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 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