This video details how anyone can earn money by creating product review videos on Amazon, with no upfront cost, and explores strategies, earning potential, and the process to get started.
Overview and Earning Potential ⏱ 0:00
•Business model: filming video reviews with a phone and uploading them to Amazon; when someone watches and buys the product, you earn a commission.•Earnings: beginners easily make hundreds of dollars per month; average 1–3k; ramping up 5–10k; experienced like the speaker over $10,000 per month.•No overhead: no inventory, no fees; net commissions go straight to bank account.•Success examples: brother-in-law made $700 first week, now averages 25–30k profit per month; another individual with 1,100 videos made $40,000 last month; a mom of four in Idaho makes $12,000 per month part-time.•Low barrier: as long as you can read and talk, you can make a good enough video; no need to show face, can use scripts and voiceovers.Strategy and Best Practices ⏱ 3:53
•Product selection: find products with few or poor videos; aim for the top carousel (six spots on a listing) where customer traffic is high.•Video quality: longer videos (at least 2 minutes) outperform shorter ones; keep watch time up; hook stacking (mentioning what you'll cover later) keeps viewers engaged.•Equipment: iPhone mic is sufficient; cheapest lav mic ($25), mid-range ($100), high-end DJI Mic 3 ($300) – average viewer can't tell much difference.•Algorithm: Amazon tests videos across demographics; early videos have advantage but better videos can take over; it's simpler than YouTube or Instagram algorithms.Earnings Examples and Multiple Monetization Strategies ⏱ 20:04
•Individual with 700 videos averages $25,000–$30,000 profit/month from Amazon commissions alone.•Another with 1,100 videos made $40,000 last month; a friend with 4,000 videos made $27,000.•Brother-in-law made $15,000/month within 3 months, allowing sister to quit her six-figure corporate job.•Monetization beyond commissions: resell free products, brands pay $20–$40 per video, sell video rights for additional $40–$50 (some charge $500,000 for content).•Amazon commissions range from 0.5% to 3% depending on category (e.g., outdoor at 3%, beauty at 0.5%); higher commissions via 'Creator Connections' can reach 10%, 20%, up to 50%.•Top earners focus on increased commission rates; $12,000 in last 30 days, $10,000 from increased commissions.Getting Started with No Capital and Success Factors ⏱ 25:26
•Review products already owned; scan Amazon order history (even 10–15 years back) to identify potential products.•No need to buy on Amazon; can review items from home, Airbnbs, or others' houses, as long as sold on Amazon.•Volume is key: 700 videos is achievable in a week; volume negates luck, but strategy in product selection matters.•Success examples: umbrella base video (60 seconds, $70 product, 3% standard + 15% increased commission) earning $300–$500/month for 2.5 years; shower head video made a couple hundred dollars.•Amazon's bronze program unlocks increased commissions after 20–30 videos; content must perform decently.•Competition is minimal; free lottery analogy—low effort, high potential returns.•Available in multiple countries (U.S., Canada, UK, Germany, etc.); can post in local language like German.Program Evolution and Earnings ⏱ 40:07
•The program started around 2020-2021, was gatekept, and initially earned 1-3% commission rates.•With increased commission rates and Creator Connections, people now earn more despite competition.•In the last 3 months, Amazon slashed rates to half a percent to 3%, yet people are making more money than ever.•Creator Connections campaigns grew from about 30,000 to over 800,000 in the last year.Mindset and Strategy ⏱ 41:48
•Always early mindset: Bitcoin examples (4 cents, $400, $4,000, $40,000), e-commerce still early.•Momentum over focus: speaker's experience with iPhone repair shop, sold to sell screens and made $2.4 million first year.•Rate cuts weed out bandwagon people, leaving more opportunity.Getting Approved ⏱ 48:42
•Step 1: Apply at Amazon Influencer program, link a public social media (Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram). No follower requirement, but post history needed.•TikTok easiest: can have 10 followers and get approved, but need 1-2 months of posting.•Step 2: Upload 3 videos for on-site placement; these are human-reviewed and must be high quality, avoid claims, license plates, houses, labels. After approval, you're clear.•For first 3 videos, choose simple products like phone tripod or soccer ball to avoid claims.Video Best Practices and Ethics ⏱ 55:07
•Horizontal videos perform better, as Amazon's algorithm favors them and desktop has more real estate.•Comparison videos are a great strategy (e.g., DJI vs Holly Land Lark M2).•Real reviews from real people give customers assurance.•Avoid reviewing products you can't endorse; return fraud is unethical and not recommended.Key Strategies and Tools ⏱ 60:09
•Buy new products on Amazon and resell on Facebook Marketplace to recoup most of the cost, making asymmetric bets affordable (e.g., $100 mic sold for $80).•Avoid mentioning price or using aggressive CTAs in Amazon influencer videos to prevent flags.•Cross-post videos to YouTube and other platforms; using deep links (e.g., Viral View, other deep link tools) pulls viewers from Instagram/YouTube into native apps, increasing commission rates.•Viral View is a tool that finds better products, automates cross-posting, and provides data like total influencer video count to gauge competition.•Scaling possible by hiring virtual assistants or outsourcing video reviews; examples include a user in Canada with 10 people across the US and a mom making $12,000/month part-time.Success Examples and Benefits ⏱ 64:23
•One user made $3,000 in a month from YouTube content alone (last 30 days) using off-site link clicks, not yet monetized.•Another posted a $3,000 Santa video, got a million views, and earned $3,000 in affiliate commissions without selling the Santa.•Success stories: a stay-at-home mom neighbor bought a brand new car cash; a mom of four makes $12,000/month part-time.•The model has low risk—you can't really lose money, only fail if you don't upload.Key Takeaways
•The business model involves filming video reviews with a phone and uploading them to Amazon; when viewers purchase the product, the creator earns a commission.•Choosing products with few or poor existing videos increases visibility, aiming for the top carousel spots on a listing where customer traffic is high.•One individual with 700 videos averages $25,000–$30,000 profit per month from Amazon commissions alone, while another with 1,100 videos made $40,000 last month.•You can start without capital by reviewing products you already own, even scanning your Amazon order history from years back.•The program began around 2020-2021, initially with low commission rates, but now offers higher rates and Creator Connections opportunities.•Application requires linking a public social media account (Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram) with no follower minimum, but post history is needed.Conclusion
The video outlines a low-barrier side hustle using Amazon's influencer program, emphasizing early adoption and practical steps for consistent earnings.
