
← Creator's Leverage Guild13 jul · 46 min
How a $200K Mistake Led to the Ultimate Creator Connections Tool | CreatorKit is changing the game!
<p>Vik missed out on over $200,000 in Amazon Creator Connections earnings because he wasn't paying attention, and he's not letting that happen to anyone else. Mike and Ben sit down with Vik, a former Facebook software engineer turned offsite deals operator, to break down that costly mistake and the tool he built because of it.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>The story behind Vik's $200K mistake, missing out on Amazon Creator Connections opportunities for months</p><p>How Vik built an offsite deals business from scratch, including a TikTok style daily deals app pulling in $80K plus some months</p><p>Why he's coming back with a vengeance and building CreatorKit, a $9.99 a month tool to search and filter Amazon Creator Connections</p><p>Features inside CreatorKit including a deals tab, daily updates, and campaign history</p><p>A quick Prime Day recap, with Ben at $16.3K and Mike at $18.5K in commissions</p><p>If you've ever wondered what missing Amazon Creator Connections actually costs, this episode lays it all out, and shows you the tool built to make sure it never happens again.</p><p>Subscribe for more real talk on creator income, Amazon strategy, and building a business that actually pays. ____________________</p><p><a href="https://app.creatorkitapp.com/?via=CLG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Check out CreatorKit!</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>Save 15% off the 1st month! </p><p>Code: CLG15</p><p><br></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorkit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>CreatorKit Facebook Group</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>____________________</p><p><strong>JOIN THE COMMUNITY</strong></p><p>If you are looking for deeper strategy, accountability, & honest conversations with other serious content creators, the Creator’s Leverage Guild was built for exactly that</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more and join here:</p><p><a href="https://www.creatorsleverageguild.com"><strong>Creator’s Leverage Guild</strong></a></p><p>_____________________</p><p><strong>CHECK OUT OUR 2 NEW EBOOKS THAT JUST LAUNCHED!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.creatorsleverageguild.com/aipmasterguidecheckout"><strong>The AIP Master Guide</strong></a> - Stop guessing your way through AIP. The AIP Master Guide is your go-to resource for setup, backend navigation, Store IDs, payments, uploads, & more.</p><p><a href="https://www.creatorsleverageguild.com/leveragingbranddealsplaybookcheckout"><strong>Leveraging Brand Deals Playbook</strong></a> - Stop leaving money on the table. The Leveraging Brand Deals Playbook helps you pitch smarter, negotiate better, & turn free product offers into real paid opportunities.</p><p>_____________________</p><p><strong>WORK 1-ON-1 WITH MIKE AND BEN</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Get personalized guidance on content strategy, monetization, brand deals, & scaling your creator business.</p><p>• Book a 1-hour coaching call</p><p>• Save with a 4-session coaching package</p><p><a href="https://community.creatorsleverageguild.com/checkout/coachingcalls"><strong>Sign Me Up!</strong></a></p><p>_________________________</p><p><strong>JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with other Amazon Influencers & content creators, ask questions, & stay up to date on what is working right now.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/amazoninfluencerssuccess"><strong>Amazon Influencer Success Facebook Group</strong></a></p><p>_________________________</p><p><strong>TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CREATORS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Viral Vue</strong></p><p>Make smarter content decisions & grow faster.</p><p><a href="https://viralvue.com/join?fpr=mikestrahl">Try Viral Vue here</a></p><p>Use