A 23-year-old made his first $3 selling sweatshirts on TikTok. 2 years later, he's earning 6 figures as an affiliate

USACreator-Led CommerceTikTok ShopAffiliate MarketingSocial CommerceBiztoc.com · October 14, 2026 at 9:45 AM
A 23-year-old made his first $3 selling sweatshirts on TikTok. 2 years later, he's earning 6 figures as an affiliate

Talon Krebs, a 23-year-old, started earning money through TikTok Shop while he was a student at the University of Nebraska. He discovered TikTok Shop's affiliate program and began making videos, initially earning $3 selling sweatshirts, but later increasing his earnings to 6 figures.

This story highlights the potential for individuals to earn significant income through social commerce platforms like TikTok Shop. Krebs' success demonstrates the effectiveness of affiliate marketing and the importance of leveraging social media to reach customers and promote products.

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