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

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 partners@mattmcwilliams.com 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