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

I'm wondering if you think I broke the very first rule of affiliate marketing? After you listen to this episode, let me know. We promoted something that was so different from our normal offers that I was genuinely afraid it would backfire. What ended up happening? Well, that's what this episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE What to Promote Checklist: mattmcwilliams.com/whattopromote PDF Download of Matt's Emails: https://insider.mattmcwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/October-2020-Backstage-Pass-AIM-Emails.pdf ConvertKit: mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit Learn How to Get Your Affiliates to Promote More: mattmcwilliams.com/tag561

How do you actually measure affiliate program success? More importantly, what metrics do you track that actually help lead to success? In this episode, I share the key metrics you must monitor in order to ensure your affiliate program gets on the track…and stays there! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The 10 Commandments of Great Affiliate Managers: LINK TO POST 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

Sometimes your affiliates don't have months or even weeks to plan your affiliate promotion. How, then, do you still get them to go all out and max out their sales? Today's episode shows you exactly how to get your affiliates to promote on a short timeframe. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ConvertKit: mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit 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

What can YOU do to motivate your affiliates to sell more? Are there certain strategies and tactics you can use to actually move the needle and get your affiliates to perform at a higher level? The short answer is YES and in today's episode, I'll reveal the seven proven strategies that I've used time and time again to motivate affiliates to make more sales. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Email Template: mattmcwilliams.com/aetemplate Affiliate Training Package: http://mattmcwilliams.com/sampletraining How to Use Affiliate Leaderboards to Skyrocket Your Sales: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-leaderboards-best-practices/ How to Ask Affiliates ro Promote More: mattmcwilliams.com/ask-others-promote-launch/

In 2005, I took my first affiliate program from $120,000 a month to $260,000…in less than 90 days. In 2009, when I won my first Affiliate Manager of the Year award, I took Legacy Learning Systems' affiliate program from $150,000 a month to $310,000…in 90 days. In 2012, I helped Tiny Prints grow their affiliate program from $2.6 million a month to more than $6 million…in, you guessed it…90 days. And I've done the same thing over and over again for our clients. How did I do it? Well, I share exactly how in today's podcast episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Turn Inactive Affiliates Into Your Best Partners: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-turn-inactive-affiliates-into-your-best-partners/ FREE REPORT - Your First 100 Affiliates: https://mattmcwilliams.com/first100

If I had to go back in time knowing everything I know now after nearly 20 years of running affiliate programs, how would I start a brand new affiliate program today? In this episode, I'll share exactly what I'd do every single day for 30 days. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE VIDEO: What is the Right Commission to Pay Affiliates?: mattmcwilliams.com/right-commission-pay-affiliates/ Our Recommended Affiliate Tracking Platforms: mattmcwilliams.com/toolbox How to Start an Affiliate Program for Free: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-start-an-affiliate-program-for-free-2/ Free Report - Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Find Affiliates Now: FindAffiliatesNow.com Our #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email Template: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail Affiliate Program Email Template: Podcast Episode - How to Negotiate Affiliate Deals That Benefit Everyone: What Affiliates Need to be Successful: mattmcwilliams.com/what-affiliates-really-need-to-be-successful Gmass Mail Merge Tool: mattmcwilliams.com/gmass [FREE TRAINING] How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth

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

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/

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

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