Reaching 10K in TikTok !

Warning: Parts of this post are created with the use of AI

Today I broke a barrier that was with me for a long time...
I wanted so much to break the 10K followers on TikTok .. but the last weeks it became so difficult.. Views came down to earth (or under it), it seems that nothing was working right, whatever I posted started being stagnant and views fell dramatically.

I read somewhere that this is one of Tiktok tricks (it does use a lot of them), that it keeps the users views down so that they are disheartened and try more .. be more active, posting more etc ... They are really doing a great job in making people heavily addicted to both using it for content creation and content consumption.

The thing is that if someone is into content, they cannot leave this means un-exploited. The users are easily retained and their user base is increasing a lot ..

(More about stats in a different post) - For now, lets stick to the basics

I reached 10K followers!

I have kept my account for a long time, not having a real niche to be honest. I have been posting (and not consistently) about nature, about photography, crypto and also have shared some hive posts.

But it is time to share more about hive! I think I will need to come up with a strategy about how to best explain it. There are many users there that are looking to monetize, and most of all because Tiktok has a reward program that pays users views (if certain conditions are met)

So, I have asked the AI to see if and how I can also monetize my 10K followers there ... Lets see what info I got!

I asked:

I achieved 10K followers on TikTok, now what? I reside in Greece, can this be monetized?

And I got this reply

Congrats on hitting 10K followers on TikTok 🎉 That’s a big milestone!
Here’s what this means for you in Greece and what you can do next:

TikTok Monetization Options

TikTok has different ways to earn, but availability depends on your region:

✅ TikTok Creator Rewards Program (previously Creator Fund)

Greece is not currently part of the Creator Rewards Program (it’s rolled out in select countries like the US, UK, Germany, etc.).

That means you won’t get paid directly per view from TikTok in Greece (at least for now).

✅ TikTok Creativity Program Beta (new version)

Same as above: Greece is not yet included.

But don’t worry — there are other monetization routes:

So these are the routes that AI suggests that I think about trying in the future if I wish to monetize

Earning Strategies for You in Greece

Here are the realistic paths forward:

🔹 1. Live Gifts & TikTok Coins

Once you have 1,000 followers, you can go live.

Viewers can send you virtual gifts (coins → diamonds → cash).

TikTok pays via PayPal or bank account.

🔹 2. Brand Deals & Sponsorships

With 10K followers, you can start reaching out to Greek or international brands in your niche.

Even micro-influencers (10K–50K) get paid for collabs.

Typical starting rates: €50–€200 per sponsored post in Greece, depending on engagement.

🔹 3. Affiliate Marketing

You can add links in your bio (via Linktree, Beacons, etc.).

Promote products (Amazon, Booking.com, crypto exchanges, etc.) and earn a commission per sale.

🔹 4. Sell Your Own Products/Services

Merch (print-on-demand T-shirts, mugs, etc.).

Digital products (courses, e-books, presets).

Services (coaching, consulting, tourism packages if related to Crete/Greece).

🔹 5. Drive Traffic Elsewhere

TikTok is amazing for funneling followers to platforms that monetize better:

YouTube (ads, memberships)

Instagram (brand deals, affiliate links)

Hive/Blog (ads, crypto rewards)

1. What You Should Do Next

Check your analytics – see what content works best.

Start going live – interact with fans, test gift earnings.

Create a media kit (short PDF with stats, niche, engagement) to pitch brands.

Pick a monetization path – affiliate, brand deals, or your own products.

Cross-promote – add links to your Instagram, YouTube, or blog.

👉 Since you’re in Greece, the fastest way to earn is: Live Gifts + Brand Deals + Affiliate Links.
TikTok itself won’t pay you much (yet), but your audience is the real asset.

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Did you see this?

Did AI just said that I can drive traffic to Hive?

Lets see what it meant

YES - IT MEANT OUR OWN HIVE!!

I think that this is great! An AI Agent just suggested that drive traffic to hive and use it as a monetization tool.

If you have sometime you could check out if this is also suggested to you.

I should really concentrate and set a good strategy using the above, at least some of them could offer a nice passive income.

What are your thoughts?

Are you on TikTok? Share you handles below and lets connect!

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