I’ve made over £30k sitting on my phone – I now make my fortune whilst sipping cocktails on holiday with my family

Published on September 16, 2025 at 08:22 AM
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A MOTHER has revealed how she made over £30,000 all thanks to her phone.

So if you’re feeling fed up with your and are on a desperate hunt to find other ways to , you’ll need to listen up.

A young woman with long blonde hair and a gray hoodie speaks to the camera.A savvy mum has got candid on how she earns a living, without having to leave her home A woman with long blonde hair making a gesture with her hands, as if counting.Thanks to her phone, Hannah is able to cash in and not only has she paid off her debts, but she’s got £16,000 in her savings too

Hannah, a from the , once had £4,700 on a Barclay card, £5,700 on a Virgin Money card, £500 left to pay on a Capital One card and no money in .

But now, she’s made £10,000 in just one month with her new online career as a .

A TikTok Shop affiliate is a who earns a commission by promoting products listed on the platform through their videos and live streams.

Affiliates select products from a marketplace, create content featuring these products, and earn a percentage of sales generated when viewers purchase through the unique affiliate link embedded in their posts.

This allows creators to monetise their content without needing to hold inventory, and provides brands with a direct channel to reach engaged audiences via creators.

To become a TikTok Shop affiliate, you typically need at least 5,000 followers and to be over 18.

Having said that, a pilot program for accounts with 1,000 followers exists in some regions, with requirements varying by location.

Now, not only does Hannah not have to answer to a boss, but she’s been able to pay off her too.

Even better, she’s also managed to save £16,000 thanks to her .

Eager to inform other mums on how they can survive on through this affiliate scheme, Hannah took to to share all on how she .

I earn cash by selling 'actual rubbish' on eBay - I flogged a freebie I found on the floor by a bin for £10, it's crazy

Not only does Hannah cash in through her phone, but she even earns money when on too.

Hannah explained how she “doubled” her earnings from her phone, simply by “posting consistently on TikTok.”

Hannah beamed: “I’m now earning money while sipping at 10:30am while on holiday with my little family.”

Sharing how she “doubled her earnings in May and made nearly £10,000 in June as a TikTok Shop Affiliate,” Hannah explained: “I’ve been a TikTok Shop affiliate since November 2024 and I’ve made over £30,000 since I started and I’m gonna teach you how.”

Some of my best sellers on my selling page are Shark and Ninja products – everybody knows Shark, everybody knows Ninja, so those products naturally sell themselves

Hannah

Hannah acknowledged that in June, TikTok has sales, which is a busy period for TikTok Shop Affiliates.

She explained: “All the affiliates are notified way in advance of when all of the sales are gonna be so that we can prepare as much content as possible to post during the preheat and during the sale period.

“The key to is your product selection – it is one of the, if not the most important thing to take into consideration when you want to promote something – you only want to be promoting things with a good star rating, from trusted brands and only ever products that you would genuinely recommend.

“Some of my best sellers on my selling page are Shark and Ninja products – everybody knows Shark, everybody knows Ninja, so those products naturally sell themselves.”

How to shop safely on TikTok shop

TIKTOK shop is an e-commerce feature of the video app TikTok and officially launched in September 2023.

Popular TikTok creators often advertise products from the shop as they are given affiliate links which means they make money from referring followers.

Entrepreneurs can upload their products onto TikTok Shop for others to purchase.

However, it is important to stay vigilant when it comes to .

  1. Stick to verified sellers with good reviews—check ratings and feedback before buying.
  2. Avoid suspiciously low-priced items—“too good to be true” often is.
  3. Always pay via the in-app checkout, never off-platform.
  4. Avoid clicking links outside the app—especially unfamiliar domains or QR codes.
  5. Read product descriptions carefully and note return policies.
  6. Document your order—save screenshots and track delivery updates.
  7. Report suspicious activity through TikTok and initiate disputes if necessary.

While some of Hannah’s products are gifted, she also buys some herself too.

During the summer, Hannah spent £100 on a Shark Hydrogo misting fan, but within just three videos, had “tripled” her money.

Hannah films videos using the products, which she then posts “multiple times, just changing little things about it.”

She stressed that content creators use the same video “over and over and over” and simply change the hook, the caption, or move the clips around slightly.

Social media users react

Hannah’s clip, which was posted under the username @ hanaffiliatetips , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 29,900 views, 1,603 likes and 500 comments.

Social media users were impressed by Hannah’s and eagerly raced to the comments to praise her advice.

That’s amazing, well done

TikTok user

One person said: “I can’t wait to get into the TikTok Affiliate program.”

Another added: “Thanks for the Hannah.”

A third commented: “That’s amazing, well done.”

Meanwhile, someone else shared: “Recently joined TikTok shop! It’s an absolute minefield! Thanks for sharing. Following to hear more from you whilst I embark on my journey!”

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