Aloha! So glad I found your channel! I was just accepted a few days ago and this helped tremendously! I'm about to upload my first three videos! Thank you for sharing so genuinely!!!
Love this! I've similarly been documenting & sharing my first months on Amazon KDP and my income progress, and have recently been approved as an Amazon Influencer but haven't gotten onsite yet, which is my goal by end-of-year. As you can see on my channel I am also camera shy and haven't jumped in front of my videos yet, so it is helpful to hear the type of videos you were able to get approved with through "hand demos" :) Looking forward to follow your journey!
That’s awesome, I’ve heard of Amazon merch but don’t know much about it. What I’m wondering is - if someone exchanges a clothing item for a different size - do we earn a commission on the new item that is ordered? I haven’t looked into it enough yet. Best of luck 🤞🏼
Hi Chris, from where we can outsource these videos and what is the process. Because we won't have hundreds of products at our home for making 300+ videos. Will be waiting for the thorough guide. I'm already an Amazon Associate.
Great video. This is something I’ve been working to get accepted into. Right now I’m concentrating on increasing my Instagram followers. I watched several of your review videos. You do a good job. Question 🙋♂️ what are you using for lighting? Are you recording with your GoPro? Using a wireless mic? The lighting and sound are good quality. Thanks for any feedback.
Thank you! For lighting I just have my camera setup with natural window light. And it depends on the video sometimes I will use my Sony camera, iPhone, or action camera. For the RUclips videos I use my Sony ZV-1F and a blue yeti mic. Here is all the camera gear I use amzn.to/3R4d8VZ
New sub! Watch your last video on how to get approved. Thanks for the tips. Look forward to more videos. Wanting to learn another way to make money 🤑 online.
Thank you! I’m still reviewing items in my house as well as friends and family. I have also been reviewing everything else that I order from Amazon no matter how small or large like daily essentials, etc.
So wait a second… the commission you made was $2000, correct? Not $20,000 or $60,000. That other amount is what Amazon got, right? Also, can you put the link to your tiktok and your Amazon Influencer video page so we can see how you do it? Also, why do you choose not to show your face?
That is correct, I made about $2,000 in commission. The total revenue generated was about $60,000 (the total amount of sales). The commission you earn is based off the revenue generated/sales. Initially, I did not want to show my face just because I am camera shy. But, as I continued to make more videos I became more comfortable and started showing my face in more of my videos. And, in my experience, it seems like the videos where I show my face perform better than videos where I only show the product. Here is a link to my TikTok www.tiktok.com/@chris_laws_ Here is a link to my Amazon storefront www.amazon.com/shop/chrislaws?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp I hope this helps!
Hey Congrats! I don’t see why you couldn’t review books. I would look at the product pages of some books to see if there are other influencer videos to check. One thing I might watch out for is the text on book covers might cause your videos to be flagged. Otherwise I’d give it shot, please let me know how it goes, and good luck!
Thank you for the video. I was accepted a few fays ago. I applied thru my phone & i couldnt upload my logo & i dont even know how to see what am i suppose to do now that im accepted. My amazon still looks like my regular amazon
There are a couple of ways of going about uploading content. Either through the Amazon app on your phone under the ‘influencer hub’ or web browser on desktop. I will make a video soon about how to manage and upload content to Amazon/ your storefront.
I’m making videos on anything and everything. I don’t know how Amazon picks and chooses which videos to showcase. This is definitely a numbers game. The more videos you upload the more warning potential
@@Chris_Everything I appreciate it. I've got 7000 views, but $0 so far. I also am not seeing my videos attaching to anything. Just one that is at 5000 views, but no sales. Not sure I'm figuring it out....
So the first time that I applied to the Amazon influencer program in - I was denied. Then the second time I applied for the influencer program - I was accepted. This gave me access to my own storefront and the ability to upload videos and create idea lists. Once I was accepted into the program I uploaded my first 3 videos to become eligible for onsite commissions (I actually uploaded a lot more) and I was rejected for onsite commissions. Then, I deleted all of the videos that I uploaded to my storefront and started over from scratch with 3 brand new videos. After uploading 3 brand new videos, I was approved for onsite commissions.
@@Chris_Everything Thank you for the detailed explanation. Bear in mind that in min 2:02 you say that you uploaded your 3 videos and APPLIED for onsite commissions. That's what threw me off guard. It could be confusing to others as well. Thank you again, and all the best with your projects!
Yes but when u look at it thats ALOT of videos that you are uploading. & The day u generated over $24k and wasnt even give 10% of what your videos helped them make. That was wrong. They could have hiven u at least 10%
I see what you’re saying - it’s crazy to see that we generate tens of thousands of dollars and are only paid a fraction of that. But something to keep in mind - as influencers we’re paid anywhere from 1%-10% commission on products. And that commission is paid by the seller’s themselves and many of these people may be operating on very small margins. When we see the total sale price it seems like a lot of money, but sellers need to account for product costs, advertising fees, FBA etc.
@@Chris_Everything Well said. People have to realize the influencer is only providing a small service to help the consumer decide. There are so many costs already associated with the product that have to be considered, before an influencer can get their share of the profit. All the influencers are doing is creating a short video and uploading it. This cost them next to nothing other than their time, and can provide them a source of income every time someone watches their short video indefinitely.
Aloha! So glad I found your channel! I was just accepted a few days ago and this helped tremendously! I'm about to upload my first three videos! Thank you for sharing so genuinely!!!
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck to you!
I didn't pass once.I felf so bad that I didn't dare to do it the second time
Love this! I've similarly been documenting & sharing my first months on Amazon KDP and my income progress, and have recently been approved as an Amazon Influencer but haven't gotten onsite yet, which is my goal by end-of-year. As you can see on my channel I am also camera shy and haven't jumped in front of my videos yet, so it is helpful to hear the type of videos you were able to get approved with through "hand demos" :) Looking forward to follow your journey!
Great tip about clothes being returned often. Hope you're doing well and come back to youtube soon!
Thanks Chris!
You seem so genuine and kind
Wow thank you so much, that just made my day 😊
I'm part of Amazon Merch and yes, clothing items are frequently returned! It's normal. P.S. Subscribed!
That’s awesome, I’ve heard of Amazon merch but don’t know much about it.
What I’m wondering is - if someone exchanges a clothing item for a different size - do we earn a commission on the new item that is ordered? I haven’t looked into it enough yet.
Best of luck 🤞🏼
Hi Chris...do you have a video showing how you did your store? It looks great! Are you seeing much profit from it?
That is crazy!!! Very cool !
Right?! I'm beside myself with these results
Very helpful, thank you!
Just submitted my 3 videos today! Hoping to get my results soon!
Awesome, good luck!
have you heard back?
@@TheC00kChrisprobably not 😂😂😂
Give me more. Im learning. More efficient and faster filming and how to pick products.
More is on the way! Thanks for your support
Do you think I should use invideo to make the three videos to get approved?
Hi Chris, from where we can outsource these videos and what is the process. Because we won't have hundreds of products at our home for making 300+ videos. Will be waiting for the thorough guide. I'm already an Amazon Associate.
Great video. This is something I’ve been working to get accepted into. Right now I’m concentrating on increasing my Instagram followers. I watched several of your review videos. You do a good job. Question 🙋♂️ what are you using for lighting? Are you recording with your GoPro? Using a wireless mic? The lighting and sound are good quality. Thanks for any feedback.
Thank you! For lighting I just have my camera setup with natural window light. And it depends on the video sometimes I will use my Sony camera, iPhone, or action camera. For the RUclips videos I use my Sony ZV-1F and a blue yeti mic. Here is all the camera gear I use amzn.to/3R4d8VZ
Thanks for the transparency and the details! I'm very interested in this, would you say Tiktok is the best way to get started for a beginner?
very cool, I just got approved today.
Congrats! Best of luck to you, the sky is the limit with this program
New sub! Watch your last video on how to get approved. Thanks for the tips. Look forward to more videos. Wanting to learn another way to make money 🤑 online.
Thank you! I’m also always looking for more ways to make money, I’ll keep ya posted if I find anything else
Hi my three videos got accepted for onsite comissions, but they are not on the product page yet, how long does it take for them to be there?
Good job Chris.
Thank you, Jenny!
@@Chris_Everything my first 3 videos were denied, so I’m wondering if I should do a faceless video with only my hands in it?
good job do you still review just items in your house or have you moved on from that
Thank you! I’m still reviewing items in my house as well as friends and family. I have also been reviewing everything else that I order from Amazon no matter how small or large like daily essentials, etc.
So wait a second… the commission you made was $2000, correct? Not $20,000 or $60,000. That other amount is what Amazon got, right? Also, can you put the link to your tiktok and your Amazon Influencer video page so we can see how you do it? Also, why do you choose not to show your face?
That is correct, I made about $2,000 in commission. The total revenue generated was about $60,000 (the total amount of sales). The commission you earn is based off the revenue generated/sales.
Initially, I did not want to show my face just because I am camera shy. But, as I continued to make more videos I became more comfortable and started showing my face in more of my videos. And, in my experience, it seems like the videos where I show my face perform better than videos where I only show the product.
Here is a link to my TikTok www.tiktok.com/@chris_laws_
Here is a link to my Amazon storefront www.amazon.com/shop/chrislaws?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
I hope this helps!
Thank you for sharing these links. I appreciate it very much.
So on your TikTok you have TikTok shop links, are those the same links as your Amazon influencer? Are they integrated?
Great video. Thanks for sharing. For my first three videos can I review books that I have purchased on amazon? Thx!
Hey Congrats! I don’t see why you couldn’t review books. I would look at the product pages of some books to see if there are other influencer videos to check.
One thing I might watch out for is the text on book covers might cause your videos to be flagged. Otherwise I’d give it shot, please let me know how it goes, and good luck!
Is the commission for the influencer program that much more than the associates program?
My understanding is the commission rates are the same. But, Amazon influencers gives your content much more exposure because it’s placed on Amazon
Thank you for the video. I was accepted a few fays ago. I applied thru my phone & i couldnt upload my logo & i dont even know how to see what am i suppose to do now that im accepted. My amazon still looks like my regular amazon
There are a couple of ways of going about uploading content. Either through the Amazon app on your phone under the ‘influencer hub’ or web browser on desktop.
I will make a video soon about how to manage and upload content to Amazon/ your storefront.
@@Chris_Everything thank u
Hay I just got approved for this influencer program but I am confuse about the second step of making 3 videos
Congrats! I just uploaded a video that walks through everything you need to know about your first 3 videos
ruclips.net/video/YG84uQLn4hI/видео.html
Hi there,
Anybody know whether you need your face on y our tiktok account to get approval for influencer programme , thanks
Are you doing videos on just those with less than 6 videos, or are you doing videos on anything and hoping it gets placed?
I’m making videos on anything and everything. I don’t know how Amazon picks and chooses which videos to showcase. This is definitely a numbers game. The more videos you upload the more warning potential
@@Chris_Everything I appreciate it. I've got 7000 views, but $0 so far. I also am not seeing my videos attaching to anything. Just one that is at 5000 views, but no sales. Not sure I'm figuring it out....
When you say that you applied, and re-applied. Do you just mean you uploaded videos, or is the actually a way to APPLY? Thank you.
So the first time that I applied to the Amazon influencer program in - I was denied. Then the second time I applied for the influencer program - I was accepted. This gave me access to my own storefront and the ability to upload videos and create idea lists.
Once I was accepted into the program I uploaded my first 3 videos to become eligible for onsite commissions (I actually uploaded a lot more) and I was rejected for onsite commissions.
Then, I deleted all of the videos that I uploaded to my storefront and started over from scratch with 3 brand new videos.
After uploading 3 brand new videos, I was approved for onsite commissions.
@@Chris_Everything Thank you for the detailed explanation. Bear in mind that in min 2:02 you say that you uploaded your 3 videos and APPLIED for onsite commissions. That's what threw me off guard. It could be confusing to others as well.
Thank you again, and all the best with your projects!
Are you posting it on tiktok?
That’s a great question. My TikTok is mostly woodworking videos, so if I’m reviewing or demonstrating a tool, I will post to TikTok too.
Yes but when u look at it thats ALOT of videos that you are uploading. & The day u generated over $24k and wasnt even give 10% of what your videos helped them make. That was wrong. They could have hiven u at least 10%
I see what you’re saying - it’s crazy to see that we generate tens of thousands of dollars and are only paid a fraction of that.
But something to keep in mind - as influencers we’re paid anywhere from 1%-10% commission on products. And that commission is paid by the seller’s themselves and many of these people may be operating on very small margins. When we see the total sale price it seems like a lot of money, but sellers need to account for product costs, advertising fees, FBA etc.
@@Chris_Everything Well said. People have to realize the influencer is only providing a small service to help the consumer decide. There are so many costs already associated with the product that have to be considered, before an influencer can get their share of the profit. All the influencers are doing is creating a short video and uploading it. This cost them next to nothing other than their time, and can provide them a source of income every time someone watches their short video indefinitely.
Hi! Thanks for all this. Question I saw on your Amazon account you have videos on ideas like for Halloween costumes. Does that also get commissions?