How People Are Making $10K Monthly Online with Affiliate Marketing

Section 1: The $10k/Month Mindset – The Affiliate Portfolio Formula

I’m going to be honest with you, for years, my affiliate income was a JOKE. I was grinding out videos and blog posts, and my earnings were stuck at a few hundred dollars a month. I was working like crazy, but my strategy was completely broken. The problem? I was promoting junk that paid me like $5 or $10 a sale. To make $10,000, I’d need an impossible number of sales.

And then it hit me. The goal isn’t just one type of offer; it’s a portfolio of offers. Instead of needing thousands of tiny sales, what if you combined recurring monthly income with a few high-ticket sales and a base of products people buy all the time?

This is the ENTIRE secret. It’s a simple formula:

Recurring Revenue Offers + A Multi-Platform Traffic Engine.

That’s it. Let me break it down.

First, “Recurring Revenue Offers.”

Forget one-time commissions. We’re talking about promoting software or subscription services that pay you every single month for a customer you signed up years ago. Programs for email marketing, web hosting, or AI tools can pay you 20-30% recurring commissions for life. That is how you build a crazy, predictable income you can actually rely on.

Second, a “Multi-Platform Traffic Engine.”

This is a system that brings you buyers 24/7 FOR FREE, but it’s not just about YouTube or a blog anymore. You create one core piece of content—like a YouTube video—and then you atomize it. You turn it into short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You post shoppable content on LTK. One video becomes an asset earning you money on YouTube, LTK, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Amazon simultaneously.

When you combine predictable recurring income with a constant stream of buyers from multiple platforms, hitting $10,000 a month stops being a fantasy and becomes simple math.

Using an automation platform like Repurpose IO makes this possible.

Section 2: Finding Your Affiliate Goldmine

Okay, so where do you find this mix of offers? They’re hiding in plain sight.

First, for recurring revenue, you need to look at SaaS (Software as a Service) affiliate programs. Networks like PartnerStack and ShareASale are filled with software companies that will pay you monthly. Think about the tools people use for business—CRMs like Hubspot, course platforms like Teachable, or marketing tools like Kit can offer recurring commissions up to 30% or more.

But here’s where we expand the portfolio. You need to find those sweet-spot price ranges people buy without thinking. That means becoming an Amazon Associate. Reviewing and recommending everyday products can create a steady, reliable base of income.

Next, for fashion, home, and beauty creators, you absolutely need to be on LTK (formerly LikeToKnow.it). It’s a platform designed for influencers to post shoppable photos and videos. You can upload short-form video reviews there, and your audience can buy directly from your content.

And I’m warning you, this is the most important rule: BE AUTHENTIC. Seriously. There are creators earning over $250,000 a year just in affiliate commissions because their audience trusts them. That trust is your most valuable asset. If you wouldn’t recommend it to your best friend, DON’T promote it.

Section 3: Building Your Organic Growth Engine (The Create Once, Earn Everywhere Method)

Alright, let’s build the engine. Your mothership is still YouTube. Video builds trust faster than anything else, but now we’re building with a new goal: massive repurposing.

Step A: Find Keywords That Print Money

This part hasn’t changed. Your strategy depends on finding the exact phrases people type into YouTube and Google right before they buy something. My favorite still is the how-to video where I show people real strategies using the product.

Depending on the platform you use, is how you should do keyword research. For Youtube, I like VidIQ. For Pinterest, I like Tailwind’s new keyword research tool or Pinclicks. For TikTok and Amazon, I like ViralVue.

• Review Keywords: “[Product Name] review 2026”
• Comparison Keywords: “[Product A] vs. [Product B]”
• “Best” List Keywords: “Best vlogging cameras for beginners”
• “How-to” Keywords: “How to set up [Software Name]”

Your audience is telling you exactly what they want.

Step B: Make The Ultimate, Repurpose-Ready Video

You have your keyword. Now, make the best video on the topic, but film it with short-form in mind. Your job is to be the ultimate guide. A killer affiliate video follows this structure:

• The Hook: Grab their attention by calling out their exact problem.
• The Problem: Quickly show you understand them.
• The Solution (The Product): Show, don’t just tell. Screen-sharing or unboxing is key.
• The Brutal Truth (Pros & Cons): Honesty builds trust. No product is perfect.
• The Final Verdict: Give a clear recommendation.

Here’s the game-changer: If you qualify for the YouTube Shopping affiliate program, you can now tag products directly in your video. As you talk about a product, a “Shop” button can appear right on the screen, letting viewers buy without ever leaving your video. It’s seamless.

Step C: The Multi-Platform Amplifier

You don’t need to be a genius, you just need a system.

• YouTube SEO: Put your keyword in the title, the first line of the description, and say it in the first 30 seconds.
• Repurpose Like a Pro: This is the key. Take your 10-minute YouTube video and use an AI tool or simple editing to pull out 3-5 killer, 60-second vertical video clips.
• Deploy Everywhere: Post these clips on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts with trending audio. Upload these same clips to LTK and tag the products. Suddenly, one video is working for you on five different platforms, each driving traffic and commissions.

Section 4: The Autopilot Sales System

You did the hard part. You made the content. Now let’s organize the money.

First, your links. For YouTube, if you’re in the partner program, tag products directly. For everything else, put your Amazon, LTK, and software links at the top of your description and in a pinned comment.

Okay, now let’s do the new math. This is the portfolio in action.

• You get 10 people to sign up for a software with a $50/month recurring commission. That’s $500 a month, every month.
• You make two high-ticket sales of a course that pays a $400 commission. That’s another $800.
• Your army of short-form videos on TikTok, LTK, and Amazon drives an extra $1,000 in smaller commissions from fashion, tech, and home goods.

You’re already at $2,300 a month from content you made once, and the recurring revenue will stack month after month. Hitting $10,000 is no longer about finding 20 unicorn buyers; it’s about building a predictable, diversified income machine.

But the final piece of the puzzle is building an email list. From your very first video, offer a free guide or checklist in exchange for their email. Why? Because most people won’t buy the first time. Your email list is the only platform you truly own, and it’s how you turn a random viewer into a true fan who buys from you for years.

Conclusion

So, let’s recap the entire blueprint. This isn’t about working harder; it’s about building a smarter system.

First, you build a DIVERSIFIED portfolio. You combine high-commission recurring software offers with the high volume of “sweet spot” products on Amazon and LTK.

Second, you build a multi-platform engine. You create one great YouTube video and repurpose it into an army of short-form content for TikTok, Reels, and LTK.

Third, you streamline your sales. You use new tools like YouTube Shopping’s in-video tagging and build an email list from DAY ONE.

This is the model smart affiliates are using right now to build six-figure businesses. Look, this isn’t a get-rich-quick fantasy. It takes work and you have to be authentic. But for the first time, the path is ridiculously clear.

30-Day Affiliate Blueprint Checklist

Week 1 – Foundation

• Define your niche and target audience.
• Create your YouTube channel and optimize branding.
• Sign up for 3 affiliate programs: one recurring SaaS, one Amazon, one LTK.
• Set up tracking with Lasso
• Write out 10 video ideas based on high-intent keywords (“review,” “best,” “how to”).

Week 2 – Content Creation

• Film 1 YouTube video using the review/how-to format.
• Edit into 3–5 short clips using Opus Clips
• Upload the long-form video with affiliate links pinned and in description.
• Post each short-form clip to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LTK (Repurpose IO can help with this).
• Test different hooks and titles across platforms.

Week 3 – Repurpose + Automate

• Use Repurpose.io to automate uploads.
• Analyze early clicks and engagement with Clicky Analytics 
• Add email opt-in (free checklist or guide) under every post. Check out optinmonster for this.
• Send first follow-up email with affiliate links.
• Create one new long-form video following same structure.

Week 4 – Optimize + Scale

• Review which platform drives most clicks and sales.
• Double down on that traffic source.
• Refine top-performing keywords and reuse in titles and pins.
• Add 2 more recurring affiliate offers to portfolio.
• Film your third long-form video and repurpose into shorts.

By Day 30:
You’ll have 3 long-form videos, 9–15 short clips across multiple platforms, 5 affiliate income streams, automated reposting, and an email list growing daily.