"Side hustle apps" and "side hustle merchandise" searches usually assume one income stream: sell a product, keep the margin. Bear Grips Pro Shops adds a second layer automatically. Every vendor, on the free plan or a paid plan, receives a shop and a unique customizable affiliate link the moment they sign up. That link earns commission on top of direct sales, without a separate application or approval step.
| What you earn | Rate | How long it pays |
|---|---|---|
| Referred vendor's subscription | 10% of their plan cost | Forever, as long as they stay subscribed |
| Referred vendor's unit sales | $1 per unit sold | Ongoing, every unit they sell |
| Payout schedule | Bi-weekly | Every two weeks |
This applies to every tier: free, Self-Service VIP, and Done-For-You VIP vendors can all earn commissions, and every affiliate gets a unique customizable code (updating the code also updates the referral URL).
Most side hustle apps that mention affiliate income bolt it on as a separate program with its own signup and its own approval process. Here, the affiliate link exists automatically from the moment a shop is created, meaning there is no extra step, no waiting period, and no separate account to manage. A seller sharing their own merch shop online is also, without extra effort, sharing a link that pays them if someone else decides to start their own shop too.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Consider a seller on Self-Service VIP ($59/mo) running their own merch shop and earning an average $12 margin per item. If that seller also refers 5 other vendors who each stay on the $59/mo plan and sell 50 units a month:
That referral layer alone adds roughly $280 a month on top of direct sales, without printing or shipping a single additional item themselves.
The same channels used to promote a merch shop work for the affiliate link: a bio link, a community post, or a direct recommendation to another small business owner or creator considering a similar shop. Early on, sharing a 10% discount code alongside the affiliate link gives a prospect a reason to act now rather than bookmark it for later. Combine this with the store-ownership advantages covered in our marketplace vs your own store comparison and the product lineup guide for a full income stack.
Every signup gets both automatically. Earn on your own sales and on every vendor you refer.
Start FreeNo. Every vendor, free or paid, gets a shop and a unique affiliate link automatically, no separate application.
10% of their subscription cost for as long as they stay subscribed, plus $1 for every unit they sell, paid out every two weeks.
Yes. All tiers, free and both VIP plans, can earn affiliate commissions on referred vendors.
Bi-weekly, every two weeks, on the same schedule regardless of plan.
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