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Watch Your Fave Shows AND Make Money? Here’s the Surprising Hack.
It can’t possibly be this easy to make money….can it? Meet Sara. She’s a busy mom with two very active kids and a part-time job that takes up way too much of what little free time she has. Sara loves her quiet evenings on the couch after the kids are in bed. She curls up…
Hustle Hack #40: Create Once – Republish Everywhere
Create Once, Publish Everywhere One of the biggest time-wasters for new affiliates is treating every platform like it needs brand-new content. The truth? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel – you need to repurpose it. Here’s how it works: 👉 Start with one core piece of content. Write a blog post, record a quick…
Hustle Hack #39: Write Like You Talk
Write Like You Talk With all the auto-generated AI (crap) content being generated, your audience is well-tuned to authenticity. And – spoiler alert – most AI-generated content sounds like your 8th-grade English teacher translated by someone whose first language is not English. Ok. Only a little bit. However, if your content sounds stiff or is…
Hustle Hack #38: Schedule for the WIN
Schedule for the WIN “I’ll post later” is the kiss of death for consistency. Life gets in the way. Kids get sick. Dinner burns. Suddenly, “later” never happens. There are several solutions: Schedule your content using built-in tools such as Meta Planner for FB + IG. Schedule using platform-specific tools such as Tailwind for Pinterest.…
Hustle Hack #37: The “3-Question Test” Your Content MUST Pass
The “3 Question” Test Before Hitting Publish Ever post something and later think, “Oops, that didn’t land”? Or you post and the only comments are from confused readers? Avoid that mistake with the 3 Question Test. Before you hit publish, ask: 1️⃣ Does this solve a problem? Every piece of content should make life easier for…
Hustle Hack #36: Batch for Outreach
Batch Your Graphics for Bigger Reach Creating one pin, one IG post, one FB graphic at a time is like doing laundry one sock at a time – inefficient and exhausting. And it keeps your social outreach in the slow lane. While you might wish to have a more curated, intentional social persona, your business…
Hustle Hack #35: One Link Rule
The “One Link” Rule Here’s a hard truth: too many links = no clicks. It’s called “decision fatigue.” When you throw 5 different affiliate links into one piece of content, your audience freezes. Which link is the best? Should they click the software or the book? Instead of choosing one, they choose none. Solution: stick…
Hustle Hack #34: Templates For The Win
Use Templates, Not Blank Pages Starting from scratch is exhausting. And here’s the thing: you don’t have to. Professional marketers, copywriters, and even bestselling authors rely on templates. Why? Because structure creates freedom. Think of a template like a recipe. The ingredients (your words) change, but the framework stays the same. For example, every chocolate…
Hustle Hack #33: Five Minute Content Creation
The 5-Minute Rule for Affiliate Writing Blank page paralysis is real. You open your laptop, ready to write, and suddenly you find yourself scrolling Facebook, reorganizing your sock drawer, or Googling “what’s for dinner.” Here’s the fix: the 5-Minute Rule. Set a timer for 5 minutes and just write – no editing, no deleting, no…
Hustle Hack #32: Seven-Touch Rule to Remember
The “7-Touch Rule” for Affiliate Sales Most new affiliates give up too soon. They post once, drop their link, and wonder why no one buys. Here’s the reality: it takes 7+ touches before most people make a purchase decision. A “touch” is any meaningful interaction – a blog post, an email, a story, a testimonial,…
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Hustle Hack #23: Why Disclosures Keep You Trusted (and Compliant)
How Affiliate Disclosures Keep You Trusted (and Compliant) Scared to say “affiliate link” because you think people won’t click? Truth: transparency builds trust and keeps you on the right side of the law. “Tricking” someone into clicking on an affiliate link will not make them feel good about you or the product. The FTC requires affiliates…
Read MoreThe Hidden Risk in Affiliate Marketing That Could Cost You Big
Not disclosing affiliate links could cost you more than money. Learn the FTC rules, avoid penalties, and build trust with this simple affiliate guide.
Read MoreHustle Hack #22: High-Ticket vs Low-Ticket
Why Choosing High-Ticket vs. Low-Ticket Affiliates Is a Strategy Decision Should you promote $20 products or $2,000 programs? (Well, the $2000 product, right?) Well, that decision actually depends on a couple of things: What is your strategy? Are you building a high-end consultancy? Are you a scrappy startup? Cutting-edge tech? What is your vision for your…
Read MoreHustle Hack #21: Is it Worth Promoting?
How to Test If an Affiliate Product Is Actually Worth Promoting Not every affiliate product deserves your time. Before you promote, run it through this test: 1️⃣ Would I use this myself? If no, that’s a red flag. Even better if you already use the product and love it. You can speak about your real-world…
Read MoreHustle Hack #20: Build vs Rent (your traffic)
The Importance of Building Your Own Audience vs. Renting Traffic Borrowed traffic is risky. All those followers on social? Borrowed. All DMs and people who purchase via those apps? Borrowed. Algorithms change. Platforms ghost you. One account suspension and your (borrowed) audience disappears. But when you build your own audience – through email or your…
Read MoreHustle Hack #19: Grow Your Email List (really)
3 Affiliate-Friendly Ways to Grow Your Email List Your email list is your most valuable asset. It gives you an audience who knows, likes, and trusts you. An audience that you can promote products to without the hassle and costs of promoting on social platforms or ads. You probably already know that you should have…
Read MoreHustle Hack #18: Get Rich Quick? Nope.
Why “Get Rich Quick” Kills Affiliate Success The biggest dream-killer for beginners? Believing in “get rich quick.” Affiliate marketing is powerful – but it isn’t magic. Here’s the truth: ❌ Quick money promises lead to overwhelm and burnout. ❌ Jumping program to program keeps you stuck at zero. Nothing keeps your business stuck more than…
Read MoreHustle Hacks #17: Fewer Products = More Money
Why Recommending Fewer Products Often Earns More Money It feels logical: the more products you recommend, the more money you’ll make. But in affiliate marketing, the opposite is true. What? Fewer products? Doesn’t it make more sense to throw a bunch of different offers out? Doesn’t your audience want choices? Nope. Too many choices and…
Read MoreHustle Hack #16: How You Get PAID
How Affiliate Payouts Work (Monthly, Net-30, PayPal, etc.) One of the biggest shocks for new affiliates? You don’t always get paid right away. Payouts depend on several factors. Are you a new affiliate with no track record? It will take longer for you to get paid. The seller wants to make sure you’re legit –…
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