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Hey there, Creators!

Ever feel like you're leaving money on the table as a content creator?

You’ve created numerous offers specifically for your audience, and you’re completely burned out…

Buckle up, buttercup, because I'm about to introduce you to your new best friend: AI-powered affiliate marketing opportunities.

"The best way to think of affiliate marketing is quality over quantity. Your goal should be to provide the best possible product and service recommendations to your audience."

Neil Patel

From Zero to Hero: How I’m Growing My Followers With An Automated AI Process

As someone who's built a thriving online business from scratch, I know firsthand how game-changing the right strategies can be.

After being completely burned out on creating content, I was determined to build a more automated process to double my content output while doing half as much work.

That's when I discovered the power of AI for content creation.

By leveraging AI tools and frameworks, I was able to:

• Create a week's worth of high-quality content in under 2 hours

• Grow my audience on autopilot while capturing and following up with leads automatically

• Automate and generate content that authentically resonates with my ideal audience, keeping them returning for more

My recent results were so encouraging that I knew I had to share my strategies with fellow content creators and entrepreneurs in a more community-based method.

And so, The AI Escape Community was born.

>>> Click here to get on our list for early access to The AI Escape Community so we can help you leverage AI and automation inside your business as a content creator.

Why Affiliate Marketing Is a Content Creator's Dream

True story: In 2018, I made my first dollar online with affiliate marketing through long-form content on my YouTube channel without truly realizing what I was doing.

I need you to read the following below really carefully because this is where it gets really good:

➡️With affiliate marketing, you get to skip the whole overwhelming "create a product from scratch" nightmare (but 10x less of a nightmare when you join my AI ESCAPE COMMUNITY waitlist)

• No late nights building.

• No customer service headaches.

• No inventory management stress.

➡️You're essentially piggybacking on someone else's hard work and reaping a certain percentage of the rewards…

By utilizing affiliate marketing, you:

• Can create multiple streams of passive income (great diversification strategy and provides sustainable and predictable incomes)

• Monetize your existing audience without creating your own products (the real linchpin and time saver)

• Build numerous valuable relationships with well-known brands in your niche

BUT (and this is a big but):

➡️You can't just slap affiliate links on every piece of social media profile, content, or emails and call it a day.

That's a one-way ticket to I can’t trust you “ville.”

And honestly, it's SPAM, and people will stop clicking your links.

The Golden Rule of Affiliate Marketing:

➡️Only promote products you genuinely believe in and would recommend to your best friend or family member.

Why? Because your audience trusts you. Or else they wouldn’t be following you, duh!

➡️They come to you for entertainment, value, advice, insights, and recommendations. Betray that trust by pushing subpar or scammy products, and you'll alienate them faster than you can say "unsubscribed or unfollowed."

Remember the three golden rules of Internet marketing:

• Short-term gains < Long-term trust

• Commission checks < Audience loyalty

• Quick sales < Authentic relationships

➡️The moment your audience feels like you're prioritizing your own profits over their best interests, it's game over. ☠️

They'll bounce faster than a kangaroo on a trampoline, taking their trust and respect (and wallets) with them.

So, how do you maintain that delicate balance? Here are some things I have learned over my last 6 years as an online entrepreneur, content creator, and digital/affiliate marketer:

1. Test before you recommend: Actually use the product yourself. Get hands-on experience so you can speak authentically about its pros (and cons).

2. Be transparent 100% of the time: Always disclose your affiliate relationships. Your audience will appreciate the honesty.

3. Highlight the negatives sometimes: No product is perfect. Sharing both pros and cons makes your recommendation more credible.

4. Prioritize value over commission: Sometimes the best product for your audience might not offer the highest commission. ALWAYS choose integrity over quick profits.

5. Offer alternatives: Don't just push one option. Give your audience choices and explain why each might be suitable for different needs.

➡️By following these five principles, you'll build a reputation as a trusted creator rather than just another internet hustler wearing a mask.

And trust me, that reputation is worth its weight in gold (or Bitcoin ₿ if that's more your style).

Now for the good stuff. Let me show you how to use Perplexity AI to find the most aligned affiliate deals in your niche…

The "Affiliate Gold Rush" Prompt

Ready to find some phenomenal affiliate deals? Feed this prompt into Perplexity AI and watch the magic happen:

I'm a creator that makes content on [YOUR NICHE]. I'm looking for closely relevant affiliate products to promote. Please help me find:

5 closely relevant affiliate products in my niche with the commission % they offer.

Yeah…I know. It’s that simple!

HOW TO USE THE AFFILIATE GOLD RUSH PROMPT:

1. Replace [YOUR NICHE] with your specific content area (e.g., "fitness for busy professionals" or “eco-friendly home decor")

2. Copy and paste the entire prompt into Perplexity AI

3. Sit back and watch as it generates a goldmine of affiliate ideas tailored to your niche

WHAT YOU LEARNED TODAY

• Why affiliate marketing is the ultimate passive income strategy for content creators and online entrepreneurs

• How Perplexity AI can help you uncover hidden affiliate opportunities in your niche in mere seconds

• The "Affiliate Gold Rush" prompt to kickstart your product research