Amazon Influencer Reality: Free Product Isn’t Free + Prime or Pass Taste Test

Welcome back to Behind the Storefront — unfiltered conversations from Amazon Influencers behind the buy button. In this episode, Michelle Savage joins me for a real conversation about what influencer life actually looks like behind the scenes. We’re talking: • Why “free product” isn’t actually free • When brand revisions go too far • Dead listings and wasted filming time • What we actually purchased with our own money • A wild inbox pitch • And our new segment: Prime or Pass This episode is shorter, tighter, and straight to the point. If you’re building an Amazon storefront, navigating brand collaborations, or just curious how this world really works — this one’s for you. 🔥 CREATOR CONFESSION Creator Confession — one honest thing about this job that most influencers won’t say out loud. This week’s confession: Free product isn’t free. Assembly time. Editing time. Revisions. Retakes. Dead links. You’re paying with hours. 📦 WHAT DID WE GET?! Real-time unboxing and first impressions. LOVE a skincare moment. Got eye patches and 🛒 PURCHASED, NOT PITCHED Michelle’s purchases: Origami Paper https://amzn.to/3OGGWc7 Cordless Vacuum https://amzn.to/4s1EjzX Alysse’s purchases: Kyte Baby Pajamas https://urlvue.com/r/uw3hka05lw Princess Birthday Decorations (“4 Ever A Princess”) https://urlvue.com/r/1fxg163hr9 🚩 RED FLAG REVIEW ⚠️ Company names are redacted. We discuss: • A toddler bed that was incredibly difficult to assemble and never had a live listing • A kids clothing brand that requested heavy script revisions after the video was completed 📬 INBOX ROULETTE ⚠️ Company names are redacted. A brand pitch involving: • Specific beard requirements • Original file requests • $10–$20 commission We break down why protecting your time matters. 🥭 PRIME OR PASS Prime or Pass — first bite, final verdict. Plezi Orange Mango Twist Hydration Drink https://urlvue.com/r/q7v0j2xca We taste it in real time and decide if it earns a spot on the storefront. 🎥 ONE TAKE CHALLENGE No script. No retakes. Real-time review energy. Alysse: ACOTAR BookTok-inspired coasters Michelle: A small decorative lamp 📣 CONNECT WITH MICHELLE SAVAGE Email bitsofburger@gmail.com Instagram https://instagram.com/yarnivore_mom TikTok https://tiktok.com/@unraveledhooker Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/theunraveledhooker 📣 CONNECT WITH ALYSSE Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/alysseunfiltered Instagram https://instagram.com/alysseunfiltered TikTok https://tiktok.com/@alysseunfiltered Email Alysse.reviews@gmail.com