In this interview, I’m talking with Haley, a stay-at-home mom of two who started the Amazon Influencer Program in December 2025 and spent her first few months feeling stuck. From December through April, she had made around $1,000 total, even though she was putting in the time and effort. Then she decided to slow down, invest in learning, take Data Coach Claire’s course, and really understand product research, video strategy, and how to use tools like Oink, Viral View, and Jungle Scout. That shift changed everything. By June 2026, Haley had made around $5,500 through the Amazon Influencer Program, and during Prime Day she had a single day around $1,400 between onsite and Creator Connections commissions. In this conversation, we talk about how Haley got accepted, what she did wrong at the beginning, why product research made such a difference, how she chooses products to invest in, what happened when some products flopped, why real-life videos can convert, and how she fits this business into life with two little kids. We also talk about using Oink and Viral View, repurposing Amazon videos to YouTube, offsite income, Canada international storefronts, selling flopped investments on Facebook Marketplace, finding community, avoiding comparison, and why it’s okay to build your business around your actual season of life. If you are a newer Amazon Influencer, a stay-at-home parent, or someone trying to turn this program into real income, Haley’s story is such a good reminder that being stuck does not mean you are failing. Sometimes you just need the right strategy, the right support, and the willingness to learn. Connect with Haley here: TikTok handle: @haleynicole221 Data Coach Claire BP1K: https://stan.store/affiliates/fe2c6c0d-7cea-451d-80b7-5686eb526ce4 (affiliate link) Oink Code: HALEY10 Viral Vue Code: HALEY10 00:00 Meet Haley 02:00 Getting accepted and starting with no strategy 06:30 Discovering Oink, Claire, and better tools 10:30 Why she decided to invest in learning 14:30 Product research changed everything 19:00 Oink vs Viral View and choosing better products 23:00 Why more videos does not always mean more money 27:00 Her first big product research win 31:00 Real-life videos, personality, and conversion 35:00 Product investing, Prime Day, and a $1,400 day 39:30 Trusting the math, following your gut, and learning from flops 44:00 Repurposing to YouTube, international, and Facebook Marketplace 49:00 Sharing her journey and finding community 52:00 What Amazon Influencer gave her as a mom 53:30 Final encouragement for newer influencers -------------------------- 🌳All My Courses, Links, Socials & Resources Here: https://linktr.ee/nicolervincent 🔵 Follow Me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintx 🔥 Join my Influencer Skool group: https://www.skool.com/influencer-strategy-wnicole-v-2818 💰Get my beginner course here: https://nicolervincent.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1192313 📧 Sign up for my newsletter here: https://forms.gle/6mZFsxmtX98zE1eK8 Affiliate Links: 🐷 Get the Google Chrome OINK Extension here: https://bit.ly/nrvOINK Use code NICOLE10 for 10% off the Pro Version 🍌 Get Fluencer Fruit here: https://bit.ly/NicoleFF (You get the lowest "friend" price with my link - no code needed) 💰 Get Viral Vue here: https://viralvue.com/join?fpr=nicole Use code NICOLE for 10% off any plan FTC Disclaimer: As an Amazon Influencer and affiliate for various websites and services, I may earn a commission on some products or services purchased through the links shared here. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support my channel. Thank you for your support! FTC DISCLAIMER: There is no assurance that examples of past earnings can be duplicated in the future. I cannot guarantee your personal results and/or success. There are some unknown risks in business that cannot be foreseen, which could reduce results you experience. I am not responsible for your actions or results.