For the first time ever, we invited a guest to our She Shops Around Podcast. Roger Snow from Snow Consulting joined us to talk about three affiliate programs he manages that all have sports merchandise. It’s a good thing that we did because Cindy and I have a lot to learn about sports. A big thanks to Roger for answering so many of our questions!
Show Notes:
* What sports merchandise and memorabilia are hot right now? The Olympics are in full swing, hockey is mid-season, March Madness is upon us, and baseball spring training will be starting soon.
* OnlineSports.com has over 130,000 products from jerseys to collectibles to actual sports gear. They carry major league sports collectibles in addition to college merchandise (including smaller schools like Ball State!). Online Sports also has a great selection of NASCAR merchandise. (Earn 5% back at OnlineSports.com.)
* A great gift for a dad, husband, or son would be a sports watch from DiscountWatchStore.com. They have dive watches and other waterproof watches great for anyone who swims, dives, skis, or participates in water sports. They now have free shipping on every product and some amazing deals of the day. (Earn 4% back when you shop at DiscountWatchStore.com)
* Lastly we talked about InTheHoleGolf.com. The site is impressive in that it has the inventory and functionality of a big national company with the feel of a neighborhood pro shop. They test and review all of the products that they sell and specialize in equipment for the seasoned golfer. (Earn 4% cash back when you shop at InTheHoleGolf.com)
Remember to check Sunshine Rewards for cash back and coupons for all of the merchants we talked about in the podcast.
For those of you who do not know, Sunshine Rewards operates its cash back program through affiliate marketing. Merchants pay us a certain amount to get us to get you to shop through them. We then split that amount with you, our members. However, there are a number of state legislatures that are trying to pass tax laws that will hurt the affiliate industry. Although we are not currently one of the states that would be impacted, we are lending our voice to the fight against the advertising tax so that our fellow coupon sites, reward sites, price comparison sites, and blog sites will not be in danger of losing their businesses.
Below is a quick video that I made explaining a bit about the tax (sometimes knows as the “Advertising Tax,” “Affiliate Tax,” or “Amazon Tax.”) If you are a blogger who makes any money from affiliate marketing or just someone who believes in our cause, I would encourage you to spread the word about issues. A more comprehensive post can be found on my personal blog at: Help Fight the Advertising Tax.
Every once in awhile a product comes along and you just look at it and think, “How simple this is and how practical, why has no one thought of this before?” That is what I thought about Zipit when I first saw them.
These awesome little bags are perfect for saving space in your luggage when traveling. With the high price that airlines are now charging for baggage, no one wants to even check a bag anymore, but you still want to be able to take extras with you. With Zipit, you can actually have several extra purses or beach bags with you that take up such a small amount of room, you don’t even know they are there. No need to take an extra suitcase on vacation with you and pay the extra baggage fees. Great for sending to college with your student.
See the new Skechers Shape Up Super Bowl Commercial. They advertise that you can buy them through Finish Line, and for a limited time you can get free shipping on select Shape Ups.
We’d all love to be able to get a good workout just by walking. Skechers claims with its new Skechers Shape Ups that you can improve posture, tone muscles, and lose weight just by walking. The shoes were designed to stimulate walking on soft ground. This forces you to use muscles that you do not usually use when walking. I can definitely say that running on sand in Florida was much different than running at home in Indiana. But does it make a difference in how much you tone your muscles? Skechers Shape Ups come in a number of different styles including traditional sneakers, flip flops, and even boots.
Crocs are big at Sunshine Rewards (thanks in part to so many Disney fans), and we have a new video that will show you why they are so popular. Jessica and her family showed off their purchases from Crocs.com, including shoes for mom, dad, and the kids. As you can see in the video review, Crocs come in so many different varieties now that there is something for everyone.
In addition, Sunshine Rewards offers cash back on Crocs plus great deals. Thanks, Jessica and crew, for showing us why you buy your Crocs through Sunshine Rewards!
