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

There is one thing that is destroying online businesses...and I see it every day. Today, I share what that one thing is how to avoid it!   Links/Resources Mentioned in This Episode Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affsurvey Ask Me a Question here: http://www.asktheaffiliateguy.com/ All our recommended affiliate programs: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup Your...

I got a great question from Pat Dane recently, who asked about how to use affiliate marketing to monetize his 30,000 connections on LinkedIn. Pat downloaded our free guide called, " How to Win at Affiliate Marketing with Little or No Following ." Make sure you get yours, too. That guide sparked his question. The principles for LinkedIn are universal, so even if you don't care about LinkedIn, liste...

I've been somewhat absent from the podcast lately, but with good reason. Our last launch was a HIT and we more than quintupled our sales year-over-year! Today, I'm sharing the #1 reason why and how YOU can dramatically increase your sales as a product owner or an affiliate. Listen up!   Links/Resources Mentioned in This Episode Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/aff...

If you're thinking of giving up on your online business, please don't! Listen to this first...I promise you it will be worth it! Links/Resources Mentioned in This Episode  #AffiliateFreedom videos: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatefreedom Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affsurvey VIDEO: Why Your Affiliate Program Should Have a Lifetime Cookie: https://www....

Think you don't have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Or perhaps you need some help to develop the right mindset? I've got you covered in this episode. Links/Resources Mentioned in This Episode #AffiliateFreedom videos: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatefreedom Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affsurvey VIDEO: Why Your Affiliate Program Should Have a Lif...

One of the best parts of affiliate marketing is money you can make. But can a non-profit use affiliate marketing for fundraising? The answer is a resounding YES and I share how in this episode. Debbie Kay from  Hope for the Broken Hearted  recently asked me: Your question is one I have been thinking about and praying about for awhile. There are so many different aspects of my ministry and so many...

This might be my FAVORITE episode of all-time. You'll know why when you listen...(yes, that is all I am saying in this description!) Like us on Facebook and let me know what #AffiliateFreedom means to YOU: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/facebook   Links/Resources Mentioned in This Episode #AffiliateFreedom videos: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatefreedom Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey:...

I recently gave a talk about going the extra mile in affiliate promos. I shared a bunch of ideas that I'm going to share with you, my podcast listeners over the next few months. But one of the problems that came up was that going the extra mile is sometimes not scalable...and that sucks. But in today's episode, I share how you can help more people by doing for ONE what you wish you could do for ma...

Ah...the great debate in affiliate marketing...who gets the affiliate commission. I've shared this before in Episode 36 and Episode 37 of TAG, but today I share the ultimate way to decide. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 36: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/great-affiliate-debate-first-click-last-click-wins-podcast/ Episode 37: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/first-click-last-click-matters-affi...

Have you ever wanted to promote an affiliate offer but, unfortunately, the promotional materials were not up to par? That's exactly what happened to Mary Collette Rogers from cookhappylivehealthy.org . In today's episode, I share what I told Mary and what YOU should do in this situation. Links/Resources Mentioned in This Episode Show Notes (and Heads Up Email Template): http://www.mattmcwilliams.c...

I recently decided to share two of my most closely held secrets for webinar promotions as an affiliate. I've never publicly shared these and over the past few months, they have proven to be HUGE needle-movers for our business. Listen up...because I'm sharing them with YOU today!   Links/Resources Mentioned in This Episode Show Notes (and Heads Up Email Template): http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/195...

I got a question on Twitter the other day from Skip Foster. He wrote: "What are good websites for seeing upcoming launch calendars so we don't overlap with others?" That's what today's episode is all about. Links/Resources Mentioned in This Episode Show Notes (and Heads Up Email Template): http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/195 Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affsurve...

Would you like to know an easy way to double your sales conversions in affiliate promotions? I bet you do! And that's just what I am sharing in today's episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Show Notes (and Heads Up Email Template): http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/195 Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affsurvey Get Eben Pagan's book "Opportunity" for Free here: htt...

A received an interesting response to our affiliate marketing survey recently. This person wrote that it was hard "passing myself off as an expert with these affiliate marketing products when, quite truthfully, I am not an expert in anything. Isn't that living a lie?" I have good news though...you don't have to be the expert! In fact, you can have a huge impact and make a lot of money being a fell...

It is possible to double your optins in any affiliate campaign, regardless of your list size or experience. Today, I'll share four simple strategies that will dramatically increase your optins...and ultimately your sales! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download the email swipe file here: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/193 Get Eben Pagan's book "Opportunity" for Free here: http://www.mattmcwilliams...

Today's episode is super special because I had an awesome opportunity to interview one of my long-time virtual mentors, Eben Pagan. I have learned a ton from Eben over the years and I could not pass up this opportunity. In fact, the word "OPPORTUNITY" is the theme of this interview and Eben's new book. Listen up for part two of this awesome interview. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Eben Pagan...

Today's episode is super special because I had an awesome opportunity to interview one of my long-time virtual mentors, Eben Pagan. I have learned a ton from Eben over the years and I could not pass up this opportunity. In fact, the word "OPPORTUNITY" is the theme of this interview and Eben's new book. Listen up for part one of this awesome interview. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Eben Pagan...

A few weeks ago we made a huge mistake during an affiliate promotion. We accidentally spent $1,000 on Facebook Ads and saw exactly $0 in return. Today, I share the story of how this happened and what YOU can learn from our mistake. Links Mentioned in This Episode VIDEO: Why Your Affiliate Program Should Have a Lifetime Cookie   How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating a Single Product: ...

Not getting accepted into affiliate programs is one of the biggest sources of frustration for many affiliates. Today, I'll show you how to almost guarantee acceptance into any program.   Links Mentioned in This Episode VIDEO: Why Your Affiliate Program Should Have a Lifetime Cookie How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating a Single Product: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/watch Ask Me a Qu...

I got a great question from Liz Barnett recently. She asked: I have a quick affiliate management question. If you have to choose due to time/resource constraint, which would you consider a better use of time: Nurturing your current affiliates or recruiting new affiliates? I share my answer in this episode! Links Mentioned in This Episode VIDEO: Why Your Affiliate Program Should Have a Lifetime Coo...

I recently offered a guy something so simple, but it could 5-10X his business...and he said "no." All because of something that is holding him back. Are you making this same mistake? Find out in today's episode. Links Mentioned in This Episode VIDEO: Why Your Affiliate Program Should Have a Lifetime Cookie How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating a Single Product: http://www.mattmcwilli...

I am a big fan of affiliate programs that offer a lifetime cookie. Heck, I did an entire video on the subject. In my opinion, it's only fair to reward affiliates in this way. But, could it be a problem for new affiliates? That's what David asked recently and in today's episode, I answer his question! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE VIDEO: Why Your Affiliate Program Should Have a Lifetime Cookie Ho...

I got an email from Lisa Ingelse recently that really got me thinking: What am I so afraid of that is holding us back in my online business? What about YOU? Here's what her email said: "I'm new to blogging —— REALLY brand new. I'm having a difficult time feeling pulled in many directions with all the things I SHOULD be doing / growing + life and I freeze. But I am taking steps to gain focus and cl...

During a recent 7-figure affiliate launch, I REALLY screwed something up. I made a HUGE mistake and today I share exactly what happened and the big lessons I learned. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating a Single Product: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/watch Ask Me a Question here: http://www.asktheaffiliateguy.com/               All our recommended af...

How do you know if affiliate marketing is right for YOUR specific audience? There are two simple questions you can ask yourself, which I share in this podcast episode. Plus, I share an AWESOME resource to help you make the right choice every time. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Program Scorecard: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/scorecard How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating...