From working in a prison to making $10,000+ a month doing The Amazon Influencer Program
- Author
- John and Drew
- Published
- Mon 17 Feb 2025
- Episode Link
- None
On episode 69 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) dive deep with Timo (https://www.instagram.com/thezoohustle/) who went from working as a corrections officer in California to building a thriving business as an Amazon seller and influencer.
His journey is nothing short of fascinating, blending hard-learned lessons from prison life with entrepreneurial strategies that helped him break free from the 9-to-5 grind.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Timo’s transition from prison guard to full-time entrepreneur
✅ Eye-opening stories from inside California’s prison system
✅ How reselling on Amazon became his ticket to financial freedom
✅ Insights into influencer marketing, TikTok Shop & affiliate sales
✅ The shift from Amazon FBA to leveraging Airbnb for higher commissions
✅ The mindset strategies that help inmates (and entrepreneurs) succeed
Chapters
00:00 From Corrections to Commerce: Timo's Journey
06:20 The Hustle Mindset: Lessons from Prison Life
09:29 Transitioning to Amazon: A New Beginning
10:05 Inside the Prison System: Daily Realities
19:42 Understanding Prison Dynamics: Respect and Control
25:09 Famous Faces: Encounters with High-Profile Inmates
29:05 Reading People: Skills from the Inside Out
39:00 Life Inside Prison: A Personal Perspective
41:29 Famous Inmates and Their Crimes
47:58 Life After Crime: Inmate Entrepreneurship
52:49 The Impact of Politics on Prison Life
01:03:00 Transitioning from Prison Work to Amazon Entrepreneurship
01:08:36 Transitioning from FBA to Influencer Programs
01:12:12 Strategies for Success in Influencer Marketing
01:17:21 Understanding the Revenue Model of Influencer Programs
01:21:04 Adapting to Changes in the Influencer Landscape
01:26:56 Exploring Additional Income Streams
01:30:31 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/
Listen on your favorite podcast platform
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3HHklFO
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/48RRKcP
Apple: https://apple.co/4bmaFOk
Check out Drew's Stuff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
Check out John's Stuff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp
FREE Resources
✅ AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List https://bit.ly/44FMt6M
✅ 10 Questions to Ask A Prep Center Before Hiring Them: https://bit.ly/3K3HQK4
✅ How to Make your first $500 Reselling: https://bit.ly/3UJS47g
✅ Get the Discount Calculator: https://bit.ly/4dEhaNN
✅ The OA Tracking Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/4bfqupO (the spreadsheet I use to run my Amazon Business)
🛠️The tools I use to run my Amazon Business with Special Discounts🛠️
https://bit.ly/4bhibd3
His journey is nothing short of fascinating, blending hard-learned lessons from prison life with entrepreneurial strategies that helped him break free from the 9-to-5 grind.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Timo’s transition from prison guard to full-time entrepreneur
✅ Eye-opening stories from inside California’s prison system
✅ How reselling on Amazon became his ticket to financial freedom
✅ Insights into influencer marketing, TikTok Shop & affiliate sales
✅ The shift from Amazon FBA to leveraging Airbnb for higher commissions
✅ The mindset strategies that help inmates (and entrepreneurs) succeed
Chapters
00:00 From Corrections to Commerce: Timo's Journey
06:20 The Hustle Mindset: Lessons from Prison Life
09:29 Transitioning to Amazon: A New Beginning
10:05 Inside the Prison System: Daily Realities
19:42 Understanding Prison Dynamics: Respect and Control
25:09 Famous Faces: Encounters with High-Profile Inmates
29:05 Reading People: Skills from the Inside Out
39:00 Life Inside Prison: A Personal Perspective
41:29 Famous Inmates and Their Crimes
47:58 Life After Crime: Inmate Entrepreneurship
52:49 The Impact of Politics on Prison Life
01:03:00 Transitioning from Prison Work to Amazon Entrepreneurship
01:08:36 Transitioning from FBA to Influencer Programs
01:12:12 Strategies for Success in Influencer Marketing
01:17:21 Understanding the Revenue Model of Influencer Programs
01:21:04 Adapting to Changes in the Influencer Landscape
01:26:56 Exploring Additional Income Streams
01:30:31 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/
Listen on your favorite podcast platform
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3HHklFO
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/48RRKcP
Apple: https://apple.co/4bmaFOk
Check out Drew's Stuff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
Check out John's Stuff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp
FREE Resources
✅ AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List https://bit.ly/44FMt6M
✅ 10 Questions to Ask A Prep Center Before Hiring Them: https://bit.ly/3K3HQK4
✅ How to Make your first $500 Reselling: https://bit.ly/3UJS47g
✅ Get the Discount Calculator: https://bit.ly/4dEhaNN
✅ The OA Tracking Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/4bfqupO (the spreadsheet I use to run my Amazon Business)
🛠️The tools I use to run my Amazon Business with Special Discounts🛠️
https://bit.ly/4bhibd3
