily and Weekly Amazon Influencer Workflow45:45 How Much Time to Spend Editing Videos50:30 Idea Lists, Collages, and Shoppable Photos53:00 Final Thoughts and What’s Coming Next#AmazonInfluencer #AmazonInfluencerProgram #CreatorConnections #AmazonReviews #StorefrontStrategy--------------------------🌳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.