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

I'm back for part two of my 3-part series on Clubhouse with Todd Herman, Kim Walsh-Phillips, Matt Wolfe, Robby Miles, and Molly Mahoney and today's segment is inspiring. We'll dive into some of our favorite aspects of Clubhouse and share an amazing example of just how powerful this platform is. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Follow me on Clubhouse: @MattMcWilliams What the Heck is Clubhouse and W...

So the new social media app is all the rage...and for good reason. It's arguably one of the best marketing tools to come along in years and it's one of the best ways right now to attract your ideal clients, find affiliates, and more. I recorded a super special episode with some of my favorite marketer friends all about Clubhouse, so listen up if you want to know how to use the hottest social media...

Do you remember when you always won? When your imagination allowed you to experience the thrill of victory over and over again? Do you remember what it was like to compete? Not with others, but yourself? You're in for a treat today as you will learn how to embrace your inner competitor and strive for new levels of success. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Compete Every Day Book: mattmcwilliams.com/...

What if the key to reaching your full potential in your business wasn't about what talents you were both with but something more? What if you could tap into something that we're all born with? An inner drive to achieve new levels of success in your business and your life? It's possible and today's guest will show you how. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Compete Every Day Book: mattmcwilliams.com/c...

What are some things in your business that you hate doing? What do you do if you are a solopreneur or only have a small team? Well, someone asked me that very question recently and today I'll share exactly what I've done and what I would do. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join Affiliate Insider Monthly for Just $1: mattmcwilliams.com/aimtrial Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach....

What in the heck do evolutionary biology, neuroanatomy, and anthropology have to do with Facebook? And how do Freud's Id, Ego and Superego influence our use of Twitter? Well, the internet is nothing more than a reflection of how our human brains work, how they have evolved, and how we see life through digital eyes. Today, I have a fascinating conversation with an expert in social media about how t...

Imagine for a moment something horrible...you have 200 affiliates and your affiliate system has wiped out every single one of them. Nothing left. Now, what do you do? Well, in today's episode, I'm going to share a few of these doomsday scenarios in your business, what to do if they happen, but more importantly how to avoid them in the first place! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Yet Another Mail M...

Today I have a super special guest who is going to blow your mind. She's sharing how to fascinate your audience and create amazing content whether it's email or social media or whatever. And we're going to talk about how to get actual results - meaning you actually make money - from social media marketing. This is so good you don't want to miss it! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Kim's More Follow...

The word leadership has a lot of misconceptions. We think of leaders as older, smarter, more qualified, and deemed worthy of the title of "leader." As a result, we shrink back from our own ability to lead. We diminish our own qualifications and consider ourselves unworthy of such a title. We play small. But here's the exciting and hopefully encouraging reality: You are a leader. Today I'll share t...

After more than a decade of being an entrepreneur, working with entrepreneurs, and now coaching entrepreneurs, I've found there are 3 types of entrepreneurs. In today's episode, we'll explore all 3 types, discover which one you are, and how to get to be a Type 3 Entrepreneur (that's what we all want). LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Passion to Profit Path Training: passiontoprofitpath.com EXERCISE...

My father never owned a computer. Never owned a cell phone. That I know of he never got on the internet a moment in his life. Yet he taught me almost everything I know about online marketing and business. He was never famous and never had a following but left a legacy that lives to this day...Today I'm sharing some of the most powerful lessons my dad taught me about online marketing. LINKS MENTION...

As we wind down a year like no other (at least in most of our lifetimes), it's time to look ahead to 2021. Today, I share how my 2020 predictions turned out and reveal my bold predictions for the year ahead. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Insider Monthly Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/podcastdeal

Most successful businesses are built on ONE thing...and it's not the right idea, talent, or timing. It's FAILURE. And the reason why most businesses don't succeed and don't make it past their first year or two is very simple...they don't fail enough. Today, I'll share how successful businesses are built on failure, how to use your failures as a catalyst to success, and how to test, test, test your...

I was chatting with my friend Adam Houge the other day and he was telling me how he turned a free virtual event into a 3-day moneymaker...with a small audience and no overhead. So I asked him to share it with my podcast audience. You gotta hear this! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Adam Houge's Site: adamhouge.org

Getting noticed today is easier than at any point in human history. But standing out today is harder than ever. No matter what niche you are in, it's crowded and messy. So how do you stand out? Today, I'll share four ways you can differentiate yourself. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com The Ultimate Affiliate Swipe File: affiliateswipefiles.com  

Debriefing after an affiliate launch is an important part of systematizing the lessons you learn. Today, you get a behind-the-scenes look at a debrief of Scott Barlow's very first affiliate launch and you get to learn some of the surprising lessons he learned. Five very powerful lessons in today's episode...Let's go! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchc...

Ever wonder what it's like to get behind-the-scenes access to other entrepreneurs' affiliate launches? Today, you get that chance. Some first-time affiliate launches are big. Some are small. Some are resounding successes, while others are unmitigated disasters. Most, however, fall somewhere in between. That's exactly what happened to Scott Barlow with his first affiliate launch. LINKS MENTIONED IN...

We're doing something really exciting on The Affiliate Guy Podcast. We're adding a new segment called "Mindset Minute with Mary Mitchell." To kick it off, I brought Mary on to talk about her journey from utterly lacking confidence and belief in herself to an entrepreneur who is thriving emotionally. This is one of the most powerful episodes I've ever released and I can't wait for you to listen! LI...

I still remember the first time I saw my dad having a panic attack. It was utterly terrifying. He was rocking himself back and forth on the floor, sweating profusely, trembling from an unknown fear. I didn't know it at the time, but his heart was racing, his body was numb, and he was detached from reality. My dad's fears were just like your fears in business. They are holding you back from buildin...

Question #1: Can you build a real business on a podcast? Question #2: If so, how? Today, I have a fascinating conversation with an amazing guest to answer both of those questions and show YOU how to build a business on a podcast. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ChangeMakers Podcast: listennotes.com/podcasts/changemakers-with-jamie-atkinson-and-gina-xnEXC41yQru/ My Interview on ChangeMakers: listen...

What do you do when an affiliate promotion isn't working? You're promoting, but making NO sales! Now what? And how do you avoid the situation in the first place? I answer both questions in today's episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Program Scorecard: mattmcwilliams.com/scorecard Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals: mattmcwilliams.com/deals    

Marcus Whitney is a self-proclaimed unlikely entrepreneur. Two decades ago, he arrived in Nashville as a college dropout with a one-year old and another baby on the way. Waiting tables and living paycheck to paycheck in a hotel, becoming an entrepreneur seemed unlikely indeed. But Marcus knew there was something more for him...and two decades later, he's living his entrepreneurial dream. Today, he...

You're going to put a LOT of effort into making this holiday season your best ever for your affiliate program (and your affiliate marketing). Don't waste that effort and let the momentum stop when Christmas passes or the new year begins. Today, I'll share some of my top strategies to keep the holiday momentum going all year long! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate 2020 Holiday Guide for Affi...

One of the most important things you can do during the holidays is optimize your affiliate program by partner type. Today, I'll share what to do with four specific types of affiliates: content sites, loyalty sites, coupon/deal sites, and content syndication sites. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate 2020 Holiday Guide for Affiliate Marketers, Affiliate Managers, and Affiliate Programs: mattmc...

'Tis the season...for affiliates to get a LOT of emails. Your affiliate program is not the only one affiliates are promoting this time of year, so what can you do to STAND OUT? Today I share 10 ways for your affiliate program to stand out in the clutter. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate 2020 Holiday Guide for Affiliate Marketers, Affiliate Managers, and Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.c...