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

You've got questions. I've got answers. Today, I'm answering a backlog of affiliate marketing questions from affiliate recruiting to how to write an email to your affiliates. Plus, thoughts on social media, affiliate networks, and how to work with virtual assistants…and a whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ask Me Anything: asktheaffiliateguy.com Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwillia...

Promoting membership programs is a great way to get started in affiliate marketing...and a great way to boost your long-term earnings. Imagine every single month getting hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars deposited into your account automatically. That is the power of recurring affiliate revenue. In this episode, I'm going to share some of the benefits of promoting membershi...

Finding and recruiting affiliates is not complicated. But there are five things you can do (or not do) to really make it difficult…and even destroy your efforts. Today, I'll share what the most common killer mistakes are and how to avoid them. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Fi...

Want to see behind-the-scenes on one of our big affiliate promotions? That's what this episode is all about! I'm opening the vault to share everything we did to promote Jeff Walker's Product Launch Formula a few years ago. My team and I share how we used live videos, created killer bonuses, segmented our list, and so much more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ConvertKit Free Trial: mattmcwilliams....

Virtual summits make for great affiliate promotions. They are easy to promote, free for your audience to attend, provide a great service to your audience, and offer some awesome backend commissions. Today, I share exactly how to best promote a virtual summit even if you aren't a speaker. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Virtual Summit Swipe File: mattmcwilliams.com/virtualswipe Scalegest Affiliate...

The single best way to improve your affiliate program is…to improve your conversions! Better conversions means more sales. It means happier affiliates. It means getting more affiliates to sign up in the first place. And it means major growth. Today, we're going to fix your funnel! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Pimp Your Funnel: PimpYourFunnel.com Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/fir...

It's great to make an affiliate sale. We all start with ONE sale and grow from there. But what's even better is repeat sales and long-term buyers and commissions. Today, I'm joined by a very special guest to share how he leads his followers, creates trust, and lowers returns, which all lead to repeat buyers and long-term commissions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits...

One of the hardest parts about an affiliate promotion is shifting from promoting the free content (workshops, pdfs, reports, webinars, etc.) to promoting the paid content. It's a challenge to go from "here's a free thing you might like" to "now you have to pay money for this." I'm seeing a lot of affiliates really struggling with this so I want to share my best tips with my favorite people (my pod...

This is the day I've dreamed about for nearly 8 long years. Today is the day that my life's mission takes shape and my book, Turn Your Passions Into Profits, releases. Come join me today for a very special episode celebrating my book launch. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

The past few months have been an absolute whirlwind. It's been one of the craziest, fun, and exhausting times of my life, but in the end, it will all be worth it. Today, I'm sharing some of the lessons, highlights, and lowlights from my three-month book tour. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

There's a story behind the story with my book, Turn Your Passions Into Profits. Today, I'm revealing how it came to be, how I landed my dream publisher, everyone's favorite story plus my favorite, and the stories my publisher wouldn't allow me to tell. Come join me on a behind-the-scenes peek at the inside of the book…and the process that got us here. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Pass...

It's that time of year again…time to make a commitment to big changes, massive improvement, and big ideas for the year ahead. Today, I'll reveal my top 10 suggested resolutions for affiliate marketers and affiliate managers. Commit to these and I can promise you that next year will be 10 times better than this one was! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Activation Email Templates: https://m...

Affiliate marketing is changing, just like any industry. But what does the future hold? What can you expect in the coming year in the affiliate marketing world. Today, I share my thoughts on what affiliate marketing will look like in 2023 with my annual predictions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsi...

One of the most important things a business can do is create an Ideal Customer Avatar. Your avatar is a fictional person who represents your entire audience or a segment of your audience. This is the ONE person for whom you are going to create content. Today, I'll walk you step-by-step through the process of creating your avatar and using it to get clear on who you are serving in your business. LI...

Too many people start an online business without being clear on who they are serving. They aren't clear on who they help. They aren't clear on what they are passionate about and what their message is. Today, I'll show you exactly how to get crystal clear on your audience…and what that can do for your business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofit...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to build a rewarding online business? Today's episode is going to get you started on the right path…the proven path to taking your idea, your message, and your passion and turning it into profits. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launch...

Every affiliate promotion has at least one…Someone who finishes in the top 5-7 affiliates and everyone asks the same question: "How in the heck did THAT happen?" It's easy to think that you have to have a massive email list to get on the leaderboard of your next affiliate promotion. But, in this episode I share what we found by interviewing 15 affiliates who finished in the top 10 or higher in aff...

If you are going to succeed with affiliate marketing, you need to know the pitfalls that lie ahead. That's why, in this episode, I'm sharing the top reasons why people FAIL at affiliate marketing. Take these reasons as warnings, not as discouragement. See where you might be prone to making these mistakes and vow to not make them yourself. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Promo Plan Template: mattmc...

Time management is dead. In this episode I have a very special guest to talk all about how to reclaim your time and dramatically revolutionize your results with the power of time tipping. This episode is all about anti-time management and I can promise you it might be one of the most powerful episodes I've ever recorded. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Anti-Time Management Book: mattmcwilliams.com...

We're officially in full holiday season prep mode now. For many, the next six weeks could make or break their entire year. Quotas can be crushed, goals met, and the holiday parties seem a lot more fun. Or budgets will be busted, goals missed, and you're left wishing the ball would drop a little slower on New Year's Eve. So, how can you make this holiday season your best ever with affiliate marketi...

It's the most wonderful time of the year for many affiliate programs. Some companies have half their sales or more in less than a month. For affiliate managers, it's critical that you get absolutely clear on what's important and what's not during this busy season. Today, I share 10 things all affiliate managers must do during their holiday affiliate promotions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ulti...

Affiliate managers all over the world are gearing up for the holiday season. For some affiliate programs, 40%, 50%, or even 60% of their sales could come in just a few weeks. It's important that affiliate managers are prepared for what is about to come. Today, I share 7 things every affiliate manager needs to know about holiday affiliate promotions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download the Pro...

We're only six weeks away from two of the biggest days on the affiliate marketing calendar…Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today, I'm sharing never-before-shared strategies and tips to absolutely crush your Black Friday and Cyber Monday affiliate promotions and get the holiday season off to a great start! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How We Increased our Black Friday and Cyber Monday Affiliate S...

Imagine doing your first affiliate promotion and having a goal of five sales. Some might say that's ambitious. Others might say it's impossible. But today's guest far exceeded her goal and even her own expectations to finish in second place in one of the biggest affiliate promotions in the parenting niche. She might be a first time affiliate, but Tosha Schore is about to deliver a masterclass in h...

Webinars are one of the best ways to get more leads, more sales, and more great affiliates. They are also an easy way to promote something that benefits your audience. Today, I'll share how you can use affiliate webinars to grow your business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ConvertKit: mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit