

The Affiliate Guy with Matt McWilliams: Marketing Tips, Affiliate Management, & More
Matt McWilliams, Award-Winning Affiliate Manager
The Affiliate Guy Podcast is your source for affiliate marketing news, tips, and strategies to take your online business to the next level. Learn how to boost your commissions, manage affiliate programs, and so much more. More information at theaffiliateguy.tv and mattmcwilliams.com.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 42min
How Laura Wardlaw Finished Top 20 in Only Her 2nd Affiliate Promotion
Laura Wardlaw doesn’t have a huge list or large social media following. In fact, of all the affiliates in a recent promotion, she had one of the smallest audiences. And she still finished in the top 20…in only her second affiliate promotion ever. How’d she do it? Well, that’s what today’s episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Challenge Moms: challengemom.com/optin Quickstart Guide to Affiliate Marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/quickstart FREE TRAINING - How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating a Single Product And How You Can Ethically Steal My Exact Playbook to Do The Same Thing: mattmcwilliams.com/masterclass

Aug 22, 2023 • 41min
How to Get Affiliates Excited to Promote
You’ve done the hard work of finding affiliates and getting them signed up. Now, are you ready to ignite their passion and make them eager to promote? In this episode, I delve into the art of getting affiliates genuinely excited to spread the word about your products or services. Let's dive in and learn how to get affiliates excited to promote like never before! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Contests Videos: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatecontestbonusvideos Find Affiliates Now: FindAffiliatesNow.com Affiliate Promo Plan: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan How to Co-Create Promo Plans with Your Affiliates: youtube.com/watch?v=ISC0FP8MyNQ Contest Prize Database: mattmcwilliams.com/purchase-affiliate-prize-database How to Close More Sales on the Final Day of a Launch: mattmcwilliams.com/how-close-sales-final-day-launch What Affiliates Need to be Successful: mattmcwilliams.com/what-affiliates-really-need-to-be-successful/

Aug 18, 2023 • 43min
How to Launch...Your Product, Your Business, & Your Lifestyle with Jeff Walker
Is it possible to launch not only a product but an entire business and even a lifestyle? The short answer is YES and today’s guest is the world’s leading expert on launches. What’s working in launches today? What’s changing? What does everyone need to know about launching? This is one of the most exciting podcasts I’ve ever done so let’s jump right in. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jeff Walker’s Launch Masterclass: mattmcwilliams.com/launchmasterclass Product Launch Formula Course Review: mattmcwilliams.com/plfreview

Aug 15, 2023 • 28min
How to Build Trust and Credibility with Your Affiliates
Trust is the backbone of successful affiliate programs. It’s the key factor in whether an affiliate promotes you the first time…and if they keep promoting you long-term. Today we explore the strategies and techniques that will solidify your position as a trustworthy affiliate manager. Get ready to unlock the secrets to building trust and credibility with your affiliates. Let's dive right in! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Email Template: mattmcwilliams.com/aetemplate

Aug 8, 2023 • 51min
How to Fail Your Way to Success with Omar Zenhom
Are you ready to learn how to turn failure into a powerful stepping stone towards success? I recently had the privilege of joining renowned podcaster and entrepreneur, Omar Zenhom, to discuss his remarkable journey, how he transformed setbacks into opportunities and built one of the top podcasts and personal brands on the internet. This episode isn't just your average success story – it's a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and the art of embracing failure as a catalyst for massive success. Get ready to learn from the best and discover the extraordinary power of failing your way to success with the remarkable Omar Zenhom. Let's dive in! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Omar: omarzenhom.com $100 MBA Show: 100mba.net/show Course Ninja: omarz.webinarninja.com/app/courses/5532/registration

Aug 1, 2023 • 38min
How to Avoid the Most Common Affiliate Marketing Mistakes
Are you tired of making the same affiliate marketing mistakes over and over again? In today's episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of affiliate marketing blunders and how to avoid them like a pro. This episode is not all doom and gloom though. Because I’m not just here to point out the problems – I'm also going to share my best tips and strategies to steer clear of these pitfalls and set yourself up for affiliate marketing success. Let's jump in and discover how to sidestep the most common affiliate marketing mistakes! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions Avatar Creation Guide: mattmcwilliams.com/avatar Affiliate Promo Plan: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Review Post Guide: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewpost Pretty Link: mattmcwilliams.com/prettylink List Launch Challenge: ListLaunchChallenge.com

Jul 25, 2023 • 32min
How to Attract Affiliates with the Right Commission
Are you struggling to attract affiliates to your program? Looking for the secret sauce to make your affiliate program irresistible? You're in luck! In today's episode, we dive into the art of attracting affiliates with the right commission structure. I share the strategies and techniques that will make your program stand out from the crowd and have affiliates flocking to join you. I’ll even share some creative ways to incentivize top affiliates without breaking the bank. Let's dive in! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Program Email Template: https://mattmcwilliams.com/aetemplate Podcast Episode - How to Negotiate Affiliate Deals That Benefit Everyone: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-negotiate-affiliate-deals-that-benefit-everyone/ What Affiliates Need to be Successful: mattmcwilliams.com/what-affiliates-really-need-to-be-successful

Jul 18, 2023 • 41min
BREAKING NEWS: What the 2023 FTC Updates Mean for Affiliate Marketing
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

Jul 11, 2023 • 23min
Why Affiliate Marketing Is Easier Than You Think
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

Jul 4, 2023 • 21min
How to Negotiate Affiliate Deals That Benefit Everyone
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/