Basic Influencers Strategies
Episodes
Prime Day Wins, YouTube Growth Hacks & Q4 Success Strategies (with Ben Phair) | Ep. 70
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Basic Influencer Strategies Podcast, Mike is joined by fellow creator Ben Phair to unpack the strategies, wins, and lessons ...
Data-Driven Success Strategies with Claire - Ep.69
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike returns from a short hiatus with life updates and a powerful guest interview featuring Claire, a data analyst turned Amazon Infl...
The Long Game: Building Resilience as a Creator : Ep. #68
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Basic Influencer Strategies Podcast, Mike gets real about the rollercoaster of content creation — especially when your n...
Maximizing Influence — Uncovering Strategies with Kade Peterson : Ep. 67
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Basic Influencer Strategies Podcast, Mike sits down with Kade Peterson, a leading content creator and co-founder of Viral Vue....
Mastering Content Creation and Landing Brand Deals with Erin Lawrence : Ep#66
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Basic Influencer Strategies podcast, Mike sits down with Erin Lawrence — a full-time content creator, YouTube strategist, and...
Mastering Affiliate Marketing with Geniuslink’s Jesse Lakes : Ep. #65
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Basic Influencer Strategies Podcast, Mike sits down with Jesse Lakes, CEO of Geniuslink, to uncover proven strategies for m...
Basic Influencer Strategies #64: Transitioning from Postal Worker to Content Creator w/ Kevin Thomas
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 64 of the Basic Influencer Strategies Podcast, Mike returns after a period of recovery from nasal surgery & welcomes guest Kevin Thomas...
Basic Influencer Strategies #63 : New Beginnings, AIP Gets A Face Lift, & New Course is Available!
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 63 of the Basic Influencer Strategies podcast, Mike thanks listeners for their support as he takes over from Andrew & Jim Ed. He discus...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #62: Passing the Torch - AIP Podcast Transition and New Horizons
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In podcast episode number 62, Andrew acknowledges the long break since their last episode and discusses the busy lives of the co-hosts. Major life tra...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #61: Our Mindset and Goals Going into 2025
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Amazon Influencer podcast #61. In the 61st episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss recent life changes, income updates, and future go...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #60: Guest Mike Dancy Discusses Diversifying Income and Maximizing Exposure as an Amazon Influencer
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 60th episode of the Amazon Influencer Podcast, the hosts welcome back Mike Dancy, an expert in user-generated content (UGC) and Amaz...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #59: Sales are up, Creator Connections update, and our coaching program
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 59 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! In this podcast, Mike and Andrew talk about a host of topics from our latest sales trends, to ...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #58: Why we are still stoked about free products
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glass Half Full Perspectives:Jim Ed has earned over $4,000 from paid video reviews over the past yearBoth hosts still receiving valuable free products...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #57: The basics of sharing AIP videos on YouTube
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 57 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! In this podcast, Mike and Andrew talk about the ins and outs of uploading AIP videos to YouTub...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #56: Guest, Ali, talks about her experience so far as a new AIP member
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #55: Guest, Mike, is back and he's sharing about his experience with Creator Connections!
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 55 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! In this podcast, Mike returns to the podcast (he's been on a few others). He's going t...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #54: Guest, Jourdan, off to a great start with AIP, almost 200 videos up after a few months
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 54 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! In this podcast, we interview new Amazon Influencer, Jourdan. She's off to a great start w...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #53: We react to a great post from one of our FB group members
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 53 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! In this podcast, we react to a great post from one of our FB group members, Jeff, about some r...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #52: AIP numbers lower again ... what we are doing about it
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 52 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! Yes, AIP numbers are lower again. Is it time to throw in the towel? Hardly! Enjoying the podca...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #51: OG Doug (3,000+ AIP videos) Shares his Amazon Influencer Experience and Tips
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 51 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! Jim Ed and Andrew interview an exciting guest Doug who is one of the original AIP members with...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #50: Another Milestone Reached Thanks To Our Listeners
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! Jim Ed and Andrew celebrate reaching the milestone of their 50th podcast episode. They reflect...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #49: Lower Numbers Again and AIP Content Duplication Email
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 49 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! On today's podcast we chat about lower numbers again and why we think that is going on. We...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #48: Jim Ed Hits a New Milestone and Andrew's Latest Experience with Creator Connections
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 48 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! On today's podcast we chat about Jim Ed's latest milestone and Andrew shares his exper...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #47: Guest Michael talks about Creator Connections and Scaling AIP with Airbnb
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 47 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! Guest, Michael joins the podcast to discuss creator connections and scaling with Airbnb. Enjoy...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #46: Importance of Speed When Shooting and Uploading Videos
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 46 of the Amazon Influencer Podcast! Today’s episode is packed with valuable insights and discussions about video creation, TikTo...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #45: Headline test results, TikTok affiliates, and calling all interested podcast guests
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 45 of our Amazon Influencer podcast with your hosts Andrew and Jim Ed from Side Hustle Heroes HQ. Today. Enjoying the podcast? Plea...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #44: Quick update on headline test and UK/CA AIP
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 44 of our Amazon Influencer podcast with your hosts Andrew and Jim Ed from Side Hustle Heroes HQ. Today, we’ll give you an update...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #43: Do video titles/thumbnails make a difference and is buying products for AIP a good idea?
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 43 of our Amazon Influencers podcast with your hosts Andrew and Jim Ed from Side Hustle Heroes HQ. Today, we’re discussing exciti...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #42: Can you delegate AIP videos and is AIP growth linear?
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Amazon Influencer podcast, number 42. In this episode, Jim Ed and Andrew, originally known as the "Side Hustle Hero HQ Podcast,&q...
Amazon Influencer Podcast #41: Reiterating our Focus on the Amazon Influencers program going forward
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction: Welcome to the Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast, now focused solely as the Amazon Influencers Podcast. In this episode, Jim Ed and Andrew d...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #40: Is TikTok Still Good for Getting in AIP and Taking Risks
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a milestone episode of Side Hustle Heroes HQ. In this 40th episode, Jim and Andrew share their personal journeys, discuss the dynamics of t...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #39: More on AIP Canada and Amazon's Creator Connections
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #39. Today we'll discuss more on AIP Canada and Amazon Creator Connections. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave us a review/rati...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #38: Lower Numbers for AIP Continue
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #38. We're talking about lower numbers lately for AIP and how to deal with that. Note: Andrew jumped the gun on the last podcas...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #37: Bottom of the Carousel is Back!
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #37. We'll be talking about the bottom of the carousel and IPX. Just a reminder that our new Amazon Influencers course is no...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #36: Big News About AIP Canada
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #36. We'll be talking about Amazon Influencer Canada. Find out what's new there. Just a reminder that our new Amazon Infl...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #35: Dealing with Product Review Burnout
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #35. Andrew and Jim Ed are going to address potential AIP burnout and how to combat it. Just a reminder that our new Amazon Influ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #34: Andrew discusses Amazon FBA Part 2 - Benefits of Bundles
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #34. Andrew is going to be discussing part 2 of Amazon FBA, going into more details around bundles. Just a reminder that our new ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #33: Andrew discusses Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #33. Andrew is going to be discussing part 1 of Amazon FBA basics. Just a reminder that we have a new Amazon Influencers course com...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #32: Jim Ed shares his top 20 AIP products of 2023
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #32. We have an exciting show lined up for you today. Just a reminder that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in Ja...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #31: Guest Alex Freeman discusses his side hustle podcast and we talk more about AIP scaling
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #31! Just a reminder that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #30: Guest Brian Winch discusses his $600K revenue business
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #30! Just a reminder that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #29: Why is UGC so important and what that means for AIP
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #29! Just a reminder that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #28: Popular Guest Cody is Back with AIP Updates and a Side Convo About Delegation
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #28! Just a reminder that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up at the link ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #27: TikTok shops and affiliate opportunities and guest, Kayla, digital nomad
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #26! We are excited to announce that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up a...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #26: AIP Mindset for the Holiday Season and Guests David & Marlene Offer Valuable Side Hustle Advice
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #26! We are excited to announce that we have a new Amazon Influencers course coming out in January. Sign up a...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #25: Why Amazon Influencers is a Great Foundation and We Interview Credibility Expert Mitch Levy
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #24: Our special guest, Dustin, has created two 7-figure businesses
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast, where we uncover the stories and strategies behind successful online businesses. In episode 24, your hos...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #23: Our guests created 500 videos in a few days using a specific system
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast! We're up to podcast 23. In this episode, we have special guests Christie and Lind...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #22: Our thoughts on a great AIP State of the Union
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to podcast #22. Today Jim Ed and Andrew talk recap an interesting AIP state of the union they heard from a course creator and Influencer named...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #21: Interview with Jill, a New Amazon Influencer Who Got in Using Her TikTok Account
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #21! Today, we talk to Jill, a new Amazon Influencer and we chat about her process of getting approved and he...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #20: A Look Back at Why We Started the Podcast and a Big Announcement
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #20! Today we talk about why podcast #20 is so special. We discuss why we started the podcast, what it may lo...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #19: Jessica, new Amazon Influencer, on her experience so far
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast #19! First, we wanted to give you a heads up about a virtual conference that we've been invited to speak ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #18: Amazon Influencer Downturn Discussion
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Podcast #18! On today's podcast Jim Ed and I spend a lot of time talking about the latest downturn in Amazon Influencers revenues. We d...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #17: Michael Returns with Updates on his Amazon Influencer Journey
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Side Hustle Heroes HQ! On today's episode, we speak with Michael again. He updates us on his progress with Amazon Influencer and t...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #16: Guest Interview with Fred, Aspiring to be an Amazon Influencer
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Side Hustle Heroes HQ! On today's episode, we speak with Fred, who is preparing to sign up for Amazon Influencers. We'll spend...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #15: Guest Interview with Michael Who Just Got Accepted into Amazon Influencers
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Side Hustle Heroes HQ! On today's episode, we speak with Michael, a brand new Amazon Influencer. For feedback/questions or if you&...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #14: Amazon Influencers: Cody Returns with Updates on His Progress
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Side Hustle Heroes HQ! On today's episode, our hosts are joined again by Cody to discuss his latest experience with Amazon Influen...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #13: Amazon Influencers: Guest Interview with James Brown Who is Aspiring to be an Amazon Influencer
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #13. It's Jim Ed and Andrew, your trusty guides on this wild journey. Episode 13 promises to be ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #12: Amazon Influencers: Persistence, Prioritizing, and Scaling
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 12 of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ podcast! In today's episode, we delve deep into the rollercoaster ride of Amazon hustle, the im...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #11: Why Do We Like Amazon Influencers So Much?
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are going to answer a question from one of our viewers and get into a great discussion about the main things we like about Amazon I...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #10: Amazon Influencer Scaling with Free Products
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we provide more information about scaling by getting free products from suppliers who enthusiastically send you free product in return...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #9: Interview with Cody where we discuss his Amazon Influencer journey so far
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #8: Amazon Influencer: Importance of relationships, singular focus, and more on Facebook fan pages
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #7: Amazon Influencer: Facebook Ads are working to grow page likes, basics not already covered, and more on scaling
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #6: Amazon Influencer Getting Quick Approval with FB Page Ads and Video Review Mistakes to Avoid
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #5: Amazon Influencer First 3 Videos Deep Dive and Side Hustle Rationales
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #4: Amazon Influencers Networking Tips to Get More Videos to Review and Learn Valuable Lessons Based on Our Other Side Hustles
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hero...
Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #3: Amazon Influencers Auto Approval Step 1 (Social Media Platforms) and Getting Free Products
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #2: Amazon Influencer Video Review Basics & What to Do When You Fall Off Amazon Listings
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Side Hustle Heroes HQ Podcast #1: The Amazon Influencer Program: What is it and why you should apply!
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...