Ethics Statement

Let me be completely upfront with you about how I handle sponsored content, affiliate marketing, and working with companies.

Since starting to create content, I’ve built relationships with many companies who want to work with me. It’s flattering, but here’s what matters to me: I will never promote something just because I’m getting paid. Period.

Let’s talk about how this actually works.

When You Watch My Content

Brand Integrations

You’ll sometimes see sponsored segments in my videos. I’ll always tell you right up front when this happens. These help support the creation of all the free content I make. While these might not always directly relate to the main video topic, I ensure they’re valuable and relevant to you.

Product Overviews

When I create content about specific products:

Yes, I’m usually getting paid to create it
Yes, I often get free access to the software
No, the company doesn’t get to review or approve what I say
I will tell you I partnered with said company to create the content
I share both what I love and what I think needs improvement
I encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences too
This creates a win-win for everyone: I get to create and monetize content, you get to discover new products that might help you, and product owners get brand awareness plus valuable feedback on what to improve

Affiliate Links

If you see a link in my descriptions, it’s probably an affiliate link. This means if you click it and make a purchase, I earn a commission. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and sometimes you might even get a discount through my links.

Sometimes people are weird about affiliate links, but honestly, I’m just trying to get compensated for marketing products that I believe in. There’s absolutely no obligation to use my links – you can go directly to the company’s website if you prefer. But if you do use them, I greatly appreciate the support.

My Promise to You

I need to be real about something: creating quality content takes significant time and resources. If I didn’t make money from this through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and brand partnerships, I simply couldn’t keep doing it. But here’s what I promise:

I maintain complete control over my content
My thoughts and feedback are always genuine
I won’t promote products that don’t meet my standards
If I discover issues with a product, I’ll tell you
I only work with products I believe can actually help you

I’m constantly learning from you – through your comments, questions, and feedback. This shapes the content I create and the products I choose to work with. My goal is simple: Learn, Try, and Share. Everything I do comes back to that.

Have questions about how I work with brands or handle sponsored content? You can always reach out to me here.

Thank you for your continued support. It means the world to me that you watch my content and continue to support my work.

-Mark Szymanski

Last Updated: February 2024