Welcome to Episode 56 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! In this podcast, Ali, a new AIP member joins us to talk about her experience with the program so far.

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Podcast show notes:

Intro and Free Product Dilemma

• Discussion on the challenges of accepting too many free products and how it can impact sales.
• Andrew and Jim Ed reflect on their early success with high-ticket name brand items like pool pumps vs. current lesser-known products.
• Encouragement to focus on name brand items that sell more frequently than off-brand products.

Scaling Beyond Free Products

• Strategies for scaling without relying on free products
• Considering creative ways to involve others in product reviews, such as paying parents or friends for their insights on niche products.
• Emphasizes the importance of staying selective with free products and making smarter content decisions.

Q4 Strategy & Gift Planning

• Jim Ed shares how he's preparing for Q4 by looking for products that can double as gifts for a White Elephant exchange at his company’s Christmas party.
• Tips on using free products to give meaningful gifts while keeping costs low.

Ali's Advice for New Influencers

• Don’t get discouraged by slow days or small earnings. Keep posting and stay consistent.
• Find a community to share your journey, as it helps with motivation and learning. Allie started a TikTok account to connect with other Amazon influencers and it’s been a great resource for her.

Community Importance

• Jim Ed, Andrew, and Ali emphasize how being part of an influencer community is key to growth. Connecting with others can provide motivation and ideas to keep pushing forward, especially when it comes to new strategies like product reviews and collaborations.

Final Takeaways

• Andrew reflects on the non-monetized nature of the podcast and the joy that comes from helping others grow their Amazon businesses.
• Jim Ed highlights the growth in Q4 and encourages listeners to prepare for the holiday season by creating more gift-related content

Closing Remarks

• Special thanks to Ali for joining and sharing her insights as a newcomer to the Amazon Influencer program.
• Tease for future episodes: Mike will be joining regularly with Andrew to continue sharing updates, strategies, and more tips for influencers looking to maximize their success.

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