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://mattmcwilliams.com/activate Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

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: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

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. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

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: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

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/launchteam

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 affiliate promotions…with lists a fraction of the size of their competition. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

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: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam Connect with Me: mattmcwilliams.com/work-with-me/ My Affiliate Marketing Toolbox: mattmcwilliams.com/toolbox  

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/antitime The Power of Starting Something Stupid Book: mattmcwilliams.com/stupid Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

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 marketing? Listen up, because today I’m sharing my best affiliate marketing advice for the holiday season. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/holidayguide ConvertKit: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit ClickFunnels: http://mattmcwilliams.com/clickfunnels iDev Affiliate: mattmcwilliams.com/idev How to Stand Out and Capture Attention in a Crowded Marketplace: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-stand-out-and-capture-attention-in-a-crowded-marketplace/ Warm-Up Guide: http://mattmcwilliams.com/warmlist Affiliate Bonus Packages: https://mattmcwilliams.com/affbonuses How to Write Review Posts that Rank and Convert: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/reviewposts FREE DOWNLOAD – Bridge Page Template: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/bridgepage

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 Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions

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 Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Get my BEST Affiliate Activation Emails: mattmcwilliams.com/activate Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions

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 Sales by 15X: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatepromodebrief How to Write a Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewposts How to Create Affiliate Bonuses: mattmcwilliams.com/affbonuses Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions

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 how to do affiliate marketing right. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ConvertKit Free Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit Tosha’s Website: toshaschore.com Tosha’s Facebook: facebook.com/toshaschoreyourpartnerinparentingboys

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

What are the top affiliates doing in 2022 to stand out, boost their commissions, and grow their businesses? Today, I invite one of the top affiliate managers in the world to share what he’s seeing in the affiliate marketing world right now and what he shares is absolutely EPIC! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com

There is a monumental shift happening in affiliate marketing, with huge implications for you! If you miss it, you’re going to get left behind! I’ve been predicting this shift would happen for years...in fact, I was the one who started it six years ago. It’s changing the entire landscape of affiliate marketing...and I’m excited to share all about it in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions Into Profits: passionsintoprofitsbook.com 7 Reasons Why You Should Work with Small Affiliates: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-program-work-small-affiliates-7-reasons/ Michele Caruana – How a First Time Affiliate Earned Top 25 In A Huge Launch And Made Over $18,000: mattmcwilliams.com/michelecaruana How Gwyn Morasko Made Over $10,000 from Affiliate Marketing With a List of Less Than 200 People: mattmcwilliams.com/gwynmorasko How do Small Affiliates Massively Outperform Their List Size and Following?: mattmcwilliams.com/outperformvideo War of Art Book: https://amzn.to/3QYLAyv

Some of the best affiliates I know are teenagers or “young whippersnappers” who just entered their twenties. What makes them so successful at affiliate marketing and what lessons can you learn from them? That’s what this episode is all about! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions Into Profits: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Quickstart Guide to Affiliate Marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/quickstart

I’ve talked a lot over the first 504 episodes of this podcast about building an army of affiliates. But how do you identify, recruit, and even manage thousands of affiliates when you only have so much time in the day? Today, I’ll show you EXACTLY how to use virtual assistants to find affiliates so you can build your own army of affiliates. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Find Affiliates Now course: findaffiliatesnow.com Free Training - “How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials... And How You Can Ethically Steal My Exact Playbook to Do The Same Thing!”: mattmcwilliams.com/playbook Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Podcast Interview with Thembi Bheka - The Right Time to Hire a VA: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-work-less-and-make-more-with-thembi-bheka/ Podcast - How to Build Your Team: Working with Virtual Assistants, Contractors, and Full Time Employees to Scale Your Business: mattmcwilliams.com/tag484

I’m going to cut right to the chase here. Standing out in your affiliate promotions is harder than ever. But if you do…it pays off BIG time! Today, I’m sharing 13 creative ways to stand out and boost your affiliate commissions by 300% or more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Podcast Episode - Do For One What You Wish You Could do for Many: mattmcwilliams.com/one-wish-many-podcast John Meese Case Study: mattmcwilliams.com/succeed-affiliate-marketing-small-email-list How to Write a Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewposts Book - The Small Big: http://amzn.to/2gXcDNq VIDEO - How to Host a Challenge Using Affiliate Marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-host-a-challenge-using-affiliate-marketing

Today, we’re taking a trip to the dark side of affiliate marketing. Fraud, rule-breaking, and nefarious activity. It’s a rare but costly aspect of running an affiliate program and today I’ll show you how to spot the fraud, how to prove it, and what to do about it. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 The 3 Secrets of Success Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/the-3-secrets-of-successful-affiliate-programs/ This Affiliate Program Just Made a Fatal Mistake: Here’s What They Should Have Done Instead: mattmcwilliams.com/this-affiliate-program-just-made-a-fatal-mistake-heres-what-they-should-have-done-instead/

When you promote something that you have personal experience with, you have a massive, unbeatable advantage. Your unique story. It’s something that only YOU have. Today, I’m sharing the importance of getting personal in your affiliate promotions (and what to do if you don’t have personal experience with a product). LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FREE DOWNLOAD: Affiliate Promo Scorecard: mattmcwilliams.com/scorecard POST: How to Use Swipe Copy as an Affiliate: mattmcwilliams.com/use-swipe-copy-affiliate/ POST: How to Write Swipe Copy for Your Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/write-swipe-copy-affiliates/

We just finished a massive multi-million dollar affiliate launch…and there are a ton of takeaways and lessons to share with you. Today, we take you behind the scenes on what went right, what we’d improve, and how you can apply these lessons to your affiliate program. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Manager Training: mattmcwilliams.com/sampleaffiliatetraining Interested in Hiring Us to Run Your Affiliate Launch? Text me at 260-217-4619.

Wow! Can you believe it? 500 episodes! Today, we’re turning the tables and I’m getting interviewed for my own podcast. In celebration of my 500th episode, I’m answering all kinds of questions about the past, the present, and the future of affiliate marketing and this podcast. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Today I’m going to share with you how I got my dream client…and share an amazing affiliate opportunity. Listen up if you are looking for something awesome to promote or if you want to know how to land the clients of your dreams. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join Tony Robbins’ and Dean Graziosi’s affiliate program: https://events.mastermind.com/projectnextpartner

If you’ve ever wanted to become an affiliate manager, this episode is for you. I’ll share what it takes, how to develop the skills you need, and even share a possible job opportunity that you might be interested in. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Apply for Our Affiliate Manager Training: mattmcwilliams.com/agencyapp

I’m so excited about today’s episode because I finally get to introduce you to someone who has made a huge impact on my business. If you want to learn how to connect with potential affiliate partners, clients, and VIPs in your industry, today’s episode is for you! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Dream 100 Software: mattmcwilliams.com/dream100

Pinterest is averaging nearly one BILLION visits per month. They have more than 400 MILLION active monthly users. It’s users are active and highly engaged buyers. It’s a huge opportunity for affiliate marketers…and also one of the most underused social media platforms for affiliate marketing. Today, I’ll share why Pinterest is such a great tool for affiliate marketing and how to leverage it to boost your commissions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A Primer on Pinterest Affiliate Marketing in 2022 - https://influencermarketinghub.com/pinterest-affiliate-marketing/

You’re months away from a big affiliate launch or promotion. How do you get your affiliates fired up and ready to promote weeks or even months in advance? Today, I reveal the exact strategies we use to get our affiliates fired up…and keep them fired up before a launch. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Warm-Up Timeline: mattmcwilliams.com/warmupplan How to Choose the Right Affiliate Prizes: mattmcwilliams.com/prizes Giftology - mattmcwilliams.com/giftology

As of this recording, TikTok is the fastest growing social media network for Gen Z and Millenials. Personally, I’ve completely ignored it but with more than one billion active monthly users, it has huge potential as a platform for affiliate marketing. Today, I’ll share how you can use leverage TikTok to boost your commissions and tap into the most popular global app of the past three years. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Top 10 Mistakes Affiliates Make on Social Media: mattmcwilliams.com/top-10-mistakes-affiliates-make-on-social-media/

One of the single most important keys to a successful affiliate program is great swipe copy. If you do it right, it’s a powerful tool that will help your affiliates succeed. Yet, I see so many affiliate programs get it wrong. Today, I’ll share exactly how to provide great swipe copy for your affiliates. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Use Swipe Copy as an Affiliate: mattmcwilliams.com/swipetips Ultimate Affiliate Swipe File: affiliateswipefiles.com

Odds are if you are listening to this right now, you are or you aspire to be an entrepreneur. You own your own business…or you want to. And I want that for you. But there is a dark side to the world of an entrepreneur that must be addressed. There are setbacks, pain, early mornings and late nights, exhaustion, and failure…a LOT of failure. But at the end of all this darkness is hope. Today is about that hope. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 7 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Live Longer: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/7-reasons-why-entrepreneurs-live-longer/ BOOK - Life is Not a Game of Perfect: mattmcwilliams.com/lifenotperfect Article - Why Men Work So Many Hours: https://hbr.org/2013/05/why-men-work-so-many-hours Article - Takes special player to bounce back from major flub: https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2013/06/10/us-open-2013-merion-comeback-wins/

Did you know that entrepreneurs live an average of SIX years longer than the rest of the population? A longer lifespan isn’t the only reason why I’m such an advocate for entrepreneurship though. Entrepreneurs are also healthier, happier, and live more fulfilling lives…but WHY? Today, I’ll share why entrepreneurs live longer and what that means for you. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  

We just finished running a multi-million dollar affiliate launch. The first one, in fact, that wasn’t run entirely by me, but rather by our agency. There are a TON of lessons to share that YOU can apply to your affiliate program. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com

One of the best ways to get affiliates to promote more is to give them a clear plan for how to do so. In other words, TELL them when, how, and what to promote…as well as who to promote to. We do these with two types of affiliate mailing plans that I share in this episode. These are guaranteed to get your affiliates to promote more often, send more emails, and go ALL-IN promoting you. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download the Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Nifty Images: niftyimages.com Influence Book: mattmcwilliams.com/influence Text Me: (260) 217-4619

Hiring an Affiliate Manager is a big step for a company. It could be the catalyst to massive growth…IF you do it the right way. There are a lot of mistakes to avoid, things to look out for, and best practices from beginning to end. Today, I’m going to walk you through the entire process. WHEN is the right time to hire someone? WHO should you be looking for? WHERE can you find the right person? HOW to make sure they are a good fit. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Podcasting is one of THE best ways to make money online. It’s also one of the best ways to build a brand and get recognized for your expertise. But did you know…it’s one of the easiest ways to develop meaningful relationships with potentially huge affiliates? Today’s guest is my personal podcasting guru and will show you how you can turn your podcast into a money-making, brand-building, affiliate-producing machine. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Podhacker: mattmcwilliams.com/podhacker

This might sound weird, but there’s likely something holding you back in your business that you haven’t thought about. Or maybe you think about it every day. Maybe it consumes your thoughts and energy and you know it’s holding you back…but you’ve never done anything to address it. Well, today is that day. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Simple 5-Step Strategy I Used To Lose over 50 pounds (with Alan) - transformmyfuture.com/matt

There are very few mistakes you can make in running an affiliate program that are absolutely devastating. Today, I’ll share one that I recently witnessed and how they could have avoided it. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Determine the Right Commission Structure for Your Affiliate Program: https://youtu.be/wHYgeRCh7tE

We just hired our 15th team member. My role in our company is changing dramatically. But it hasn’t always been that way. It started with one part-time virtual assistant many years ago. Today, I’ll share the strategies we’ve used to build our team and show you how you can build yours, starting from your very first hire on up to building a full team. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Careers Page - mattmcwilliams.com/careers Rocket Fuel - https://amzn.to/37l8gqU

Working with an affiliate network can be a great way to quickly grow your affiliate program. But it’s not an all-in-one solution. You still need to put in the work yourself to grow. Today, I’m answering some of the most common questions I get about affiliate networks. I’ll show you how to work best with them, how to handle the tech side of things, how to take advantage of what they have to offer, and what mistakes to avoid when working with an affiliate network. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ShareASale Affiliate Network: mattmcwilliams.com/shareasale Find Affiliates Now: FindAffiliatesNow.com Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 How to Get Affiliates to Go ALL-IN: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/get-affiliates-go-commit-podcast/ EVE Formula: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/eve-formula-getting-affiliates-podcast/

There are so many opportunities to create new products, new services, and new offers. But there’s one big question you must ask yourself. Today, I share what that question is and how it drives nearly every decision we make in our company. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE No Product No Problem Find Affiliates Now Your Affiliate Launch Coach List Launch Challenge The Affiliate Code Affiliate Insider Monthly Ultimate Affiliate Swipe File The Membership Experience

What I’m about to share with you might shock you. It’s the worst part of my entire business and something that has held me back for nearly three years. I’m almost ashamed to admit it but the worst part of our company is… LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: YourAffiliateLaunchCoach.com

How do you determine good affiliates from bad affiliates? How do you know if you should accept or decline someone who applies for your affiliate program? Or…is there some sort of middle ground? Listen up to find out exactly how we process affiliate applications. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE YALC - http://youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com/  

Are you tired of just "thinking about" writing a book, even making it a New Year's Resolution or a goal for this year…but never actually making it happen? Are you looking for a map that will take you from blank page to published author as fast as possible... without the frustration, heartache, and the dreaded staring at a blank page? Today’s guest is going to show you the step-by-step process to write, publish, and SELL your book. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get a 100% FREE copy of Chandler Bolt’s book “Published” here: publishedbook.com/matt Affiliate Marketing for Authors Training: mattmcwilliams.com/authors

If you’re writing a book, I hate to break it to you, but they don’t make much money. One way to increase the worth of a book is to include affiliate offers in the book. This episode will show you exactly how to do that. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Marketing for Authors Training: mattmcwilliams.com/authors Resources Page Guide: mattmcwilliams.com/resourcespage My Recommended Books Page: mattmcwilliams.com/books

Done correctly, adding affiliates to a book launch can double, triple, or even 5X your book sales. If you know how to do it properly. How do you run a book launch with affiliates? That’s what this episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Marketing for Authors Training: mattmcwilliams.com/authors Behind the Scenes of the Real Artists Don’t Starve Book Launch: mattmcwilliams.com/radsrecap Your First 100 Affiliates Report: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Affiliate Recruiting Swipe Files: mattmcwilliams.com/recruitingswipe

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book…and actually selling it, you need affiliates. The reality is that books, like most products, don’t sell themselves. Most bestsellers have an army of people promoting the book. Today, I’ll show you how to get affiliates for a book launch (or any launch really). LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Marketing for Authors Training: mattmcwilliams.com/authors Behind the Scenes of the Real Artists Don’t Starve Book Launch: mattmcwilliams.com/radsrecap Your First 100 Affiliates Report: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Affiliate Recruiting Swipe Files: mattmcwilliams.com/recruitingswipe How to Recruit New Affiliates You Don’t Even Know: mattmcwilliams.com/recruit-new-affiliates-dont-even-know/  

This will probably be Homer Simpson’s favorite podcast episode ever because today we’re talking about the Affiliate Donut. What is the Affiliate Donut? You’ll just have to listen to find out! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 3 Lessons from a Hater Affiliate Marketing is a Butt Sniffing Monkey: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-marketing-butt-sniffing-monkey-podcast/ Ask Me a Question here: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ask-affiliate-guy/