One of the biggest misconceptions about the Amazon Influencer Program is that you only make money from shoppable video commissions. While that’s a huge piece of it, it’s actually just ONE of several income streams available to us. I want to break this down so you can see the full opportunity and start maximizing your earnings intentionally.
Here are the main ways Amazon Influencers get paid:
💰 1. Onsite Commissions (Shoppable Video Earnings)
This is what most of us start with. When you create a shoppable video and upload it to Amazon, it can appear directly on the product page.
If a customer watches your video and purchases the product, you earn a commission.
This income is powerful because:
• Your videos can earn passively 24/7
• One video can generate income for years
• The more videos you create, the more earning opportunities you have
Think of each video as a tiny employee working for you around the clock.
🌐 2. Offsite Commissions (Your Personal Traffic = Your Power)
Offsite commissions happen when YOU bring the customer to Amazon using your storefront link or affiliate links.
Examples include:
• YouTube product reviews
• TikTok product demos
• Instagram posts or reels
• Facebook posts
• Pinterest pins
• Blog posts
If someone clicks your link and buys, you earn a commission — even if they buy something else during that session.
This is why creating a YouTube channel is so powerful. Your content can rank in search and bring in buyers every single day.
Onsite = Amazon brings the customer to you
Offsite = YOU bring the customer to Amazon
Both matter. Both pay.
🤝 3. Seller Paid Video Opportunities (Direct Brand Payments)
This is where things get really exciting.
Many sellers will pay you to create videos for their products. This can include:
• Free products
• Flat cash payments ($10–$200+ per video depending on experience)
• Or both product + payment
You can find these opportunities through:
• Amazon Creator Connections
• Brand outreach
• Influencer platforms (like Oink, Stack Influence, etc.)
• Direct messages from sellers
You get paid AND you can still earn commissions from the video long-term.
🎁 4. Free Products (Which Can Become Profit Too)
Free products are not just freebies — they’re assets.
You can:
• Review them and earn commission
• Use them in future content
• Bundle them for giveaways
• Or resell them on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or local groups
Many influencers generate hundreds or thousands per year just from reselling items they no longer need.
Nothing goes to waste.
⭐ 5. Scaling Through Volume (More Videos = More Doors Open)
The more videos you create:
• The more commissions you earn
• The more brands notice you
• The more paid opportunities you receive
• The faster your account grows
Consistency unlocks everything.
🚀 6. Future Opportunities (Higher Tiers Unlock More Income)
As you grow, additional opportunities open up like:
• Creator Connections campaigns
• Sponsored placements
• Brand deals outside Amazon
• Potential bonuses and new monetization features
Amazon is investing heavily in video, and influencers who build now are positioning themselves early.
💡 The Big Mindset Shift:
You are not just posting videos.
You are building digital assets that pay you over time.
Each video is a seed.
Each link is a doorway.
Each product is an opportunity.
Stay consistent. Stay visible. Stay in motion.
This program rewards the people who keep going. 💜