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Matt McWilliams, Award-Winning Affiliate Manager
The Affiliate Guy Podcast is your source for affiliate marketing news, tips, and strategies to take your online business to the next level. Learn how to boost your commissions, manage affiliate programs, and so much more. More information at theaffiliateguy.tv and mattmcwilliams.com.
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How to Warm Up Your Affiliates Before a Big Promotion

How to Warm Up Your Affiliates Before a Big Promotion

You’re four months away from a big product launch or promotion. What do you do to get your affiliates fired up and keep them warm leading up to the promotion? In today's episode, I share the exact strategy we use for our clients. 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: mattmcwilliams.com/7figures Affiliate Warm Up Plan and Promo Plan: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affwarmupdf
16:3030/03/2021
Inside Look at a 7-Figure Affiliate Launch Part Two

Inside Look at a 7-Figure Affiliate Launch Part Two

I’m back for part two of my inside look at a 7-figure affiliate launch with Ryan Farrell. If you want to know the secrets of the biggest affiliate promotions out there, you’re getting them today! 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: mattmcwilliams.com/7figures Our Recommended Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup Learn all about Josh Turner's Connect365 program here: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/full-review-the-lead-generator-connect-365-bonuses/
42:5426/03/2021
Inside Look at a 7-Figure Affiliate Launch Part One

Inside Look at a 7-Figure Affiliate Launch Part One

If you've ever wondered what goes into a MASSIVE affiliate launch, this episode is for you. Josh Turner's affiliate manager, Ryan Farrell, shared their winning playbook for a seven-figure affiliate launch and you get to peek inside. 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: mattmcwilliams.com/7figures Our Recommended Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup Learn all about Josh Turner's Connect365 program here: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/full-review-the-lead-generator-connect-365-bonuses/
43:0023/03/2021
The Success Path (feat. John Lee Dumas)

The Success Path (feat. John Lee Dumas)

Success leaves clues...and today's guest has spent the last eight years studying and interacting with those people who've reached the summit of business success. And he's created a roapmap that will guide you to financial freedom and fulfillment. Listen up as John Lee Dumas shares the common path to uncommon success. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE John Lee Dumas' book The Common Path to Uncommon Success: mattmcwilliams.com/jldbook
23:2122/03/2021
How to Grow Your List AND Your Affiliate Sales at the Same Time

How to Grow Your List AND Your Affiliate Sales at the Same Time

I'm about to share one of my favorite affiliate marketing tricks...how to grow your list AND affiliate commissions at the SAME time! Most affiliates think they have to choose...grow their list or make more affiliate commissions. What if it didn't have to be that way? I reveal a rarely-used secret weapon to do this in today's episode. Let's go! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FREE DOWNLOAD - Bridge Page Template: http://mattmcwilliams.com/bridgepage Our Recommended Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup
15:3016/03/2021
My Top 10 Lessons from 15 Years of Masterminds

My Top 10 Lessons from 15 Years of Masterminds

I’ve learned a lot of lessons in my 15+ years of participating in mastermind groups. Today I’m sharing my top 10 lessons that have given me clarity in my business, helped me solve some big problems, and made me millions! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE START Mastermind: mattmcwilliams.com/start
32:3509/03/2021
Why Masterminds are the Best Investments I’ve Ever Made

Why Masterminds are the Best Investments I’ve Ever Made

Question for you: Are you in a good mastermind? If not, you should be! Masterminds have helped me gain a lot of clarity, confidence, and cash. And they can benefit you, too. This episode will show you the life-changing power of a good mastermind. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE START Mastermind: mattmcwilliams.com/start
01:01:3905/03/2021
Facebook Shut Down His Ad Account, so Alan Did THIS Instead (and TRIPLED his Sales) with Alan Thomas

Facebook Shut Down His Ad Account, so Alan Did THIS Instead (and TRIPLED his Sales) with Alan Thomas

"Your Account is Disable." That's what my friend Alan Thomas saw when he logged into his Facebook Ads account. Now when Mr. Zuckerberg shut his account down, he was up the proverbial creek without a paddle. That's when I told him that he needs to get some affiliates and I showed him how. That was less than three months ago. $39,000+ later and he is just getting started. Today I'll share how Alan learned to build a successful coaching business with affiliates. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Alan's weight loss webinar: transformmyfuture.com/matt Want to be an affiliate for Alan? Email me at [email protected]
55:5502/03/2021
Why You'll Never Get What You Want

Why You'll Never Get What You Want

Why aren't you getting the results that you want? This episode today has nothing to do with affiliate marketing or online business, but it has everything to do with both. I almost didn't release it because it doesn't share a specific strategy to improve your email copy or increase your revenue or find affiliate partners. But someone needs to hear this message and maybe that someone is YOU. I'm going to share why you aren't getting the results you want and what I believe is the secret to getting them!
18:4823/02/2021
How to Start, Run, and Monetize a Podcast with Dave Jackson

How to Start, Run, and Monetize a Podcast with Dave Jackson

If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, today’s guest is one of my go-to experts on the subject. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your audience, today’s guest is also one of my go-to experts. And if you’ve ever wanted to know how to monetize a podcast, well you guessed it...today’s guest is one of the leading experts on that as well. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The School of Podcasting: schoolofpodcasting.com
01:06:0119/02/2021
More Affiliate Marketing Q&A with Matt

More Affiliate Marketing Q&A with Matt

How do you get high profile A-list affiliates to work with you? How can I encourage affiliates to actually promote? How do I beat procrastination and get things done? Those are just some of the questions I’m answering in today’s episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Commitment Plans: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan How to Make Your Affiliate Program Fun: mattmcwilliams.com/how-make-affiliate-program-fun/ How to Decide the Right Affiliate Commission Structure: youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE&t=3s Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com  FREE REPORT to Help you Find Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com  
33:5116/02/2021
Your Affiliate Marketing Questions Answered

Your Affiliate Marketing Questions Answered

How do I get started in affiliate marketing BEFORE I have a large audience? How do I scale my affiliate offerings? How do I sell to a reluctant audience? I’m answering all of those questions and more in this affiliate marketing Q&A episode! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ask Your Affiliate Marketing Question: asktheaffiliateguy.com How to Work with Non-Profits as Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/can-a-non-profit-use-affiliate-marketingpodcast/ How to Sell to Reluctant Audiences: mattmcwilliams.com/how-sell-affiliate-offers-reluctant-audience/ No Product No Problem: noproductnoproblem.com
34:2012/02/2021
How to Get a Book Deal with Chad Allen

How to Get a Book Deal with Chad Allen

Is it possible for an average person with a small following to get a book deal? Today’s guest says yes and he used to be the acquisitions editor for a major publisher, so he kind of knows what he’s talking about. If you’ve ever wanted to publish a book, this episode is for you! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How To Get Your Book Published And Sell Your First 1,000 Copies - mattmcwilliams.com/chadwebinar Follow me on Facebook for Book Updates: https://www.facebook.com/matt.mcwilliams.3388
54:4509/02/2021
Clubhouse: How to Market Your Product, Find Affiliates, and More on the Hottest Social Media App of 2021 (Part Three)

Clubhouse: How to Market Your Product, Find Affiliates, and More on the Hottest Social Media App of 2021 (Part Three)

I’m back for the final segment of my 3-part series on Clubhouse with Molly Mahoney, Kim Walsh-Phillips, Matt Wolfe, Robby Miles, and Todd Herman and today’s segment is awesome. We’ll share some of our favorite things we’ve actually learned on Clubhouse, how to get clients from Clubhouse and maybe just maybe a few laughs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Follow me on Clubhouse: @MattMcWilliams What the Heck is Clubhouse and What Does it Mean for Affiliate Marketing?
33:4407/02/2021
Part 2: Clubhouse - How to Market Your Product, Find Affiliates, and More on the Hottest Social Media App of 2021

Part 2: Clubhouse - How to Market Your Product, Find Affiliates, and More on the Hottest Social Media App of 2021

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 What Does it Mean for Affiliate Marketing?
35:5105/02/2021
Clubhouse: How to Market Your Product, Find Affiliates, and More on the Hottest Social Media App of 2021 (Part One)

Clubhouse: How to Market Your Product, Find Affiliates, and More on the Hottest Social Media App of 2021 (Part One)

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 app of 2021. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Follow me on Clubhouse: @MattMcWilliams LIVE LESSON: What the Heck is Clubhouse and What Does it Mean for Affiliate Marketing? - mattmcwilliams.com/taglive
45:1602/02/2021
Embrace Your Inner Competitor with Jake Thompson Part Two

Embrace Your Inner Competitor with Jake Thompson Part Two

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/compete Check out my free training on starting affiliate marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/masterclass Affiliate Opportunity - TRIBE with Stu McLaren: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-opportunity-stu-mclarens-2021-tribe-launch/
40:3131/01/2021
Embrace Your Inner Competitor with Jake Thompson Part One

Embrace Your Inner Competitor with Jake Thompson Part One

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/compete Check out my free training on starting affiliate marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/masterclass Affiliate Opportunity - TRIBE with Stu McLaren: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-opportunity-stu-mclarens-2021-tribe-launch/
43:2529/01/2021
What if You HATE Parts of Your Business?

What if You HATE Parts of Your Business?

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.com
14:4926/01/2021
The Hidden Psychology of Social Networks with Joe Federer

The Hidden Psychology of Social Networks with Joe Federer

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 to create viral content, how to fit natively into different social media networks, and the art and science of memeology. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Joe’s book, The Hidden Psychology of Social Networks: mattmcwilliams.com/hidden Check out my free training on starting affiliate marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/masterclass Affiliate Opportunity: Redefining the Top 1% by Trevor Blattner: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-opportunity-redefining-the-top-1-by-dr-trevor-blattner/
59:1522/01/2021
How to Avoid Devastating Tech Setbacks in Your Online Business

How to Avoid Devastating Tech Setbacks in Your Online Business

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 Merge: mattmcwilliams.com/yamm Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com The Affiliate Code: mattmcwilliams.com/code START Mastermind: mattmcwilliams.com/start
25:5419/01/2021
How to Fascinate Your Audience and Create Amazing Content with Kim Walsh-Phillips

How to Fascinate Your Audience and Create Amazing Content with Kim Walsh-Phillips

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 Followers Challenge: mattmcwilliams.com/morefollowers Get Kim’s Book: mattmcwilliams.com/nobsbook
52:5415/01/2021
The Surprising Truth About Leading Your Tribe

The Surprising Truth About Leading Your Tribe

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 the surprising truth about leading your tribe. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Passion to Profit Path Training: passiontoprofitpath.com START Mastermind: mattmcwilliams.com/start DECLARATIONS: "The world needs my voice and my message!" "I only have to stay ONE step ahead of my tribe."
26:2412/01/2021
The 3 Types of Entrepreneurs

The 3 Types of Entrepreneurs

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 EXERCISES: 1. Identify which entrepreneur type you are. Are you doing great financially but hating the work? Or are you loving your work but struggling financially? 2. Take a few minutes to write out what a “Double Win” would look like for you. How many people are you impacting? What kind of income are you making? How big is your team? What exactly is your message and your platform? DECLARATION: I can and I will do what I love and make a ton of money doing it!
27:0208/01/2021
Online Marketing Lessons from My Father

Online Marketing Lessons from My Father

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 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Passion to Profit Path Training: passiontoprofitpath.com List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com
47:5405/01/2021
My BOLD Predictions for Affiliate Marketing in 2021

My BOLD Predictions for Affiliate Marketing in 2021

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
38:5129/12/2020
How Successful Businesses are Built on Failure

How Successful Businesses are Built on Failure

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 way to success. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Things to Test Cheat Sheet: mattmcwilliams.com/test How to Use Live Chat to Close Affiliate Sales: mattmcwilliams.com/166 4 Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Niche: mattmcwilliams.com/tag394 How to Activate Inactive Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-activate-inactive-affiliates Affiliate Contest Prize Database: mattmcwilliams.com/contest Affiliate Recruiting Email Template: mattmcwilliams.com/recruitingswipe How to Work with Competitors as Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/tag016
28:0322/12/2020
How Adam Houge Turned a Free Virtual Event Into a Huge 3-Day Moneymaker

How Adam Houge Turned a Free Virtual Event Into a Huge 3-Day Moneymaker

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
29:5218/12/2020
4 Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Niche

4 Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Niche

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 
28:3415/12/2020
Surprising Lessons from a First Affiliate Launch

Surprising Lessons from a First Affiliate Launch

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: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com  The Affiliate Code: mattmcwilliams.com/code iDev Affiliate Tracking: mattmcwilliams.com/idev Scott Barlow's site: happentoyourcareer.com/
36:2111/12/2020
My First Affiliate Launch: Powerful Lessons from Scott Barlow

My First Affiliate Launch: Powerful Lessons from Scott Barlow

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 THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com  The Affiliate Code: mattmcwilliams.com/code Scott Barlow's site: happentoyourcareer.com/
42:1108/12/2020
How to Boost Your Confidence and Take Your Business to the Next Level with Mary Mitchell

How to Boost Your Confidence and Take Your Business to the Next Level with Mary Mitchell

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! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Mary's Confidence Boost Cheat Sheet: marydenise.com/confidence-boost Apply for our START Mastermind: mattmcwilliams.com/start Enter to win a $500 Coaching Call with Mary
01:17:1504/12/2020
How is FEAR Holding You Back?

How is FEAR Holding You Back?

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 building the business you dream of. Today, that STOPS! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Overcoming Fear Worksheet: mattmcwilliams.com/overcomefear
20:2501/12/2020
Building a Business on a Podcast with Jamie Atkinson

Building a Business on a Podcast with Jamie Atkinson

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: listennotes.com/podcasts/changemakers-with/how-the-affiliate-guy-gets-M6wOu5HCSBJ/ Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals: mattmcwilliams.com/deals Apply for our START Mastermind: mattmcwilliams.com/start
01:00:4027/11/2020
What to Do When an Affiliate Promo Isn’t Working

What to Do When an Affiliate Promo Isn’t Working

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    
22:5925/11/2020
Unleashing Your Creative Power with Marcus Whitney

Unleashing Your Creative Power with Marcus Whitney

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 shares his amazing story and how to unleash your creative power to solve problems in the world, which is exactly what being an entrepreneur is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Marcus' book, Create and Orchestrate: mattmcwilliams.com/marcusbook Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Page: mattmcwilliams.com/deals
01:02:2320/11/2020
How to Keep Your Holiday Momentum ALL Year Long

How to Keep Your Holiday Momentum ALL Year Long

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 Affiliate Marketers, Affiliate Managers, and Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/2020holidayguide How I Built a $12.6 Million A Year 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/myths Podcast Episode: Become a Student, Not a Critic: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/tag157
22:0217/11/2020
How to Optimize Your Affiliate Program by Partner Type for the Holidays

How to Optimize Your Affiliate Program by Partner Type for the Holidays

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: mattmcwilliams.com/2020holidayguide How I Built a $12.6 Million A Year 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/myths 7 Types of Affiliates You Should be Working With (But Probably Aren't): mattmcwilliams.com/7-types-affiliates-recruiting-probably-arent/
10:3613/11/2020
How Your Affiliate Program Can STAND OUT in the Holiday Clutter

How Your Affiliate Program Can STAND OUT in the Holiday Clutter

'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.com/2020holidayguide How I Built a $12.6 Million A Year 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/myths How to Make Your Affiliate Program Fun: mattmcwilliams.com/make-affiliate-program-fun-video/
19:1710/11/2020
Give Your Affiliates What They Want for the Holidays

Give Your Affiliates What They Want for the Holidays

Affiliates are busier than ever during the holiday season. If you don’t make it easy for them, make your offers convert, and give them what they want and need, you will fail. This episode will help you to give your affiliates exactly what they want for the holidays. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate 2020 Holiday Guide for Affiliate Marketers, Affiliate Managers, and Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/2020holidayguide Always Up-to-Date Guide to Social Media Image Sizes: sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-image-sizes-guide Ultimate Affiliate Swipe File: affiliateswipefiles.com
27:3706/11/2020
Seth Godin Interview: The Myth of Creativity

Seth Godin Interview: The Myth of Creativity

Creativity is misunderstood. It's not reserved for a few and it's not something that you must aspire to have or attain. It's yours...whenever you are ready for it. Today's guest, Seth Godin, shares about the myth of creativity, why daily blogging has been beneficial to him, how writer's block is a NOT a real thing, and SO much more in this amazing interview! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Seth Godin's new book, The Practice (highly recommend!): mattmcwilliams.com/thepractice
50:4303/11/2020
Use the Holidays to Find & Recruit Affiliates

Use the Holidays to Find & Recruit Affiliates

The holiday season is the best time of the year to find new affiliates and recruit them to your affiliate program. In this episode, I'll share 4 strategies to help you inject some new life into your affiliate program and not only finish this year strong but set up next year to be your best ever! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FREE Affiliate Referral Email Templates: mattmcwilliams.com/refer How I Built a $12.6 Million A Year 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/myths
15:3630/10/2020
Holiday Affiliate Program Tip: Know the Important Dates

Holiday Affiliate Program Tip: Know the Important Dates

Do you know all the important dates for your affiliate program this holiday season? Over the past few decades, the list has gotten longer and longer and continues to increase. Today, I’ll share all the important dates and what YOU can do to maximize your affiliate sales. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE TEXT "holidayguide" to (260) 217-4619 to get the PDF list of dates and suggested promos. Alibaba Singles Day 2019: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/11/alibaba-singles-day-2019-record-sales-on-biggest-shopping-day.html
20:1827/10/2020
SPECIAL EPISODE: Why Your Message Matters & How to Market Your Message with Jonathan Milligan

SPECIAL EPISODE: Why Your Message Matters & How to Market Your Message with Jonathan Milligan

Your message matters. That is the theme today. You may not feel that way but it does. And today’s special guest, Jonathan Milligan, is going to share how to define your message, believe in your message, how to market your message, and ultimately to LIVE your message. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Jonathan's book, Your Message Matters for FREE: mattmcwilliams.com/messagebook TEXT ME: +1 (260) 217-4619  
01:00:5725/10/2020
Your 2020 Holiday Season Affiliate Program Prep Starts NOW!

Your 2020 Holiday Season Affiliate Program Prep Starts NOW!

According to the National Retail Federation, about 40% of consumers actually begin their holiday shopping before Halloween. That means if you wait much longer to start preparing your affiliate program for the holiday season, you're waiting WAY too long! In this episode, I share the 11 steps to start taking RIGHT NOW to prepare your affiliate program for the holidays. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Ultimate 2020 Holiday Guide for Affiliate Marketers, Affiliate Managers, and Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/2020holidayguide Affiliate Promo Plan Download: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan
25:1323/10/2020
2020 Holiday Affiliate Guide Ep. 1: Analyze Your Top Affiliates

2020 Holiday Affiliate Guide Ep. 1: Analyze Your Top Affiliates

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. and that means it’s time to get your affiliate program ready for the holidays. This episode will show you how! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Ultimate 2020 Holiday Guide for Affiliate Marketers, Affiliate Managers, and Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/2020affiliateguide Get Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100
15:4720/10/2020
How to Build INSTANT Authority & Grow Your Email List FAST (in Just 3 Days) with Thembi Bheka

How to Build INSTANT Authority & Grow Your Email List FAST (in Just 3 Days) with Thembi Bheka

Today is juicy my friend...I have a special guest, Thembi Bheka, on to share how to build INSTANT authority in your niche and grow your list fast...buckle up cause this is a good one! She's only my SECOND repeat guest ever...and you'll hear why in this episode! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Thembi's Scale Your Business Challenge: scaleyourbusinesssummit.com/matt Thembi's Virtual Staff on Demand: mattmcwilliams.com/vsd
39:3316/10/2020
How to Scale Your Business on a Limited Budget

How to Scale Your Business on a Limited Budget

If you're like one of my listeners, Todd Rich, and you've been trying to scale your side hustle business, working nights and weekends, but you're doing it on a limited budget, listen up. I walk Todd (and you) through step-by-step on how I did it and coach others to do it today. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and spending more and more time to get the same results, this is the episode for you! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Friday Virtual Assistants: mattmcwilliams.com/getfriday Virtual Staff on Demand: mattmcwilliams.com/vsd Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com Ask Me a Question: asktheaffiliateguy.com
25:3913/10/2020
Who I'm Voting for in 2020

Who I'm Voting for in 2020

I might regret this, but what the heck…I’m sharing who I’m voting for (and why) in today’s podcast episode.
24:1206/10/2020
How to GROW Your Business Using a Podcast

How to GROW Your Business Using a Podcast

The final episode in our five-part series on making the most of podcasts...Today, I'll share how to grow your overall business using a podcast! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fusebox Podcast Player: mattmcwilliams.com/fusebox TEXT ME: +1 (260) 217-4619 Headliner: mattmcwilliams.com/headliner Power up Podcasting: mattmcwilliams.com/pup MeetEdgar Social Media Management: mattmcwilliams.com/edgar
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