The Affiliate Guy with Matt McWilliams: Marketing Tips, Affiliate Management, & More

Breaking news…the FTC has released new guidelines that have a huge effect on affiliate marketers and affiliate programs. Are they good? Are they bad? What are the details? This episode has you covered. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 2023 FTC Endorsement Guidelines: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking

Too many people make affiliate marketing out to be too complicated. They say it's part science that requires decades of learning and experience and part "dark art" that requires the touch of a wizard to master. But neither of these are true. In fact, affiliate marketing is easier than you think. Today, I'll share why…and how to tap into the proven path to success in affiliate marketing. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Free Masterclass: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatemasterclass Affiliate Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan

Affiliates want the highest commissions possible. Affiliate programs want to make as much profit as possible, which means paying the least amount they can. So, how do both parties win? Today, I'll share how to negotiate affiliate deals that benefit everyone. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE VIDEO: What is the Right Commission to Pay Affiliates? https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/right-commission-pay-affiliates/

Are you ready to take your personal brand to the next level? I have a very special guest today to take a deep dive into the secrets of building a personal brand that will make you a sought-after, recognized authority and even a celebrity in your niche. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Book Your Free Brand Call: https://freebrandcall.com/tag

This might be the most important podcast episode I've ever recorded. If you want to run a successful affiliate program, whether you're the owner of the company or an affiliate manager, this episode is a must-listen. Without this one trait, you cannot be successful. Today, I reveal the #1 trait of great affiliate managers. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail The Affiliate Code: mattmcwilliams.com/code Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 How to Build Strong Relationships with Your Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-build-strong-relationships-with-your-affiliates/

So you've started an affiliate program and it's not going as you hoped. What now? First, identify WHY it's failing…then fix the problems. Today, I'll share some of the most common reasons we've seen affiliate programs fail…and what to do about it! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth Find Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Affiliate Email Template: https://mattmcwilliams.com/aetemplate Get Our Sample Affiliate Training: https://mattmcwilliams.com/sampletraining

What if you could steal affiliates from your competition? That would be pretty freaking awesome right? Not only is this one of the easiest ways to start and grow an affiliate program, but it has the added benefit of growing your marketshare while decreasing your competitors'. In this episode I'll show you exactly how to steal your competitors' affiliates. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth Find Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100

Challenges are so hot right now. And for good reason. They are easy to promote, offer huge value to your audience, and convert like crazy. Today, we're taking a deep dive into why challenges work and share the proven strategies to maximize your affiliate commissions when promoting them. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com Want to Promote List Launch Challenge? Email us at [email protected] Upcoming Affiliate Promos: mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup

Your first affiliate promotion. It's usually a time of confusion, experimentation, and more often than not, failure. But what if your very first affiliate promotion could actually be a huge success and open the door to even more success in the future? That's what happened to today's guest and we're sharing exactly how she succeeded in her first affiliate promotion ever. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com Keira's Site: relationshipcubed.com Connect with Keira on Facebook: facebook.com/relationshipcubed

Promoting evergreen affiliate offers can be a challenge because there is no urgency. When a product is available 24/7, 365 it can sometimes be hard for affiliates to put together a solid promotion plan and really get people excited. Today, I shared exactly how we did than in one of our evergreen promotions and how you can build excitement, buzz, and even urgency in your evergreen promotions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Bonuses: mattmcwilliams.com/affbonuses PodHacker: mattmcwilliams.com/podhacker What's Working on Social Media Right Now with Jeff Bullas: mattmcwilliams.com/whats-working-on-social-media-right-now-with-jeff-bullas/ SwitchPod: switchpod.co

One of the most important jobs of an affiliate manager is to build strong relationships with their affiliates. But how do you do it? That's the question we'll be exploring in today's episode. I'll be sharing my top tips and strategies for building long-lasting relationships with your affiliates that will help you scale your affiliate program for the long-term. So whether you're a seasoned affiliate manager or just starting out, listen up because this episode is powerful! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sample Affiliate Training: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatetraining

Social media is all the rage…and has been for a while now. Whether it's Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, or whatever new platform pops up next month, everyone is talking about how to optimize social media and make money from it. But, the statistics don't lie…email still outperforms social media nearly 50 to 1 in terms of sales. So, what are the secrets to better email marketing? Today's guest tells all. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Igor's Book: igorsbook.com List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com

I wish I could lie to you and tell you that running a successful affiliate program is easy. But it's not. In fact, there are a lot of challenges that get in the way of doing so. Today, I share the 15 biggest affiliate program challenges and why they often hold people back. But don't worry, this episode isn't all doom and gloom…I also share how to solve these challenges! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE VIDEO - How to Decide the Right Affiliate Commission Structure: mattmcwilliams.com/right-commission-pay-affiliates/ Your First 100 Affiliates Report: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Affiliate Activation Email Templates: mattmcwilliams.com/activate How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth Sample Affiliate Training: mattmcwilliams.com/sampletraining

I know the experience all too well…you work so hard to find a potential affiliate, nurture the relationship, get them to commit to promoting, and then…NOTHING! They don't promote, they send no traffic, and they make no sales. What do you do? How do you activate those inactive affiliates and turn them into superstar promoters? This episode will show you how! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Activation Email Templates: mattmcwilliams.com/activate How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth

What the heck does an affiliate manager do all day? I get asked that a lot. And for good reason…it's a bit of a mystery to most people. So today, I'll take you behind the scenes on what a typical day in the life of an affiliate manager really looks like. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth Check Out Our Careers Page: mattmcwilliams.com/careers Find Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100

You may know of Entrepreneurs on Fire as the home of John Lee Dumas and his interviews with top entrepreneurs sharing the stories of their success. But did you know that there is so much more that you might not see, including some massive affiliate promotions? In this episode, I have a very special guest who is taking us behind the scenes to explore the lessons learned from EOFire's biggest affiliate launch to date, which generated over $250,000 in revenue. From planning and preparation to execution and follow-up, we'll dive into the strategies and tactics that made this promotion such a massive success. Whether you're a seasoned affiliate marketer or just getting started, you're sure to pick up some valuable insights and takeaways from EOFire's experience. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com Affiliate Marketing Quickstart Guide: mattmcwilliams.com/quickstart Recommended Affiliate Programs & Upcoming Launchs: mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup

Well, we did it! Earlier this year, we officially launched a bestselling book. It wasn't easy, but we not only beat our original sales goals, but we made a huge splash in the industry. We're now nationwide in stores and the book continues to sell like crazy more than two months later. So…how did we do it? Today, I share my top 10 lessons from launching a bestseller. Some are painful, some nearly cost us big time, but I'm sharing them all with you today! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Turn Your Passions Into Profits & $500+ in Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Check Barnes & Noble for Availability: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/barnes

Holly Homer has an amazing affiliate story. She promoted an affiliate offer for the second time and her results were absolutely incredible! In her first promotion, she made ZERO sales! In the next one, promoting the exact same product, she made 22 sales…and more than $3500 in commissions! How'd she do it? This episode will share all her secrets! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Holly Homer's Site: hollyhomer.com 7 Ways to Warm Up Your List Before an Affiliate Promotion: mattmcwilliams.com/7-ways-warm-list-affiliate-promotion

You've got questions. I've got answers. Today, I'm answering a backlog of affiliate marketing questions from affiliate recruiting to how to write an email to your affiliates. Plus, thoughts on social media, affiliate networks, and how to work with virtual assistants…and a whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ask Me Anything: asktheaffiliateguy.com Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Get My Best Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail Find Affiliates Now: FindAffiliatesNow.com Affiliate Program Email Template: mattmcwilliams.com/aetemplate ShareASale Affiliate Network: mattmcwilliams.com/shareasale

Promoting membership programs is a great way to get started in affiliate marketing...and a great way to boost your long-term earnings. Imagine every single month getting hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars deposited into your account automatically. That is the power of recurring affiliate revenue. In this episode, I'm going to share some of the benefits of promoting membership programs, some strategies for making more sales when you promote, and some of the top membership programs for affiliates. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Resources Pages How To Write A Review Post That Ranks & Converts Notable Press Pretty Link ConvertKit Trial How to Warm Up Your List Before a Promotion List Launch Challenge No Product No Problem Transcript with List of Affiliate Programs

Finding and recruiting affiliates is not complicated. But there are five things you can do (or not do) to really make it difficult…and even destroy your efforts. Today, I'll share what the most common killer mistakes are and how to avoid them. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Find Affiliates Now: FindAffiliatesNow.com

Want to see behind-the-scenes on one of our big affiliate promotions? That's what this episode is all about! I'm opening the vault to share everything we did to promote Jeff Walker's Product Launch Formula a few years ago. My team and I share how we used live videos, created killer bonuses, segmented our list, and so much more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ConvertKit Free Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit Affiliate Promo Plan: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

Virtual summits make for great affiliate promotions. They are easy to promote, free for your audience to attend, provide a great service to your audience, and offer some awesome backend commissions. Today, I share exactly how to best promote a virtual summit even if you aren't a speaker. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Virtual Summit Swipe File: mattmcwilliams.com/virtualswipe Scalegest Affiliate Program: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-opportunity-scalefest/ Affiliate Swipe Files: affiliateswipefiles.com Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com

The single best way to improve your affiliate program is…to improve your conversions! Better conversions means more sales. It means happier affiliates. It means getting more affiliates to sign up in the first place. And it means major growth. Today, we're going to fix your funnel! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Pimp Your Funnel: PimpYourFunnel.com Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100

It's great to make an affiliate sale. We all start with ONE sale and grow from there. But what's even better is repeat sales and long-term buyers and commissions. Today, I'm joined by a very special guest to share how he leads his followers, creates trust, and lowers returns, which all lead to repeat buyers and long-term commissions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com No Product No Problem: noproductnoproblem.com Dave's Interview with Robert Cialdini: https://gambrill.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-robert-cialdini-shares-powerful-new-insights-regarding-influence-and-persuasion-lYVVv44b Follow Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gambrill

One of the hardest parts about an affiliate promotion is shifting from promoting the free content (workshops, pdfs, reports, webinars, etc.) to promoting the paid content. It's a challenge to go from "here's a free thing you might like" to "now you have to pay money for this." I'm seeing a lot of affiliates really struggling with this so I want to share my best tips with my favorite people (my podcast listeners) on how to do this effectively. Listen up and I'll share exactly how to transition from promoting free content to paid products. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Our Recommended Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup How to Put Together an Affiliate Bonus Package: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatebonuspackages

This is the day I've dreamed about for nearly 8 long years. Today is the day that my life's mission takes shape and my book, Turn Your Passions Into Profits, releases. Come join me today for a very special episode celebrating my book launch. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

The past few months have been an absolute whirlwind. It's been one of the craziest, fun, and exhausting times of my life, but in the end, it will all be worth it. Today, I'm sharing some of the lessons, highlights, and lowlights from my three-month book tour. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

There's a story behind the story with my book, Turn Your Passions Into Profits. Today, I'm revealing how it came to be, how I landed my dream publisher, everyone's favorite story plus my favorite, and the stories my publisher wouldn't allow me to tell. Come join me on a behind-the-scenes peek at the inside of the book…and the process that got us here. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book Join My Book Launch Team

It's that time of year again…time to make a commitment to big changes, massive improvement, and big ideas for the year ahead. Today, I'll reveal my top 10 suggested resolutions for affiliate marketers and affiliate managers. Commit to these and I can promise you that next year will be 10 times better than this one was! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Activation Email Templates: https://mattmcwilliams.com/activate Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

Affiliate marketing is changing, just like any industry. But what does the future hold? What can you expect in the coming year in the affiliate marketing world. Today, I share my thoughts on what affiliate marketing will look like in 2023 with my annual predictions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

One of the most important things a business can do is create an Ideal Customer Avatar. Your avatar is a fictional person who represents your entire audience or a segment of your audience. This is the ONE person for whom you are going to create content. Today, I'll walk you step-by-step through the process of creating your avatar and using it to get clear on who you are serving in your business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

Too many people start an online business without being clear on who they are serving. They aren't clear on who they help. They aren't clear on what they are passionate about and what their message is. Today, I'll show you exactly how to get crystal clear on your audience…and what that can do for your business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to build a rewarding online business? Today's episode is going to get you started on the right path…the proven path to taking your idea, your message, and your passion and turning it into profits. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

Every affiliate promotion has at least one…Someone who finishes in the top 5-7 affiliates and everyone asks the same question: "How in the heck did THAT happen?" It's easy to think that you have to have a massive email list to get on the leaderboard of your next affiliate promotion. But, in this episode I share what we found by interviewing 15 affiliates who finished in the top 10 or higher in affiliate promotions…with lists a fraction of the size of their competition. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

If you are going to succeed with affiliate marketing, you need to know the pitfalls that lie ahead. That's why, in this episode, I'm sharing the top reasons why people FAIL at affiliate marketing. Take these reasons as warnings, not as discouragement. See where you might be prone to making these mistakes and vow to not make them yourself. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam Connect with Me: mattmcwilliams.com/work-with-me/ My Affiliate Marketing Toolbox: mattmcwilliams.com/toolbox

Time management is dead. In this episode I have a very special guest to talk all about how to reclaim your time and dramatically revolutionize your results with the power of time tipping. This episode is all about anti-time management and I can promise you it might be one of the most powerful episodes I've ever recorded. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Anti-Time Management Book: mattmcwilliams.com/antitime The Power of Starting Something Stupid Book: mattmcwilliams.com/stupid Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

We're officially in full holiday season prep mode now. For many, the next six weeks could make or break their entire year. Quotas can be crushed, goals met, and the holiday parties seem a lot more fun. Or budgets will be busted, goals missed, and you're left wishing the ball would drop a little slower on New Year's Eve. So, how can you make this holiday season your best ever with affiliate marketing? Listen up, because today I'm sharing my best affiliate marketing advice for the holiday season. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/holidayguide ConvertKit: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit ClickFunnels: http://mattmcwilliams.com/clickfunnels iDev Affiliate: mattmcwilliams.com/idev How to Stand Out and Capture Attention in a Crowded Marketplace: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-stand-out-and-capture-attention-in-a-crowded-marketplace/ Warm-Up Guide: http://mattmcwilliams.com/warmlist Affiliate Bonus Packages: https://mattmcwilliams.com/affbonuses How to Write Review Posts that Rank and Convert: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/reviewposts FREE DOWNLOAD – Bridge Page Template: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/bridgepage

It's the most wonderful time of the year for many affiliate programs. Some companies have half their sales or more in less than a month. For affiliate managers, it's critical that you get absolutely clear on what's important and what's not during this busy season. Today, I share 10 things all affiliate managers must do during their holiday affiliate promotions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions

Affiliate managers all over the world are gearing up for the holiday season. For some affiliate programs, 40%, 50%, or even 60% of their sales could come in just a few weeks. It's important that affiliate managers are prepared for what is about to come. Today, I share 7 things every affiliate manager needs to know about holiday affiliate promotions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download the Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Get my BEST Affiliate Activation Emails: mattmcwilliams.com/activate Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions

We're only six weeks away from two of the biggest days on the affiliate marketing calendar…Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today, I'm sharing never-before-shared strategies and tips to absolutely crush your Black Friday and Cyber Monday affiliate promotions and get the holiday season off to a great start! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How We Increased our Black Friday and Cyber Monday Affiliate Sales by 15X: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatepromodebrief How to Write a Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewposts How to Create Affiliate Bonuses: mattmcwilliams.com/affbonuses Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions

Imagine doing your first affiliate promotion and having a goal of five sales. Some might say that's ambitious. Others might say it's impossible. But today's guest far exceeded her goal and even her own expectations to finish in second place in one of the biggest affiliate promotions in the parenting niche. She might be a first time affiliate, but Tosha Schore is about to deliver a masterclass in how to do affiliate marketing right. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ConvertKit Free Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit Tosha's Website: toshaschore.com Tosha's Facebook: facebook.com/toshaschoreyourpartnerinparentingboys

Webinars are one of the best ways to get more leads, more sales, and more great affiliates. They are also an easy way to promote something that benefits your audience. Today, I'll share how you can use affiliate webinars to grow your business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ConvertKit: mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit

What are the top affiliates doing in 2022 to stand out, boost their commissions, and grow their businesses? Today, I invite one of the top affiliate managers in the world to share what he's seeing in the affiliate marketing world right now and what he shares is absolutely EPIC! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com

There is a monumental shift happening in affiliate marketing, with huge implications for you! If you miss it, you're going to get left behind! I've been predicting this shift would happen for years...in fact, I was the one who started it six years ago. It's changing the entire landscape of affiliate marketing...and I'm excited to share all about it in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions Into Profits: passionsintoprofitsbook.com 7 Reasons Why You Should Work with Small Affiliates: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-program-work-small-affiliates-7-reasons/ Michele Caruana – How a First Time Affiliate Earned Top 25 In A Huge Launch And Made Over $18,000: mattmcwilliams.com/michelecaruana How Gwyn Morasko Made Over $10,000 from Affiliate Marketing With a List of Less Than 200 People: mattmcwilliams.com/gwynmorasko How do Small Affiliates Massively Outperform Their List Size and Following?: mattmcwilliams.com/outperformvideo War of Art Book: https://amzn.to/3QYLAyv

Some of the best affiliates I know are teenagers or "young whippersnappers" who just entered their twenties. What makes them so successful at affiliate marketing and what lessons can you learn from them? That's what this episode is all about! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions Into Profits: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Quickstart Guide to Affiliate Marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/quickstart

I've talked a lot over the first 504 episodes of this podcast about building an army of affiliates. But how do you identify, recruit, and even manage thousands of affiliates when you only have so much time in the day? Today, I'll show you EXACTLY how to use virtual assistants to find affiliates so you can build your own army of affiliates. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Find Affiliates Now course: findaffiliatesnow.com Free Training - "How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials... And How You Can Ethically Steal My Exact Playbook to Do The Same Thing!": mattmcwilliams.com/playbook Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Podcast Interview with Thembi Bheka - The Right Time to Hire a VA: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-work-less-and-make-more-with-thembi-bheka/ Podcast - How to Build Your Team: Working with Virtual Assistants, Contractors, and Full Time Employees to Scale Your Business: mattmcwilliams.com/tag484

I'm going to cut right to the chase here. Standing out in your affiliate promotions is harder than ever. But if you do…it pays off BIG time! Today, I'm sharing 13 creative ways to stand out and boost your affiliate commissions by 300% or more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Podcast Episode - Do For One What You Wish You Could do for Many: mattmcwilliams.com/one-wish-many-podcast John Meese Case Study: mattmcwilliams.com/succeed-affiliate-marketing-small-email-list How to Write a Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewposts Book - The Small Big: http://amzn.to/2gXcDNq VIDEO - How to Host a Challenge Using Affiliate Marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-host-a-challenge-using-affiliate-marketing

Today, we're taking a trip to the dark side of affiliate marketing. Fraud, rule-breaking, and nefarious activity. It's a rare but costly aspect of running an affiliate program and today I'll show you how to spot the fraud, how to prove it, and what to do about it. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 The 3 Secrets of Success Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/the-3-secrets-of-successful-affiliate-programs/ This Affiliate Program Just Made a Fatal Mistake: Here's What They Should Have Done Instead: mattmcwilliams.com/this-affiliate-program-just-made-a-fatal-mistake-heres-what-they-should-have-done-instead/

When you promote something that you have personal experience with, you have a massive, unbeatable advantage. Your unique story. It's something that only YOU have. Today, I'm sharing the importance of getting personal in your affiliate promotions (and what to do if you don't have personal experience with a product). LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FREE DOWNLOAD: Affiliate Promo Scorecard: mattmcwilliams.com/scorecard POST: How to Use Swipe Copy as an Affiliate: mattmcwilliams.com/use-swipe-copy-affiliate/ POST: How to Write Swipe Copy for Your Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/write-swipe-copy-affiliates/