Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #25: Why Amazon Influencers is a Great Foundation and We Interview Credibility Expert Mitch Levy

Welcome to the Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #25. Join Jim Ed and Andrew as they discuss the latest in their Amazon influencer side hustle journey. In this episode, they go over recent revenue numbers, share tips on negotiating rates with suppliers, and talk about the importance of building a strong foundation of skills through the influencer program. The guys stress the value of reviewing pricier items when possible, in addition to more affordable products. Even small commissions can add up quickly at scale. They share tactics for getting the best rates from suppliers, emphasizing the importance of building negotiation skills. While free reviews are okay at first, putting a price tag on your time and content pays off. Andrew and Jim Ed explore how the Amazon program helps build transferable skills for future opportunities. Even if this platform shifts over time, the abilities gained in video production, relationship building, sales, and more have ongoing value. Stay tuned for more insider tips and an interview with special guest Mitch Levy later in this episode! Mitch is an author, executive coach, and global credibility expert. He has published over 60 books and interviewed 500 thought leaders on credibility. Credibility is defined as being trusted, known, and liked. The three components are trust, being known/understood, and being liked/respected. To be more credible: be authentic, don't exaggerate claims, align your internal and external integrity, show vulnerability, listen actively, articulate your audience and offering clearly. Getting feedback from stakeholders through a 360 review is a good way to understand your current credibility and areas to improve. For side hustles and online influencers: be clear in explaining your target audience and value proposition quickly, produce short/clear content that builds trust and credibility over time. Mitch recommends his newsletter "Mitchell Levy on Staying Relevant" which shares the latest on building credibility and staying relevant. His membership community "Credibility Nation" also provides ongoing training on credibility. Go here to subscribe: https://mitchelllevy.substack.com/ Our affiliate partners/links: We are excited to announce that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link below to be notified when it goes live or text INFLUENCER to 507-800-0090 to receive a text, when this training goes live. https://provenazinfluencer.com/ Check out Proven Amazon Course's free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below: ---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast Andrew's recommended transcript-based video software that saves a ton of time in editing. This is now also the service we use for our Podcast. Check it out: ---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at [email protected] Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles. ---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast. ---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.