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How Grandpa Earns Affiliate Commissions with AI, Short Videos & Systeme.io – Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Ever thought you could earn passive affiliate commissions online just by using your phone—even if you’re not tech savvy and don’t have a ton of money or experience? Well, grab a coffee (or tea!), because I’m going to walk you through, step by step, a real strategy used by an 83-year-old grandfather who’s crushing it online using AI-powered short form videos, a simple email marketing system (Systeme.io), and some very underrated AI tools anyone can use.

 

You don’t need to be an expert, have a big following, or invest lots of money. Most importantly, this strategy is simple, repeatable, and perfect if you want to build an income stream from home—whether you’re 18 or 83!

Let’s get started.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction: Why This Works
  2. Step 1: Choosing Your Profitable Niche
  3. Step 2: Personal Brand or Not? (How to Show Up Online)
  4. Step 3: Finding Affiliate Links To Promote
  5. Step 4: Setting Up Landing Pages and Email Lists with Systeme.io
  6. Step 5: Creating AI-Powered Short Form Videos
  7. Step 6: Posting, Growing & Scaling!
  8. Bringing It All Together: Daily Action Plan
  9. FAQ
  10. Resources & Links

Introduction: Why This Works

Let’s get real for a sec. The internet has made it possible for anyone—literally anyone, even an 83-year-old grandpa—to earn recurring affiliate commissions. The magic comes from combining three things:

  1. AI-powered short videos (think TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts)
  2. An easy email marketing system
  3. Choosing affiliate products people actually want and need

You only need your phone and some consistency. The rest? Covered in this guide.

“With AI, you can learn anything and become an expert in anything. You just have to focus.”

If you’ve ever thought “Is this for me?” or doubted your experience level, keep going. You’ll see step-by-step how even beginners can get started (and why it works so well right now).

Step 1: Choosing Your Profitable Niche

 

This is super important. Don’t skip it!

Your niche is simply the topic or subject you’ll be making content about and promoting affiliate products in. It can be something you already know, or something you want to learn—thanks to AI and the massive amount of info online, you can get up to speed quickly.

How to Pick a Good Niche

Ask yourself:

  • Is it profitable? Are there products or services people actually buy in this space?
  • Can I find good affiliate programs? Look for recurring commissions or high payout programs.
  • Is there an audience willing to spend money? This is key.

Some Example Niches

  • Finance
  • Self Development
  • Fitness/Health
  • Gaming
  • Technology
  • Travel
  • Online advertising tools/services
  • (…Or anything with passionate buyers!)

Hot tip: Even if you’re not an expert, don’t count yourself out. Doing the research to create your content will basically turn you into an expert over time.

Where To Find Affiliate Programs?

Pro Tip: I’ve included a list of profitable affiliate programs by niche—see the resources section below!

When deciding, think: Will I be comfortable making lots of content about this topic?

Visualization: Circle filled with niche ideas for inspiration.

Step 2: Personal Brand or Not? (How to Show Up Online)

 

Do you need to show your face online to be successful? NO. You have two main options:

1. Personal Brand (Show Your Face)

  • Builds trust fastest
  • Great if you’re comfortable on camera

2. Regular Brand (No Face Needed)

  • Make content without ever showing yourself
  • Use voiceovers, AI videos, or simple screen shares

Start with what you’re most comfortable with. If you’re camera-shy, begin faceless. Many creators transition to showing their face over time as their confidence grows.

Action always beats overthinking. Don’t let perfection hold you back!

Side-by-side illustration: Person with face camera vs simple logo faceless channel.

Step 3: Finding Affiliate Links to Promote

No products, no commissions! Here’s how to find legit affiliate offers.

  • Big affiliate networks: Check out ClickBank, Amazon Associates, ShareASale, or CJ Affiliate.
  • Products you already use & love: Many tools and brands offer referral or affiliate programs. Even that robot pool cleaner your neighbor loves might!

Real World Example:
A pool cleaner company sent out a referral link. When shared with a friend, it paid a $200 commission—just for recommending something you genuinely trust.

Action Step:
Make a list of products/services you use and see if they have affiliate programs. Low-hanging fruit!

“You may have commission money right in front of you—look at what you already use and love.”

What Makes a Good Affiliate Program?

  • Decent payouts
  • Recurring commissions if possible (so you get paid month after month)
  • Products your audience really needs

Check the resource list for recommendations!

Step 4: Setting Up Landing Pages & Email Lists with Systeme.io

 

Okay, so you have your niche and some affiliate offers in mind. Next up: build your simple funnel so you can collect leads and follow up automatically.

Why Systeme.io?
It’s easy, has a generous free plan, and covers everything you need: landing pages, email marketing (autoresponders), sales funnels—without the headache.

1. Set Up Your Free Account

  • Sign up for Systeme.io (free up to 2,000 contacts!)

2. Create a Campaign

  • Go to Campaigns ? Create New
  • Name it after your niche (example: “Marketing Software & Tools”)

 

Screenshot: Systeme.io dashboard with a new campaign being created.

3. Add Automated Follow-Up Emails

  • Inside your campaign, click “Create” for your first follow-up email.
  • Subject line? Grab it from the affiliate program’s “promo resources” section—or craft your own.
  • Copy the email text (include your affiliate link).
  • Use personalization tokens like {first_name} so emails feel personal.
  • Schedule emails to go out every few days.

Pro Tip: You can use emails provided by the affiliate program, write your own, or use AI to generate fresh ones!

“Always add value—offer a freebie (like a free ebook or trial) as a lead magnet to get people opting in.”

4. Build Your Landing Page (Squeeze Page)

  • Go to “Sites & Sales Funnels” ? Create
  • Name it after your campaign.
  • Select “Build an Audience”
  • Choose a template (drag-and-drop, no coding needed)
  • Edit the template:
    • Change the main text
    • Embed your intro video (optional)
    • Add your free offer
    • Make it super simple!
  • Set the form/button to “double opt-in” (ensures high-quality emails)
  • Clean up the page—less is often more

Drag-and-drop landing page builder with video embed and simple headline.

5. Connect Campaign to Funnel

  • Go to Automation Rules
  • Add Rule: “Funnel Step Subscribed” triggers subscribing to your email campaign
  • Link squeeze page to your email list

6. Test Your Funnel

  • Copy your share URL
  • Opt in as a test user—make sure follow-up emails arrive and links work

Tip: You can use the provided .systeme.io URL, redirect a custom domain, or use Bitly to shorten links for your social profiles.

Step 5: Creating AI-Powered Short Form Videos

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Here’s where the real magic happens. Short form videos crush it right now for traffic—TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels, you name it.

Why Short Form Videos?

  • Reach new eyeballs FAST—even with zero followers
  • Quick to make, easy to test
  • You don’t need to be on camera!

My Favorite AI Tool: InVideo

  • Writes, edits, and even voices over videos for you!
  • Just type your prompt and create

Example Workflow

  1. Type Your Prompt:
    Example:
    “Create a TikTok video on the SEO benefits of using a classified ad posting service. At the end, include a call to action to click the link in bio.”
  2. Wait for AI to Work:
    InVideo will generate a ready-to-post video with visuals, music, even a voiceover!
  3. Tweak & Polish:
    • Edit text or images using drag-and-drop
    • Change music (make it your style!)
    • Clone your own voice for narration

 

“You don’t need complex editing—AI does 90% of the job. Just tell it what you want and tweak as needed.”

Pro Tips for Short Videos

  • Always put a strong call to action: “Click the link in my bio!”
  • Because TikTok, Instagram, and Shorts don’t allow direct clickable links in captions, you want people trained to go to your profile for your link.
  • Post consistently—one or two videos every single day is the magic number.

Sample Video Prompt

Create a 30-second TikTok video about how posting classified ads can help small businesses rank better in search engines. End the video by telling viewers to click the link in my bio to learn more.

Editing & Enhancing

  • Play with commands like
    • “Change music to disco”
    • “Make the voiceover sound younger”
    • “Add a call to action to click the link in bio”
  • Use your own voice (or clone it with AI!)
  • Keep experimenting—these tools keep getting better

 

Step 6: Posting, Growing & Scaling!

 

Now for the fun part—getting your videos out there and letting the snowball start!

Where To Post

  • TikTok
  • YouTube Shorts
  • Instagram Reels
  • Facebook Reels

Upload the same video everywhere to maximize reach!

Profile Setup

  • Update your profile bio with your offer (“Free Marketing Toolkit – Link Below!”)
  • Add your shortened or custom domain link that goes to your landing page

Content Schedule

  • Post 1-2 videos per day
  • Consistency beats blitzing: Don’t drop 10 videos one day and vanish for a week
  • Use each video to answer a question, share a tip, or spark curiosity about your niche/product

“Always add a call to action—‘Click the link in my bio’—in your videos and captions.”

What Happens Next?

  • Viewers see your video
  • They click your bio link
  • Land on your squeeze page (and grab your freebie)
  • They’re put on your email list
  • Automated emails “warm them up” and promote various affiliate products
  • Commissions start rolling in…

Bringing It All Together: Daily Action Plan

Let’s break this system into bite-sized action steps (feel free to print and check off):

  1. Pick your niche (see step 1)
  2. Sign up & set up your Systeme.io funnel
    • Build squeeze page, configure email automation
    • Connect your affiliate programs
  3. Create your freebie offer (ebook, checklist, free tool, etc.)
  4. Find your first 2-3 affiliate programs
  5. Write or source 2-5 email follow-ups
  6. Set up your bio links (consider Bitly or a custom domain)
  7. Start creating AI short videos
    • Make and upload 1-2 per day
    • Always include a strong call to action
  8. Reply to comments & questions
  9. Check stats, refine as you go
  10. Keep consistent for at least 30 days!

Real-World Results & Momentum

“Here’s another video I did with InVideo—it got 1,200 views just like that, no promotion.”

Don’t worry if your early videos get small numbers. With consistency, views add up, your email list grows, and so do your chances for commissions.

Example: Recurring Promotion Strategy

With an email sequence set up, you can:

  • Promote a new tool or service in each email (systematically)
  • Have pre-written promos drip out every 4 days
  • Keep your audience engaged and clicking

Revenue stacking: Over time, a single lead might buy two or three tools you recommend, earning you more commissions.

FAQ

Do I have to show my face?

No! You can make “faceless” content—use AI avatars, voiceovers, or other creative formats.

What if I’m not a writer or video editor?

AI tools do most of the work. Just type what you want, tweak, and publish!

How much does all this cost to start?

  • Systeme.io is free for up to 2,000 contacts
  • AI video tools often have free tiers or trials
  • Your phone and some hustle are the main ingredients!

Which platforms work best?

Start with TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels. Upload the same video everywhere.

How long until I see results?

Consistency is key. Most beginners see traffic within 2-4 weeks. The more videos, the faster you grow.

Resources & Links

Here are all the important resources mentioned in this guide:

Final Tips and Encouragement

“With AI and today’s tools, even a complete beginner can become an expert and earn real money online. All you need to do is start!”

  • Take action over perfection
  • Don’t get stuck on tech or camera confidence
  • Stay consistent—a video or two a day brings compounding results

If you found this guide helpful, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel for more tutorials, and share this with a friend who could use a new income stream.

You’ve got this!

Smiling grandpa holding a smartphone with TikTok/Reels/Shorts icons floating around.

Matthew May, Quick Register SEO

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