Likes don’t pay the bills.
So, Janesha Moore figured out how to cash in on every outfit post without waiting on brands.
As a style influencer, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of The Strategic Influencer, she now helps creators generate revenue without relying on brand deals.
But there was a time when Janesha was just another creator serving looks for free, racking up likes but not seeing a dime.
Then, one post changed everything.
The Challenge
Janesha was doing everything right.
Posting consistently? Check.
Building her audience? Check.
And even going viral? Check.
But views and likes weren’t turning into dollars. 😭
She watched other influencers strut into brand deals like they were walking Fashion Week, but her inbox? Crickets.
“I was feeling unseen. I was struggling because I wasn’t landing as many brand partnerships to be a professional creator,” Janesha shares. “Even though my views were up, I was having such a hard time.”
She knew she needed a new way to monetize her content — one that didn’t rely on brands deciding her paycheck.
The Goal
So, Janesha set her sights on one thing: to make money from every post.
“I knew that I didn’t have to do all the fancy things, any fancy edits. I just had to keep showing up. I just had to be committed to a strategy and consistently posting on Instagram,” she explains.
No more waiting for brands to give her the green light. She was done being an unpaid brand ambassador.
She wanted a strategy that:
- Worked without brand partnerships
- Generated consistent, predictable revenue
- Paid her faster than those annoying net-60 brand deal payouts
At a brand dinner Janesha attended, a fellow creator casually mentioned they covered their mortgage solely with affiliate commissions.
“After hearing this, I felt so inspired to do my research to understand what [affiliate] strategy I can implement,” Janesh explains. “I definitely had a battery in my back to start thinking more strategically.”
So, Janesha started researching affiliate marketing. And then, she supercharged it with Manychat.
How it Worked
Breaking it down step by step.
Step 1: The Beyonce effect
Janisha saw an opportunity: Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour was coming.
And she knew one thing: the Beyhive needed looks. Concert outfit inspo was about to be the hottest trend on Instagram, and she was ready to cash in.
She spent hours researching and curating the perfect concert looks, linking everything to her Amazon storefront.
Then, she posted a video on Instagram.
And Janesha’s jaw dropped because it got 282,000 views. 500+ comments. 21,900 likes. 4,900 saves. 😮
But more importantly, she funneled every interested follower straight to her Amazon storefront affiliate link.
Step 2: Get that paper
All Janesha had to do was direct people to her Amazon storefront, and the commissions poured in.
Every outfit tagged was a direct deposit waiting to happen.
When she checked her earnings, she couldn’t believe it.
“I had earned $15,000 in commission from one video,” she reveals.
That was her “lightbulb moment”. She had been sleeping on affiliate marketing this whole time.
Step 3: Automate it all
Janesha didn’t stop at one viral post.
She turned affiliate marketing into a system.
But she wasn’t about to spend hours in the DMs like a die-hard Chanel collector at a sample sale — frantic, overwhelmed, and fighting for every last piece. Instead, she started using Manychat to make the process even smoother:
- When someone commented on her post, Manychat automatically sent them the affiliate links.
- She used auto-replies to answer FAQs and drive even more clicks.
- She tracked conversions and optimized her strategy based on data, not guesswork.
Now, she doesn’t just rely on one viral video. She makes money on every post.
The Results
- One post = $15,000 in affiliate commissions
- Consistent revenue that doesn’t depend on brand deals
- A rinse-and-repeat strategy that makes money from Instagram content
She doesn’t have to wait months for brand deal payouts. With affiliate marketing, she gets paid weekly.
“Nothing is better than getting a check,” Janesha adds. “Especially if you are a full-time entrepreneur and this is all that you have, this is your bread and butter; there is nothing better than having a consistent check come in. I know!”
Why This Works (And Why You Need it, Too)
The old way: Post a cute outfit. Get likes. Get compliments. Make zero dollars.
The new way: Post with a strategy. Share affiliate links using Manychat. Get paid every time someone shops.
Swipe This Strategy
- Pick a niche that people are actively shopping in
- Find high-demand products and link them through affiliate platforms
- Use Manychat to automate link delivery in your Instagram DM. You can even use our free “Auto DM links from comments” template to send your first link.
- Track your clicks, conversions, and earnings, so you know what works
Janesha went from making nothing on Instagram to turning every post into a paycheck.
And now, it’s your turn.
Here’s how to get started with Manychat.
| Step 1: Sign up for Manychat (oh, did we mention it’s free?!) Join 1 million+ smart brands and sign up for a risk-free trial. No lock-in contracts here. | Step 2: Build your first automation (with a lil help)Choose from one of our ready-to-go templates and get it up and running faster than Carrie Bradshaw swiping her credit card for a new pair of heels. | Step 3: Secure the bag! 💅No, really. Get more sales from Instagram every time you post. |
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