242. The Affiliate Marketing Mistake That Could Get You Sued

Affiliate marketing can be a great way to earn extra income for sharing things you already use and love—but there’s a legal twist that too many online entrepreneurs are overlooking. Whether you’re a coach, creator, or content-loving business owner, you need to know how to share affiliate links and sponsored content without landing yourself in hot water.This episode is your crash course in the actual legal rules you’ve probably never been taught about affiliate disclosures—and the mistakes that have already led to lawsuits against influencers (even if they thought they were doing it right).So if you’ve ever wondered, “Wait, am I allowed to post this?”—tune in! Because I’m sharing exactly what the law says and how to stay protected while creating a new revenue stream.In this episode, you’ll hear…Why affiliate marketing and sponsored content are NOT the Wild West anymoreWhat the recent Alo Yoga and Revolve lawsuits mean for creators like youThe one legal mistake that most creators are making—and how to fix itWhat “material connection” means (yes, even free stuff counts!)How to properly disclose affiliate links in newsletters, videos, and storiesWhy a tiny “#ad” buried at the bottom of a post won’t cut itWhat the FTC says about international creators targeting US audiencesSam’s simple “obvious + hard to miss” formula for disclosures that keep you compliantClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Sign up for my free weekly email Sam’s SidebarOrder my book, When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy: A Practical No-BS Guide to Successful Online EntrepreneurshipClick here to watch the free workshop so you can get legally protected right now! Get notifiied when each episode of On Your Terms® comes outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER