Episodes
Oh boy…this is gonna be a fun one. What kind of affiliate manager would Donald Trump be? What can we learn from him about being a great affiliate manager?  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 TEXT ME: 260-217-4619  
Published 04/16/24
If you want your affiliates to promote more often, more aggressively, and make more sales, you need to show them how. And one of the easiest ways to do this is to provide them with a clear plan for success. Tell them what to promote, when to promote, and how to promote by giving them easy-to-follow promo plans. I show you exactly how to create these affiliate promo plans in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download the Promo Plan Template Nifty Images Influence Book TEXT ME:...
Published 04/09/24
In her first year promoting an affiliate offer, Sarah Williams made 9 sales. The next year, in the same promotion, she made 184…and won the $100,000 first prize. The crazy thing is…this was a last-minute promo…and she still won it! How’d she do it? Well, that’s what this episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sarah’s site: launchyourboxwithsarah.com Sarah’s Book, One Box at a Time: launchyourboxwithsarah.com/one-box-at-a-time Recommended Affiliate Programs:...
Published 04/02/24
Is it better to hire an in-house affiliate manager or an outsourced one? My answer might surprise you. I know I’m biased, but I share the pros and cons of both in this podcast episode. So…which one is best? Well, the answer depends…and I show you what’s best for YOUR situation in this week’s podcast episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Free Masterclass - How I Built a $12.6 Million A Year Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials Affiliate Warm Up Plan...
Published 03/26/24
Which is better? Hiring an in-house affiliate manager or outsourcing it? One person or an agency? Today, I share the pros and cons of both ways and show you which kind of affiliate manager is best for YOUR business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com Find Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 TEXT ME: 260-217-4619 
Published 03/19/24
Ever wonder what makes a great affiliate manager? It’s a BIG question…probably one of the most common questions I’m asked. What do I look for in an affiliate manager? In other words…WHO should I hire and WHERE do I find a good one? And how do I make sure they’re a great fit? Discover all the answers in this podcast episode. Any hire is a HUGE decision, but this is one you can’t afford to screw up. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach Interested in Working with Us? ...
Published 03/12/24
Someone asked me recently what are some of the WORST mistakes I’ve made running affiliate programs over the past 19+ years. Narrowing that down was quite the challenge because I have made some REALLY STUPID mistakes, including one that got me SUED by the FTC (more on that in the episode). This episode shows you how to NOT make the same mistakes I did. Listen now and learn from me! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Find Affiliates Now Program PDF Report (Top Affiliate Program Mistakes and...
Published 03/05/24
When I started my first affiliate program, I learned a lot through trial and error…and some huge mistakes, I built a $1 million/month affiliate program in the next two years. Some of those mistakes almost destroyed our business. The GOOD news for you is that I’m sharing those mistakes in this episode, so YOU don’t have to make them! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Top 20 Affiliate Program Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) Find Affiliates Now Program My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email How to...
Published 02/27/24
Affiliate managers send some bad emails to their affiliates. These emails end up having the opposite effect of what was intended. And then, there is this email I’m sharing today…the WORST email I’ve ever seen from an affiliate program.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Activate Inactive Affiliates in Launches: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-activate-inactive-affiliates How to Activate Inactive Affiliates (Evergreen Programs):...
Published 02/20/24
Imagine spending just a few hours each month and getting an extra 10% from your affiliates. Sounds like a fantasy, right? Nope. Today, I'll show you how you can do it.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Free Masterclass – How I Built a $12.6 Million A Year Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials TEXT ME: 260-217-4619
Published 02/13/24
Brenda Ster has a list of only 1200 people…and made more than $90,000 in ONE affiliate promotion. If you want to know how to take a small list and turn it into massive profits, listen up. Brenda is sharing all of the strategies that led to her success.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Brenda on Facebook: http://facebook.com/suitebrenda Learn how to Train Your Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/sampletraining Your First 100 Affiliates - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100 ...
Published 02/06/24
What does it take to run a great affiliate program? Surprisingly, it only takes getting six things right. But you have to master these six things. Today, I reveal the final three pillars of the six pillars of great affiliate programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Your Affiliate Launch Coach - https://www.youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com/ Affiliate Communication Calendar - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affplan Affiliate...
Published 01/30/24
A client of mine once told me that what I’m sharing today was worth more than $2 million to his affiliate program in one launch. Some have called it our “secret sauce” to run a great affiliate program. It’s the third pillar of every great affiliate program and yet most programs aren’t doing it at all. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Commitment Plan Your First 100 Affiliates Your Affiliate Launch Coach TEXT ME: 260-217-4619
Published 01/23/24
Most affiliate programs mess this up big time. As an affiliate, it’s not only annoying but it leads me to quitting at least a few programs each year. And getting it right is foundational to building a great affiliate program. Today, I’m sharing the second pillar of great affiliate programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Communication Calendar Affiliate Commitment Plan Your First 100 Affiliates Your Affiliate Launch Coach TEXT ME: 260-217-4619
Published 01/16/24
Every great affiliate program follows the same basics. They are built on the same pillars that lead to success promo after promo, year after year. They work in every niche. They work for small programs and large ones. And I promise you they will work 10 years from now and beyond. So listen up, because today, we’re going to cover the first pillar of all great affiliate programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates Your Affiliate Launch Coach George W. Bush Announces...
Published 01/09/24
If you’re going to make this year your best ever for your affiliate program and your affiliate marketing, you have to resolve to doing things right. Today, I’ll share 10 New Year’s resolutions to truly make this year a year to remember. Listen up because if you follow what I share today, you will take your business and your life to a whole new level! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com  Meet Edgar Social Media Scheduler:...
Published 01/02/24
What does the future hold for affiliate marketing? Specifically, what will happen in 2024? It’s time for me to reveal my annual affiliate marketing predictions. So buckle up and listen up, because you’re about to get a glimpse into the future! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Make Money from Affiliate Product Reviews How to Write a Product Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewpost Review Post Guide for Affiliate Managers: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatereview ...
Published 12/26/23
Product reviews are a great way to make money online without having a single subscriber or any existing traffic. In the past year alone, I’ve made more than $300,000 from product reviews. They are also a great way to grow an affiliate program and make sure you that your brand is well represented in search results. So how do you do write a product review as an affiliate and how do get affiliates to write them? Listen up, because I’m spilling all my secrets in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN...
Published 12/19/23
Working with internationally-based affiliates can open up a whole new world of opportunity for your affiliate program. But there are some challenges and considerations to keep in mind. In this episode, I’ll share exactly how to work with affiliates from all over the world…and grow your program in new ways! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 2023 FTC Endorsement Guide Updates: What Affiliates and Affiliate Programs Need to Know:...
Published 12/12/23
In the increasingly competitive world of affiliate programs, how do you stand out? How do you create an affiliate program that is so attractive to potential affiliates that they just HAVE to join? That’s what today’s episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Determine the Right Affiliate Commission Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE PODCAST EPISODE - How to Run Affiliate Contests Without Breaking the Bank: mattmcwilliams.com/tag272 PODCAST EPISODE -...
Published 12/05/23
What good is it to have affiliates if they aren’t excited to promote you? The reality is that affiliates have tons of options these days and if you don’t create compelling offers for them to promote, they won’t. So, today, I’m revealing exactly how to make your promotions stand out and get your affiliates fired up to promote. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Determine the Right Affiliate Commission Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE How to Find Affiliates:...
Published 11/28/23
The holidays can be a great time to find new affiliates and attract them to your program. Affiliates are often looking for new opportunities and the increased prospect of more sales and more commissions is an irresistible combination. Today, I’ll share exactly how to use the holiday season to recruit new affiliates to your affiliate program. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Teach Your Affiliates How to Write a Product Review: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatereview Your First 100 Affiliates:...
Published 11/21/23
The right graphics can increase your affiliate program’s sales 14-18% this holiday season! The question, of course, is how do you create graphics that convert? Well, you’re in luck because that’s what today’s episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions Affiliate Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan  VIDEO - How to Give Your Affiliates Banners &...
Published 11/14/23
Are you ready to make this holiday season the BEST ever for your affiliate program? Then you’re in the right place because this episode will show you exactly what you need to do over the next six weeks to make that happen! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions Review Post Guide: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewpost Affiliate Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan  How to...
Published 11/06/23