Affiliate Income Using AI to Make Real Income Online

Brought to you by Kim Nelson Online

Welcome to AI Affiliate Kickstart, your free 5-lesson mini-course designed to help you start earning income online—fast—by using free AI tools and affiliate links. This is made for new online entrepreneurs who want a low-risk, high-reward way to build an income stream from home.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use AI to speed up your content creation
• Recommend products you actually love (and earn from it)
• Promote in a way that feels authentic, not salesy
• Start small and build momentum without needing a list or audience

Whether you’re coming out of a career, launching a new chapter, or just testing the waters, this is the perfect place to start.

How It Works

This is a short, self-paced course. Each lesson gives you:

• A quick tip or strategy
• A simple action step
• A resource to help you take the next step

This is the outline for what I’ll cover in this mini-course:

Lesson 1: Welcome + Your First Affiliate Goal

• What affiliate marketing is (and why AI makes it easier than ever)
• Why you don’t need a product, audience, or big budget to get started
• One simple action: Choose your $100 affiliate goal

Lesson 2: Use Free AI to Choose What to Promote

• Find affiliate products that match your interests—even without a niche
• How to use ChatGPT to brainstorm affiliate ideas in minutes
• Action step: Use 1 AI prompt to identify a product you’d enjoy sharing

Lesson 3: Write a Simple Promo with AI (Even If You’re Not a Copywriter)

• The 3-part formula for an easy affiliate post or email
• How AI can write your first draft in under 5 minutes
• Action step: Generate a blog post, social caption, or email with AI

Lesson 4: Share Without Being Pushy

• Where to post your link (even if you don’t have an audience)
• How to use AI to write friendly CTAs and soft promotions
• Action step: Share your first affiliate link in one place today

Lesson 5: Keep Going—And Monetize Even More

• How to make this repeatable and profitable
• Why consistency wins—and how AI helps you stay on track
• Bonus: Link to Prompt Polisher for those using PLR or content templates
• Action step: Choose your next step and start building your system

Let’s Get Started!

Lesson 1: Welcome + Your First Affiliate Goal

Let’s Start Earning—One Simple Step at a Time

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

You’re about to learn how to use free AI tools to make real progress with affiliate marketing—without needing a big list, expensive software, or years of experience.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, like everyone else knows something you don’t… take a breath. You’re in the right place now.

This mini-course was created especially for new online entrepreneurs who want to start earning income from home in a practical, no-fluff way.

So, What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is simply recommending a product or service you like, and earning a commission when someone buys through your link. It costs them nothing extra, and you get paid for sharing something helpful.

You’ve probably already done something like this:

“This planner helped me get organized—here’s the link.”

“I took this course and loved it. You should check it out.”

With affiliate marketing, that link can pay you.

And when you use AI to create that content faster? That’s where the magic really begins.

Why Affiliate Marketing + AI Is the Perfect Combo

Here’s why this is such a smart path for beginners:

• You don’t need to create your own product
• You don’t need a website (we’ll use free tools)
• You don’t need to be great at writing; AI can help you
• You don’t need to invest money to get started
• You do need curiosity, consistency, and a few smart shortcuts (that’s what I’ll give you)

Let’s Get Clear on Your First Goal

The goal of this course is not to give you a giant to-do list.
It’s to help you earn your first bit of affiliate income and build from there.

So instead of aiming for “quit your job income,” we’ll start with something smaller and more doable:

Your $100 Goal

Pick one thing that earning an extra $100 would help you do. It might be:

• Buy groceries or gas this week
• Pay off a small bill
• Save for a course or tool
• Prove to yourself that this is possible

Write it down:

“I want to earn $100 online so I can [fill in your reason].”

Keep this visible. It’s your first milestone—and it’s completely doable.

Your Action Step Today

Let’s get this written and real.

Task:
Open a document, a journal, or even a sticky note and write:

“I’m going to earn $100 by promoting [TYPE OF PRODUCT YOU ENJOY] using free AI tools and affiliate links.”

Here’s a simple example:

“I’m going to earn $100 by promoting helpful tools for small business owners using AI-generated content on social media.”

You don’t have to get it perfect, just get it written.
We’ll fine-tune it as we go.

Lesson 2: Use Free AI to Choose What to Promote

Even If You Have No Niche, No List, and No Idea What to Pick

Now that you’ve got your $100 goal in place, let’s talk about what you’ll promote to get there.

You don’t need to be a sales expert.
You don’t need to create your own product.
You don’t even need to know your niche yet.

You just need to start by picking one helpful product you believe in—and that someone else might benefit from, too.

What Makes a Great Affiliate Product?

A good product to promote is:

• Useful — something that solves a real problem
• Simple — easy for you to explain in your own words
• Aligned — it matches your interests or experience

And here’s the key: You don’t have to be an expert in anything.

Some of the best affiliate products come from things you’ve casually recommended before:

• A tool that saved you time
• A course that helped you move forward
• A planner, gadget, or printable you genuinely love

How AI Makes This Step So Much Easier

Instead of staring at a blank screen or second-guessing yourself, you can use AI to:

• Brainstorm affiliate product ideas
• Get a list of beginner-friendly programs
• Ask which products pay good commissions
• Discover tools that match your $100 goal

All in seconds.

Here’s a prompt you can copy/paste into the free version of ChatGPT:

I’m just starting affiliate marketing and want to make $100 by promoting something helpful. I’m interested in [TOPIC OR HOBBY], but I don’t know what to promote yet. Can you suggest a few simple affiliate product ideas I could promote online—preferably ones with free or easy-to-join affiliate programs?

Swap in any interest you have – gardening, digital planners, AI tools, budgeting, homeschooling, pet care, whatever fits you.

Don’t overthink it. Let the AI suggest ideas, and pick one that feels doable.

Bonus Prompt to Dig Deeper

Once you get a few product ideas, try this follow-up prompt:

Which of these products would be easiest to promote for a beginner using social media or email? Which one is likely to convert well for a $100 goal?

This helps narrow your choices based on ease and earnings.

Bonus Tip: How (and Where) to Become an Affiliate

Now that you’ve picked a product or topic you’re excited about, you might be wondering…

“How do I actually become an affiliate?”

The good news is—it’s usually free and takes just a few minutes to sign up. Once approved, you’ll get a unique affiliate link that you can use to start sharing the product and earning commissions.

Here are a few simple places to begin:

Easy Affiliate Programs to Join

• Amazon Associates
  Great for beginners and wide open in terms of product options. You can promote books, tools, kitchen gadgets, tech gear—anything Amazon sells.
  >>> affiliate-program.amazon.com
• Your Email Service Provider
  If you use ConvertKit, MailerLite, or another tool to build your list, check to see if they offer an affiliate program. These often pay monthly recurring commissions!
• Digital Product Creators You Already Love
  If you’ve purchased a product from someone and found it valuable, check their site or contact them directly to ask if they have an affiliate program. Many creators (including me!), especially in the digital and PLR space, welcome affiliates and offer great materials to help you promote.

What to Do Next:

1. Choose 1–2 programs that match your interests or what you already use.
2. Sign up—most will approve you within a few minutes.
3. Save your affiliate link, you’ll need it for the next step when we start writing content.

That’s it! You don’t need to join every program; just start with the ones that make the most sense for you.

Remember: The goal is to promote things you genuinely use, love, and believe in. That’s how affiliate marketing feels natural, and how you build trust with your audience.

Your Action Step Today:

Pick ONE product or topic you’d like to promote.
It doesn’t have to be forever – it’s just your starting point.

If you’re not sure yet, just ask ChatGPT. Let it give you 3–5 options, and go with the one that feels the clearest or most exciting.

You can always adjust as you grow. This is about momentum, not perfection.

Lesson 3: Write a Simple Promo with AI

Even If You’re Not a Writer, AI Can Help You Share Something You Believe In

You’ve chosen a product to promote – great job!
Now let’s turn that idea into something people can actually click on.

This is where most new affiliate marketers get stuck:
“What do I say?”
“How do I not sound pushy?”
“Where do I even start?”

The good news is that you don’t have to figure it out alone or stare at a blank screen.

AI is going to do the heavy lifting. You just need to guide it with a good prompt.

How to Write an Affiliate Promo (The Easy Way)

You don’t need to be a marketer. You just need to talk about the product like you would to a friend.

Here’s the formula:

• What you tried
• Why it helped
• Why someone else might want it
• Your link

That’s it. No hype. No pressure.

Use This Prompt in ChatGPT:

Copy/paste this into ChatGPT:

Help me write a short social media post or email recommending [PRODUCT OR TOOL]. I want it to sound friendly and helpful, like I’m talking to a friend. Keep it simple and include a clear reason why I found it useful, plus a call-to-action at the end to check it out. Don’t make it salesy.

Tip: If you’re not sure how to describe the product, just tell ChatGPT what it does or how it helped you, and let it write the rest.

Example Output (Facebook or Email Style):

I’ve been using this free tool to plan my content, and it’s been a game-changer for saving time.

It gives me ideas, outlines, and even writes draft posts when I’m stuck.

If content creation has been stressing you out, this might help too.

>>> Check it out here: [your affiliate link]

You can tweak the tone or style, but that’s the basic idea. Friendly. Helpful. Real.

Your Action Step Today:

Use the prompt to create your first affiliate message—either:

• A social media post
• A short email
• Or a blog-style paragraph

Then save it somewhere you can reuse it later. This becomes the start of your affiliate system.

You can post it tomorrow… but for now, just focus on creating it.

Lesson 4: Share Without Feeling Salesy

You’re Not a Salesperson, You’re a Helper (And That’s What Works)

Let’s talk about something that holds a lot of people back…

“I don’t want to sound pushy.”
“I don’t want people to think I’m just trying to sell them something.”

Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth: Affiliate marketing works best when you come from a place of helping or serving, not selling.

You’re recommending something you found useful. That’s it.

Helpful Beats Hype (Every Time)

Think of it this way:
If you told your friend about a product that saved you time, helped you sleep better, or made your life easier, wouldn’t you want them to know about it?

That’s all you’re doing here. You’re simply sharing something helpful and giving people a link if they want to check it out.

Where You Can Share Your Affiliate Message

You don’t need a giant list or website to start. Try any of these:

• On your Facebook page or profile
• In an X (Twitter) or LinkedIn post
• In a short email to a friend or colleague
• In a Facebook group (if they allow helpful product shares)
• On your blog, in the PS of an email, or even in a YouTube description

Keep it casual. Make it natural. Don’t overthink it.

Use This Prompt in ChatGPT:

Here’s a prompt to help you write a non-salesy message tailored to where you want to post:

Write a short, friendly message I can post on [Facebook / LinkedIn / X / email / etc.] recommending [PRODUCT NAME]. It should sound conversational, explain why it helped me, and invite others to check it out without sounding pushy. Include a call to action like: “Here’s the link if you want to take a look.”

You can even ask ChatGPT to “make it sound like me” or “shorten it to fit a tweet.”

Example Social Post:

Just wanted to share a tool that’s been helping me stay consistent with my content – it gives me AI-generated ideas and saves me so much time.

If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, this might help too.

👉 Here’s the link if you want to take a look: [your affiliate link]

Your Action Step Today:

Post or send your affiliate message in one place today.
That’s it. Just one.

Send it in an email, post it on social, or text it to a friend.

You don’t need hundreds of clicks – you just need to start putting your message into the world. The confidence will build each time you do.

Lesson 5: Keep Going — Your Next Steps to Grow Affiliate Income

You’ve Started Something Real. Now Let’s Build on It.

You made it through all five lessons—congratulations!

Even if you’ve only taken one or two action steps so far, you’re ahead of where you were before. You’ve made a real shift from “thinking about it” to actually doing it.

Let’s take a minute to look at what you’ve already accomplished.

What You’ve Done So Far:

• You discovered what affiliate marketing really is
• You set a real, doable $100 goal
• You chose a product to promote, using free AI tools to make it easier
• You wrote and shared your first affiliate message
• You moved from “thinking about it” to actually doing it

That’s the foundation of affiliate marketing, and you’ve already laid it.

This is how real businesses are built: one action, one product, one message at a time.

What’s Next?

Affiliate marketing is a repeatable system, and now that you know how to use AI to simplify the process, you’re in a stronger position than most beginners.

Here’s your simple formula to keep growing:

• Keep sharing 1–2 helpful products each week (use AI to brainstorm ideas)
• Use tools like ChatGPT to write your content or promo post
• Start building an email list, blog, or other content hub (this part can be fun, and I can help you get started!)
• Stay consistent. The more you practice, the more confident—and profitable—you’ll become
• Explore tools and trainings that help you grow with clarity and confidence

The more you do it, the easier and more profitable it becomes.

Your Lesson 5 Action Step:

Now it’s time to decide what comes next for you.

Want to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to go deeper, I’d love to invite you to take a look at Prompt Polisher. It’s designed to help you take generic PLR or AI-created content and transform it into original, branded messaging that feels true to you—and helps build trust with your audience.

It’s a simple, powerful tool to help you:

• Stand out from other affiliates using the same content
• Build more trust with your readers
• Write more confidently, even if you’re not “a writer”

You’ll find all the details and a peek inside right here:
>>> Explore Prompt Polisher

Thank you so much for joining me in this free 5-lesson training.
I hope it’s helped you feel more confident, less overwhelmed, and more ready to step into affiliate marketing using AI—on your terms.

This is a flexible, beginner-friendly business model that can grow with you, part-time, full-time, or anytime. And it’s never been more accessible than it is right now.

Affiliate marketing has been one of the most rewarding parts of my online journey. I truly enjoy helping others, and when I earn income at the same time, it’s wonderful. It means a lot to be able to share it with you.

Stay Connected

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Let’s keep building. Let’s keep growing.

Affiliate income using AI is real—and now, it’s yours to create.