🎙️ Truth About Being an Amazon Influencer: Trade Shows, Brand Emails & What We Actually Buy Ep. 2

Welcome back to Behind the Storefront — unfiltered conversations from Amazon Influencers behind the buy button. In this episode, I’m joined by my sister-in-law Alexis Johnson (Reviews With Alexis) and we’re diving into: • Attending the Las Vegas Apparel & ANDMORE convention • Why face-to-face networking with sellers matters • Strange brand email pitches • What we actually purchased (not gifted) • Red flag products • Live one-take shoe reviews • And realistic meals while running this business If you’re building an Amazon storefront, exploring affiliate marketing, or just want honest Amazon product reviews — this episode is for you. 🧠 OPEN TABS – Creator Life Update We recap attending the Las Vegas Apparel and ANDMORE Convention and discuss: • Why in-person networking can be invaluable • Building relationships beyond email • How trade shows can shift your Amazon Influencer strategy 📦 WHAT DID WE OPEN?! Alysse: Espadrille Sandals https://urlvue.com/r/3tkg8mzuei Heel Pads for Shoes https://urlvue.com/r/o5xfjpvvoz Alexis: SHAPELLX Women Tummy Control One Piece Swimsuit https://urlvue.com/r/mk9ux2u6iz Capana Woven Women's Flat Sandals https://urlvue.com/r/avav70wykh First impressions, fit thoughts, and real reactions. ⭐ STAR ASIN OF THE WEEK Alysse: Bubble Machine https://urlvue.com/r/ttjylbxue0 Alexis: TUSHY Classic 3.0 Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment https://urlvue.com/r/u2ytwrxjlf Products we genuinely stand behind and would recommend again. 🛒 PURCHASED, NOT PITCHED Real purchases. No gifting. No sponsorship. Alysse: 5HTP Supplement (repeat buy) https://urlvue.com/r/0uytd7sr00 Tarte Concealer (longtime staple) https://urlvue.com/r/k3tdvmkjdm Repeat purchases say more than trendy finds. Alexis: PureSkin Chest Wrinkle Pads – 4 Pack https://urlvue.com/r/8eqy3cluqs 5 PCS Silicone Neck Wrinkle Patches https://urlvue.com/r/ri02b3mavk Skincare staples and replenishment buys that actually make sense. 📬 INBOX ROULETTE This week’s inbox included: • A questionable egg pan promotion plan involving reimbursement and “generate orders” language • A brand that asked Alexis if she had Facebook… and then completely disappeared We discuss compliance risks, ghosted outreach, and protecting your Amazon Influencer account. 🚩 RED FLAG REVIEW Alysse: A face wash that smelled overpowering and was difficult to use due to scent sensitivity. Alexis: PDRN eye pads that caused skin sensitivity and irritation. Sometimes ingredients sound impressive — but your skin tells the truth. 🎥 ONE-TAKE CHALLENGE This week we both reviewed shoes — live, one take, no edits. Because before polished Amazon storefront videos go live, there’s testing, figuring it out, and real reactions. 🍽️ FUELING AFTER THE UPLOADS Alysse: BLT with cheese and sriracha mayo — simple, underrated, easy. Alexis: Quick Costco go-to meals like Chicken Piccata and Kevin’s meats — practical and efficient for busy schedules. 💻 Creator Tools If you’re an Amazon Influencer or affiliate creator, I use Viral Vue to organize and manage my Amazon links and generate income: https://app.viralvue.com/register?fpr=alysse 📣 CONNECT WITH ALEXIS YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsWithAlexis Amazon Storefront https://urlvue.com/r/reviewswithalexis Instagram https://instagram.com/goodgirllexi TikTok https://tiktok.com/@livin.lex.vegas 📣 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