Creator's Leverage Guild
by Mike Strahl
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I FINALLY Quit My 9-5! My 3-Year Journey to Full-Time Content Creator
I FINALLY Quit My 9-5! My 3-Year Journey to Full-Time Content Creator
About this podcast
Creator’s Leverage Guild is a community-driven podcast for content creators, Amazon Influencers, side hustlers, and digital entrepreneurs who want to build real income streams through content, systems, and smart leverage.
Hosted by Mike Strahl and Ben Phair, the show dives into affiliate marketing, Amazon Influencer strategies, YouTube growth, brand collaborations, monetization systems, and lessons learned from building online income the hard way. Expect honest conversations, real-world experience, and practical insights without the hype.
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Episodes
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- I FINALLY Quit My 9-5! My 3-Year Journey to Full-Time Content Creator · 44 minAfter 16 years as a communications lineman, Mike finally walked away from his full-time job to pursue content creation and entrepreneurship. But the road to becoming a full-time…
- Amazon Influencer Q4 Prep: Prime Days, Reporting Changes & What Creators Should Do Now · 45 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben break down what Amazon Influencers should be focusing on heading into Q4, Prime Big Deal Days, and the busiest earning window of the year.They start…
- How the Right Strategy and Community Got Tom Dowler Back on Track · 49 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben sit down with Tom Dowler to talk about his journey from a blue-collar career in drilling and blasting to building income through the Amazon…
- You’re Not Out of Time, You’re Just Not Using It Right | Tips for being more intentional · 46 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben talk through time management, intentionality, and how creators can find the time to build real income without constantly feeling like they need more…
- How a $200K Mistake Led to the Ultimate Creator Connections Tool | CreatorKit is changing the game! · 46 minVik 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…
- How to Handle Stress, Depression, Hard Times, and Still Grow Your Business | Prime Day Recap · 35 minIn this episode, Mike & Ben break down their Prime Day results, current Amazon earnings, and what’s been working as they continue leaning harder into product selection…
- Andy Ly on Hiring VAs, Scaling Faster, and Growing an Amazon Influencer Business | PODCAST · 49 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben welcome Creators Leverage Guild member Andy Ly for a conversation about scaling an Amazon Influencer business, hiring virtual assistants, and…
- May Amazon Changes: Creator Connections, UGC Growth, and the New Creator Pivot with Mike Dancy · 47 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben break down May as the first full month after the latest Amazon changes and are joined by guest Mike Dancy to talk through what the shift is looking…
- April Earnings After Amazon’s Rate Cuts: What’s Still Working · 39 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben break down their April earnings after the recent Amazon commission rate drops and talk through what the numbers are showing now that the dust is…
- Amazon Influencer Growth with Nicole Vincent: Editing, Branding, YouTube SEO, & More · 54 minTake Nicole's Amazon Influencer Starter Course for $28!!! (Affiliate Link)_________________________ In this episode, Mike & Ben welcome Nicole Vincent to the Creators Leverage…
- Amazon Influencer Rate Cuts Hit Hard : Why It’s Time to Think Like a Creator · 33 minIn this episode, Mike & Ben break down Amazon’s major onsite rate cuts and talk through what creators should really be focusing on next. With most categories dropping around 1%…
- Quality Over Quantity: How McKay C Makes $20K a Month with YouTube and Amazon Videos · 54 minIn this episode, Mike & Ben sit down with Amazon Influencer and longtime product reviewer McKay Christensen to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in the program right…
- Amazon Influencer Strategies That Are Overrated & the Ones That Actually Work | Data Coach Claire · 54 minIn this episode, Mike & Ben welcome back Data Coach Claire, a six-figure Amazon Influencer with a highly efficient, data-driven approach to content creation. Claire is a mother…
- Quality vs Quantity for Amazon Influencer Videos: Why More Uploads Don’t Always Make More Money · 44 minIn this episode, Mike & Ben break down one of the biggest debates in the Amazon Influencer Program: quality versus quantity.A lot of creators fall into one of two camps. Some…
- AI Jobs, and Side Hustles: Why Creators Need a Security Blanket Now · 40 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben talk through how AI is rapidly changing work, creativity, job security, and the way people need to think about side hustles and long-term financial…
- Amazon Influencer Changes: Is This Bad News or a Bigger Opportunity? · 1 h 10 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben are joined by Rob, the creator of Oink, to break down the recent turmoil inside the Amazon Influencer Program, including reporting issues, messaging…
- Big Amazon Influencer Changes: Halo Sales, Sponsored Clicks, and What’s Next · 23 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben break down their February earnings inside the Amazon Influencer Program and discuss several important Amazon Influencer changes that creators should…
- YouTube Demonetization, AI Content, and Why Quality Still Wins · 40 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben break down recent platform updates, creator tools, and a larger shift happening across YouTube and content creation as a whole. We start with…
- The Creator Tools & Subscriptions We Pay For and the Ones You Don’t Need Yet · 45 minIn this episode, Mike & Ben break down the creator subscriptions, software, and tools they personally pay for, and which ones are actually worth it for Amazon Influencers and…
- The Truth About Consistency, Burnout, and Long-Term Earnings · 43 minIn this episode, Mike and Ben break down one of the most important topics for long-term success in the Amazon Influencer Program: staying consistent without burning yourself out…
