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

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  

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

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

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