🔗 Introduction to Affiliate Marketing

Want to earn income online—without creating your own product?
Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest and most scalable ways to make passive income.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how affiliate marketing works, why it’s such a powerful side hustle, and how you can get started today—even if you’re starting from scratch.

🎯 What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is when you promote someone else’s product or service—and earn a commission for each sale or action made through your unique referral link.

Think of it like digital word-of-mouth marketing. You recommend something, someone buys it, and you get paid.

✅ How It Works (Step-by-Step)

1. You join an affiliate program (Amazon Associates, ClickBank, etc.)
2. You get a unique referral link to a product or service
3. You promote that link through content (blog, video, email, social media)
4. You earn a commission when someone buys through your link

Commissions can be:

• Per sale
• Per click
• Per lead or signup

💸 Why Affiliate Marketing Is a Smart Side Hustle

• No product creation needed
• No customer service or shipping to manage
• Scalable income stream – earn from one-time or recurring commissions
• Works with your current content or audience (blog, email list, TikTok, etc.)
• Can be passive once content or traffic sources are in place

🧠 Pro Tip: Align With What You Know

Promote products you actually like or use. Authenticity = trust = more conversions.

Examples:

• A fitness coach promotes protein powders
• A designer recommends digital templates
• A VA links to tools like Canva or Trello

💡 Key Takeaways

• Affiliate marketing = promote products, earn commissions
• It’s one of the easiest ways to earn online with minimal setup
• You don’t need inventory, tech skills, or a huge audience to start
• Focus on choosing the right niche, product, and strategy

In the next lesson, we’ll explore the best affiliate programs and networks—and how to join them.
Let’s start building your passive income stack. 💰🔗

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