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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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10+ Ways to Monetize Your Podcast with Affiliate Marketing

10+ Ways to Monetize Your Podcast with Affiliate Marketing

The fact is that most podcasts don't make any money. The truth is that it doesn't have to be that way. The reason most podcasts don’t make money is that most podcasters don’t know how to monetize them. The smart podcasters know that affiliate marketing is where the money is at…ESPECIALLY when you are starting out. Today I share 10+ Ways to monetize a podcast with affiliate marketing and show you EXACTLY how to do it! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to do a Product Review: mattmcwilliams.com/succeed-affiliate-marketing-using-product-reviews/ Ultimate Guide to Creating a Resources Page: mattmcwilliams.com/resourcespage How to 10X Your Evergreen Affiliate Earnings FB Live: mattmcwilliams.com/october1-2020 Pretty Link: mattmcwilliams.com/prettylink LeadPages: http://mattmcwilliams.com/leadpages ClickFunnels: mattmcwilliams.com/clickfunnels
33:3629/09/2020
How to Grow Your List and Sales with Podcast Interviews

How to Grow Your List and Sales with Podcast Interviews

Getting on podcasts is one thing, but converting listeners into new fans, subscribers and ultimately buyers is another. Today, I’ll share how to make the most of your guest spots and gain subscribers and sales from your podcast interviews. This is a followup to my last episode on how to get on a podcast and part three of my five-part series on growing your business with podcasts. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com Fusebox Podcast Player: mattmcwilliams.com/fusebox
19:0925/09/2020
How to Get Interviewed on Podcasts

How to Get Interviewed on Podcasts

There is no doubt about it...getting interviewed on podcasts is one of the best ways to gain exposure, build your influence, and grow your list. Today, I reveal how I landed more than 200 podcast interviews in one year...and what it did for my business! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Insider Monthly Trial - mattmcwilliams.com/aimtrial TEXT ME - +1 260-217-4619
25:1322/09/2020
How to Get A-List Podcast Guests

How to Get A-List Podcast Guests

Want to know how to get hugely popular, A-List guests for your podcast? Getting the right guests on your show can explode your listenership overnight, but how do you do it? When I first started, I had some huge guests that I had no business getting...except that I knew HOW to get them! What I teach in this episode applies not only to podcasts, but just about any situation where you’ll want to get high-level guests or speakers.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fusebox: mattmcwilliams.com/fusebox
12:2215/09/2020
How Successful Marketers Constantly Innovate

How Successful Marketers Constantly Innovate

If you are a marketer, you’re an innovator. Plain and simple. All successful marketers are constantly innovating. There are three reasons that marketers are constantly innovating, and in today’s episode, I share those reasons and show you how to innovate more. Listen to this episode and ask yourself what new twist you can put on an old framework in your industry! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Product Launch Masterclass: mattmcwilliams.com/watchjeff
08:2412/09/2020
The "F" Word - The Most Powerful Lesson I've Learned in Business

The "F" Word - The Most Powerful Lesson I've Learned in Business

Few people in the online marketing space have had a greater impact on my business than Jeff Walker. If you aren’t familiar with Jeff, he is the creator of Product Launch Formula (PLF) and has revolutionized the online marketing world. I owe much of my success in my business to the things that I have learned from Jeff’s course, book, videos, and emails. Today, I share the most powerful lesson I have ever learned from Jeff Walker (and, I promise, it’s not what you think!). LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jeff Walker's Product Launch Masterclass: mattmcwilliams.com/plm Jeff's Product Launch Formula: mattmcwilliams.com/getplf
24:2407/09/2020
Lessons from the World's Most Productive Man (Craig Ballantyne)

Lessons from the World's Most Productive Man (Craig Ballantyne)

What would the world's most productive man do during a pandemic? How would he navigate the changing times? Well, you're going to find out in this episode, because I'm interviewing one of my mentors, Craig Ballantyne, AKA "The World's Most Productive Man." LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Craig Ballantyne's site: craigballantyne.com The Perfect Week Formula: perfectweekformula.com/
56:0305/09/2020
Top 10 Productivity Hacks for Online Business Owners

Top 10 Productivity Hacks for Online Business Owners

It seems like productivity hacks are all the rage these days. But which ones work best for online business owners? People who work from home, own their own business, and are possibly working a side hustle. Well, today I’ve got a very special guest on to share his wisdom on how to get MORE done in LESS time with LESS STRESS. If that sounds like something you want in your business and life, this is a must-listen episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ReadItForMe Special Offer: mattmcwilliams.com/readit Affiliate Insider Monthly $1 Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/aimtrial Tripp and Tyler Video ("Hardly Working from Home"): youtube.com/watch?v=jQnxS3QQ5Po
01:18:4601/09/2020
How to Write Emails That Don't Feel "Salesy"

How to Write Emails That Don't Feel "Salesy"

How do you write emails promoting affiliate offers without sounding “salesy” or inauthentic to your audience? That is a very common question. In this episode, I share 3 tips for writing affiliate emails that are authentic to you AND get great results. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Affiliate Swipe File Book: affiliateswipefiles.com How to Use Swipe Copy As an Affiliate: mattmcwilliams.com/swipetips TEXT ME: 260-217-4619 List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com
30:0425/08/2020
How to Succeed in Business WITHOUT Sacrificing Your Family, Health, or Life

How to Succeed in Business WITHOUT Sacrificing Your Family, Health, or Life

You check email the moment you lift your head off the pillow in the morning. You bring work with you on vacation, sneak glances at your smart phone during family dinners, and take business calls and texts at your kids' sports events. It's as if you've been forced to make a choice between your business and your life. But it doesn't have to be that way...and today's guest shares how you can have both. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Freedom Formula Book: mattmcwilliams.com/freedomformula List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com
44:1721/08/2020
The #1 Reason You Aren’t Growing Your Email List

The #1 Reason You Aren’t Growing Your Email List

You need an email list to succeed with your online business. Odds are that ONE thing is holding you back from growing your email list. Yes, ONE thing. It’s the #1 reason most people never grow their email list...and it’s probably the reason you aren’t either. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com Avatar Creating Cheat Sheet: mattmcwilliams.com/avatar
20:4218/08/2020
The #1 Key for ANY Business

The #1 Key for ANY Business

For the longest time, I ran my business pretty much by the seat of my pants. Maybe you can relate. One of my biggest faults was that I wasn’t CLEAR on who I served. Once I got crystal clear on who I served, business was a heck of a lot easier! I realized later that getting that clarity was by far the #1 key to my success...in fact, nothing else was even CLOSE! If you want that clarity, too, listen up to this episode! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Avatar Cheat Sheet: mattmcwilliams.com/avatar List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com
19:4411/08/2020
Why I HATE the Term Affiliate Manager

Why I HATE the Term Affiliate Manager

Managers are for fast food restaurants, not affiliate programs. I've decided I can't stand...no, I HATE the term affiliate manager. I share why in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100
11:0408/08/2020
Why You Aren't Succeeding with Affiliate Promos

Why You Aren't Succeeding with Affiliate Promos

Why are your affiliate promos failing? I got an email recently that said this: “I need help! I belong to several affiliate programs...I post them [everywhere]. I get clicks but no sales.” So why are his affiliate promos failing? For ONE reason...which I share in today’s episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SCALE Affiliate Marketing Video: mattmcwilliams.com/scaleup Ultimate Guide to Resources Pages: mattmcwilliams.com/resourcespage Affiliate Insider Monthly Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/aimtrial Facebook Live on Starting Affiliate Marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/august6-2020
21:3704/08/2020
Secrets of Successful Podcasts with Joe Fier

Secrets of Successful Podcasts with Joe Fier

How do you start, grow, and monetize a podcast? Today's guest has the answers to all of those! Joe Fier is one of the hosts of the wildly successful Hustle and Flowchart Podcast and today he shares all of his secrets for starting a podcast, getting amazing guests, growing your listeners, and monetizing your show.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Podcast Playbook: hustleandflowchart.com/affiliateguy Hustle and Flowchart Facebook Group: FlowchartGroup.com Fusebox Podcast Player: mattmcwilliams.com/fusebox
01:13:3631/07/2020
WARNING: Do Not Hire an Affiliate Manager

WARNING: Do Not Hire an Affiliate Manager

This might surprise you to hear me say this, but you do NOT need to hire an affiliate manager to run your affiliate program. In fact, today I'm going to share 3 reasons you absolutely should NOT do hire one...and what to do instead! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Affiliate Code training (special deal): mattmcwilliams.com/codespecial Apply for a free affiliate program coaching call: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com/apply 
01:01:5328/07/2020
4 Limiting Beliefs that Destroy Your Business and Life

4 Limiting Beliefs that Destroy Your Business and Life

A few years ago, I finally realized what was holding me back. I was believing the lies. I was allowing limiting beliefs to hold me hostage. They were hurting my business, my health, my relationships, my mental health. In short, they were killing me. Today, I’m sharing 4 types of limiting beliefs that were holding me back and are probably holding you back from the business, the life, and the impact you were meant for. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE START Day 2020: mattmcwilliams.com/startday Ask Me a Question here: http://www.asktheaffiliateguy.com/ How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating a Single Product: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/watch
46:1325/07/2020
The Life-Changing Power of Masterminds with Aaron Walker

The Life-Changing Power of Masterminds with Aaron Walker

Could one decision to join a mastermind truly change the course of a person’s life? Today’s guest sure thinks so. Today you’ll learn how finding the right mastermind allowed one man to connect with some of the biggest influencers in the world and build multiple successful businesses...plus his tips for getting the most out of a mastermind. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE START DAY 2020 - mattmcwilliams.com/startday Aaron’s sites: ViewfromtheTop.com TheMastermindPlaybook.com
38:3421/07/2020
How to Attract People by Taking a Stand with Ryan Moran

How to Attract People by Taking a Stand with Ryan Moran

I’m so excited about today’s episode. Some might think that today's guest is "controversial" but he's not. He's built a highly successful company and now is teaching others how to do the same. Ryan Moran is the founder of Capitalism.com, where he teaches entrepreneurs to build businesses and invest the profits. He once turned a $600 investment into an 8-figure company and sold it for millions. Today, his podcasts and videos have been downloaded well over 10 million times, and hundreds of successful students credit his trainings with helping them build 7-figure businesses. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 12 Months to $1 Million (Ryan’s book): mattmcwilliams.com/ryanbook Ryan Moran’s site: Capitalism.com Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 QuickStart Guide to Affiliate Marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/quickstart
36:5117/07/2020
How to Introduce Affiliate Offers to Your Audience

How to Introduce Affiliate Offers to Your Audience

It can be a bit scary to think of introducing your audience to affiliate offers. You want to do it right. You don't want to offend your audience or have a bunch of subscribers. So, how do you do it right? How do you introduce your audience to affiliate offers? In this episode, I share exactly how to do it with our 10-week system to do it! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Quickstart Guide to Affiliate Marketing: mattmcwilliams.com/quickstart Ultimate Guide to Resources Pages: mattmcwilliams.com/resourcespage Facebook Live on Resources Pages: mattmcwilliams.com/july16-2020 This New Tool is a Game Changer for our Business (PODCAST): https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/this-new-tool-is-a-game-changer-for-our-business/ Affiliate Success Secret: Send More Emails! (PODCAST): https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-success-secret-send-more-emails-podcast/ 
30:2614/07/2020
How to Find Non-Traditional Affiliates

How to Find Non-Traditional Affiliates

What do you do if you’re in a niche that isn’t full of “traditional” affiliates? Maybe you’re in a tiny, obscure niche or perhaps there just aren’t a whole lot of “internet marketers” in your niche. Maybe you run a brick and mortar store or you’re in a service industry. Or perhaps none of the above are true...and you just want to find affiliates outside of the “traditional” ways of finding them. In today’s episode, I share 5 tips to help you find your ideal affiliates...regardless of whether they have even HEARD of affiliate marketing. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Video Tip For Affiliates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TB1zTmdULU Sample Affiliate Training: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/sampleaffiliatetraining #1 Way to Get New Affiliates: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/tag027 Summit Workshop with Jason and Cecilia Hilkey: mattmcwilliams.com/summitworkshop
27:2008/07/2020
Fix This Next with Mike Michalowicz

Fix This Next with Mike Michalowicz

The biggest problem for entrepreneurs is that they don't know what their biggest problem is. When things aren't going right in your business...especially during this crazy time of change, recession and pandemic...what do you do? Well, today I'm talking with best-selling author Mike Michalowicz about exactly what you should fix next in your business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fix This Next Book: mattmcwilliams.com/fixthisnext Ask Me a Question here: asktheaffiliateguy.com/          Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affsurvey How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating a Single Product: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/watch
28:3506/07/2020
Simple Way to Get the Most from Every Affiliate Promo

Simple Way to Get the Most from Every Affiliate Promo

How can you possibly keep up with everything you need to do in an affiliate promotion? Well, the answer lies in something so simple it’s almost easy to ignore. Today, I share how I use a simple checklist to make 100% sure I’m covering all the bases and getting the most out of each affiliate promotion I do...and I’ll share how you can do it, too! And if you’re running an affiliate program, I’ll show you how to get the most from your affiliates! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get our Affiliate Promo Checklist: mattmcwilliams.com/promochecklist Ask Me a Question here: asktheaffiliateguy.com/          Take our Affiliate Marketing Survey: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affsurvey How I Currently Make $3,874 a Week Without Creating a Single Product: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/watch
24:5501/07/2020
104,000 Subscribers in Just 2 Weeks with Jason and Cecilia Hilkey

104,000 Subscribers in Just 2 Weeks with Jason and Cecilia Hilkey

Jason and Cecilia Hilkey are NOT internet marketers. They don't teach people how to make money online and just a few years ago, they had only 3,000 people on their email list. They are in the parenting niche and recently added 104,000 subscribers to their list in just two weeks with a virtual summit (AKA online conference). This is my SECOND favorite way to grow an email list...and you do NOT want to miss this episode! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jason and Cecilia's Virtual Conference Workshop: mattmcwilliams.com/summitworkshop Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com/apply
01:07:4026/06/2020
Overcoming Fear to Find Your Calling

Overcoming Fear to Find Your Calling

A lot of people have been asking me lately about two things. Their calling (their purpose and their mission) and fear. Times are scary and the fear of the unknown can be crippling. But what if fear could actually be your greatest ally? Your most important indicator? And the very thing that tells you EXACTLY what you are supposed to do... LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield: mattmcwilliams.com/warofart
10:1223/06/2020
Attention Affiliates: Don’t Make These Mistakes with Swipe Copy

Attention Affiliates: Don’t Make These Mistakes with Swipe Copy

Most affiliates use swipe copy wrong. Usually, because no one taught them the right way to use it. Well, today I’m going to fix that! I typically see affiliates make five mistakes when using swipe copy...and I share them all on today’s podcast episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How I Use Swipe Copy Video Training: mattmcwilliams.com/freeswipetraining Pretty Link URL Shortener: mattmcwilliams.com/prettylink
25:1219/06/2020
What’s Working on Social Media Right Now with Jeff Bullas

What’s Working on Social Media Right Now with Jeff Bullas

Social media is constantly changing. And the best way to use it to monetize, to actually make money, is often a mystery. But today’s guest is going to make sense of it all and show you what’s working right now on social media...and how to use it to create a profitable business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jeff Bullas -jeffbullas.com   Follow Jeff on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffbullas Follow Jeff on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/jeffbullascom/103782605406 Follow me on Facebook - mattmcwilliams.com/facebook  Follow me on Twitter - mattmcwilliams.com/twitter The ONE Thing by Gary Keller - https://amzn.to/3btVKBy The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer - https://amzn.to/2T3CFQq The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer - https://amzn.to/2WtvHWT
48:2616/06/2020
Quiz Funnels: Cheap Leads that Convert with Ryan Levesque

Quiz Funnels: Cheap Leads that Convert with Ryan Levesque

What I’m about to share today is going to blow your mind! My friend Ryan Levesque is here today to share how to use a quiz funnel to quickly build your email list, generate cheap (but high-converting) leads, and immediately convert those leads into paying customers and clients...even if you are starting from scratch! Buckle up because this interview is AMAZING! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ryan's Quiz Funnel Workshop: mattmcwilliams.com/quix
32:4509/06/2020
Our BEST Affiliate Promo Ever (How We Did It)

Our BEST Affiliate Promo Ever (How We Did It)

We just had our BEST affiliate promotion ever in terms of revenue! More than $125,000 in sales and one of the top spots in a crowded and elite leaderboard. How’d we do it? Well, listen to this episode, my friend, because I’m sharing the top 3 strategies we used and lessons we learned from the launch. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Insider Monthly Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/aimtrial
31:4703/06/2020
Marketing According to Brain Science with Ridgely Goldsborough

Marketing According to Brain Science with Ridgely Goldsborough

Do you ever wonder why you can’t lose those dreaded extra pounds, grow your bank account, or find a marketing message that works? In so many ways, it’s not your fault. Your Mind Type governs how you act and if you don’t master your Mind Type you will never be in charge. If you do, you take command. My friend and mentor Ridgely Goldsborough took me through his process and it was seriously amazing...we recorded it for this podcast. I kind of get a little choked up. I really did not expect something as profound as this. Maybe you’ll have the same reaction. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Discover Your Mind Type: mattmcwilliams.com/mindtypes
40:1028/05/2020
20 Affiliate Program Mistakes that Almost Destroyed Me (Pt 2)

20 Affiliate Program Mistakes that Almost Destroyed Me (Pt 2)

When I started my first affiliate program 15 years ago, I was totally ignorant about how to run an affiliate program. I made a bunch of mistakes and learned a lot of lessons the hard way...and still built a $12.6 million affiliate program in just two years. In the last episode I shared the first 10 mistakes and Today I’m sharing mistakes 11-20 so YOU don’t have to make them! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Find Affiliates Now Program: findaffiliatesnow.com PDF Report (Top Affiliate Program Mistakes and How to Avoid Them): mattmcwilliams.com/mistakes My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/mmcbestemail How to Determine Commission Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE How to Create Swipe Copy for Your Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/write-swipe-copy-affiliates/ Affiliate Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Affiliate Activation Templates: mattmcwilliams.com/activatetemplates  Facebook Live on Getting Affiliates to Commit: mattmcwilliams.com/may21
45:4922/05/2020
20 Affiliate Program Mistakes that Almost Destroyed Me (Pt 1)

20 Affiliate Program Mistakes that Almost Destroyed Me (Pt 1)

When I started my first affiliate program back in 2005…I literally knew NOTHING about how to run an affiliate program. Through a LOT of trial and error...and some huge mistakes, I built a $12.6 million affiliate program in the next two years. Some of those mistakes were nearly fatal to our affiliate program (and our business) at the time. The GOOD news for you is that you don’t have to make the same mistakes I did. In today’s episode, I share the first 10 of 20 mistakes I made in those early years of my first affiliate program. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Top 20 Affiliate Program Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them): mattmcwilliams.com/mistakes Find Affiliates Now Program: findaffiliatesnow.com My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/mmcbestemail How to Determine Commission Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE Facebook Live: The BIGGEST Lie You’ve Been Told About Finding Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/may14
46:4619/05/2020
I was WRONG About When to Start an Affiliate Program

I was WRONG About When to Start an Affiliate Program

When is the right time to start working with affiliates? Well, for years I’ve been teaching folks to wait longer than they should. And I’m here today to admit that I was wrong. Today, I’ll share the RIGHT time for you to start an affiliate program. When should you bring on affiliate partners to promote your product? My answer to this question in the past probably not what you think it’d be. Yes, I’m “The Affiliate Guy” and I love affiliates. I’ve run affiliate programs for some of the top companies and entrepreneurs in the world. And I think everyone should have affiliates for their products. There is simply no better way to grow your business. But there is a right time and a wrong time to bring on affiliates…or so I thought. Today I’m going to share some of the background on this. How I arrived at my line of thinking, what led me to rethink it, and what it means for you. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FB Live this Thursday (May 14) - mattmcwilliams.com/may14 Find Affiliates Now Course - Findaffiliatesnow.com Ultimate Guide to Facebook Ads for Affiliate Marketing Your First 100 Affiliates - mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Get Affiliates to Say YES: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ask-others-promote-launch
31:0612/05/2020
How to Side Hustle Successfully with Mark Mason

How to Side Hustle Successfully with Mark Mason

If you are building your business on the side, then listen up. It’s not easy, but my guest today will show you how to build a successful side hustle. I’m joined today by Mark Mason of Late Night Internet Marketing. I asked him to share some of his top tips and strategies for running a successful side hustle...and boy did he deliver! If you want to learn how to run an online business on the side and NOT work yourself to death or go crazy...this is the episode for you! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Mark Mason's Late Night Internet Marketing Podcast: latenightim.com 3 Affiliate Marketing Reports: mattmcwilliams.com/3reports
57:4005/05/2020
My $100,000 a Year Page (How YOU Can Create Passive Affiliate Income)

My $100,000 a Year Page (How YOU Can Create Passive Affiliate Income)

There’s a single page on my site that makes more than $100,000 a year. It's all completely passive affiliate income. Want to know what it is? Then keep listening because I’m gonna tell you all about it in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Resources Page: mattmcwilliams.com/resourcespage My Toolbox Page: mattmcwilliams.com/toolbox My Recommended Reading Page: mattmcwilliams.com/books MeetEdgar Social Media Management Tool: mattmcwilliams.com/edgar
28:4928/04/2020
Stu McLaren: How to Create Recurring Revenue NOW!

Stu McLaren: How to Create Recurring Revenue NOW!

A lot of businesses (including ours) that are more focused on launches and large influxes of cash in a short time are paying the price during this pandemic. Thankfully, last year we learned from my friend Stu McLaren how to create recurring revenue. This consistent, monthly revenue is sustaining us through this challenging time. So I asked him to share with you why there has never been a better time to start creating recurring revenue with his favorite method, a membership site. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Stu McLaren's TRIBE Workshop: mattmcwilliams.com/tribe Affiliate Insider Monthly $1 Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/aimtrial Find your first 100 affiliates here (Free Report): mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Learn more about the full TRIBE course here
56:5321/04/2020
Pat Flynn: How to Turn a CRISIS Into Massive Opportunity

Pat Flynn: How to Turn a CRISIS Into Massive Opportunity

I am so excited to share a special interview with the one and only Pat Flynn. This interview was recorded on April 10, 2020, the same day that deaths in the United States peaked from COVID-19. During this crazy time we’re going through as a country and as a global society, many people have suddenly lost jobs, had their income go up in smoke, and are living in a fearful state. But there is hope. And I wanted to have Pat on to share what HE did back in 2008 when he lost his job and the economy was in shambles. What he went through (and I went through at the same time) is not much different than what we’re going through today. He got through it. I got through it. We all got through it then. And we will get through this difficult time today as well.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Ultimate Guide to Resources Pages: mattmcwilliams.com/resourcepage Pat's Podcast Course (Free): https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/guide/start-podcast-pats-complete-step-step-podcasting-tutorial/  
52:5214/04/2020
5 Reasons You NEED An Affiliate Program RIGHT NOW!

5 Reasons You NEED An Affiliate Program RIGHT NOW!

Around 16 years ago, my business faced a crisis. Not unlike the situation that so many are facing today. We had a great idea. All the right intentions. We even had the right team in place. But we’d just lost HALF of our money…and we needed a solution. We needed QUICK CASH NOW! Our solution was an affiliate program...one that grew that brought in $12.6 million in only its second year. Today, I share 5 reasons why YOU need an affiliate program right now! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FREE REPORT: Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100
36:0007/04/2020
Marketing Made Simple with JJ Peterson

Marketing Made Simple with JJ Peterson

Can marketing actually be simple? I asked my new friend, JJ Peterson that exact question and his answer...well, it was simple: YES! This episode will show you how to make your marketing simple and effective! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Marketing Made Simple Book: mattmcwilliams.com/mms Daily Zoom Meetings: mattmcwilliams.com/dailyzoom
52:5131/03/2020
Special Edition: How to Thrive During Chaos (Thoughts on COVID-19 Coronavirus)

Special Edition: How to Thrive During Chaos (Thoughts on COVID-19 Coronavirus)

The world is a very different place today than it was just a few short weeks ago. Today, I want to share three mistakes not to make in response to the coronavirus scare...and 3 ways you can THRIVE during times of chaos, economic downturns, and rampant fear. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com If you or someone you know qualifies for free access, send an email to [email protected] (students, teachers, non-profits, or medical professionals)
30:5416/03/2020
7 KILLER List Building Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

7 KILLER List Building Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

You need an email list to succeed with your online business. But if you're going to start - and grow - an email list, there are 7 mistakes you must avoid. Making any of these mistakes could cripple your list growth before you really even get started. LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com My Toolbox Page: mattmcwilliams.com/toolbox ConvertKit (My recommended email service): mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit Email Copywriting Visualization Exercise Video Answer this episode's question: What are going to do immediately to get started building your email list the right way? Go to mattmcwilliams.com/tag332 to share.
29:2010/03/2020
Do You Really Need an Email List to Succeed at Affiliate Marketing?

Do You Really Need an Email List to Succeed at Affiliate Marketing?

Do you NEED an email list to succeed with affiliate marketing? Short answer: No. Does it help you grow bigger and faster? Of course! In today's episode, I share with you 5 reasons you need to build an email list. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE List Launch Challenge: listlaunchchallenge.com March 5th Facebook Live: mattmcwilliams.com/march5 Free Report: How to Win at Affiliate Marketing with Little or No List: mattmcwilliams.com/win VIDEO: How to Segment Your Email List for Affiliate Marketing: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-segment-your-email-list-for-affiliate-success-video/
36:0703/03/2020
Picking the Right Niche (Private Coaching Session)

Picking the Right Niche (Private Coaching Session)

How do you pick the right niche for your platform? Do you chase the money? Focus on an area of interest? Or share what you already know? Today, I share a private coaching session helping someone figure that out...and you get to listen in. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ask Me a Question here: http://www.asktheaffiliateguy.com/              All our recommended affiliate programs:  http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup Your First 100 Affiliates Report: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100
26:5825/02/2020
Is it OK to Profit?

Is it OK to Profit?

Is it OK to make money from your expertise? Is it truly acceptable to make a profit from your knowledge? Is your mindset about money holding you back? If you answered yes to any of those questions, it's time for a little heart-to-heart... LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Apply for my START Mastermind: mattmcwilliams.com/start
11:4818/02/2020
BONUS EPISODE: How to Get Noticed by Potential Affiliates

BONUS EPISODE: How to Get Noticed by Potential Affiliates

How do you get noticed by potential affiliates? There is so much noise and so much clutter, it is hard to stand out. Today, I share five lessons on how to get on someone’s radar and get their attention! If you want to get more affiliates, you need to listen to this. If you want high-level relationships that will catapult your business, you need to listen to this. LINKS MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates (Free Report) + affiliate recruiting swipe files: https://www.mattmcmwilliams.com/first100 Matt’s START Mastermind: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/start Affiliate Insider Monthly: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/insider Watch Rich Schefren’s live event on Feb. 19-20: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/rich
35:3114/02/2020
How to Work Less AND Make More with Thembi Bheka

How to Work Less AND Make More with Thembi Bheka

Ever felt like the biggest thing holding you back was tech stuff? Ever felt like you are working WAY too much for not much return? Today, I’ve got a special guest who will show you how you can work less and make more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FREE TRAINING with Thembi - Online Entrepreneurs: How To Reduce Tech Overwhelm In Your Online Business: mattmcwilliams.com/thembi 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/     
56:4011/02/2020
13 Top Business Hacks

13 Top Business Hacks

The question was: What are your top hacks for business hacks? Then share them with the entire group. Well, today you get an inside look at my top business hacks PLUS some hacks from some of my friends. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Asana - Asana.com SHW Electric Adjustable Height Desk - mattmcwilliams.com/beststandingdesk Repurpose - mattmcwilliams.com/repurpose START Mastermind - mattmcwilliams.com/start The xx intro song (4 hours) - https://youtu.be/9Y9Z5ySPeH0
48:2204/02/2020
Beating BIG TECH at Their Own Game - Interview with Rich Schefren

Beating BIG TECH at Their Own Game - Interview with Rich Schefren

Big tech is taking over and destroying small businesses. And what is the small business owner going to do about it? Today, I interview the man, the myth, the legend, Rich Schefren to give you the answer. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Coalition to Save Internet Business Event: mattmcwilliams.com/rich Promote the CSIB Event as an Affiliate: mattmcwilliams.com/csib The Affiliate Code UNLOCKED: mattmcwilliams.com/code
57:2228/01/2020
How to Dramatically Boost Your Sales with Affiliate Leaderboards

How to Dramatically Boost Your Sales with Affiliate Leaderboards

I received an email the other day asking if affiliate leaderboards actually work? Do they really motivate affiliates to promote more and do they result in more sales? Well, today I share exactly why they are one of the best tools for an affiliate program to use...and how to use them to boost your affiliate sales! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Affiliate Code UNLOCKED: mattmcwilliams.com/code Your Affiliate Launch Coach - Currently in BETA - reach out to me at [email protected] for more information. Follow me on Facebook: mattmcwilliams.com/facebook
30:2121/01/2020
My Top 10 Mistakes of 2019 (And How You Can Avoid Them)

My Top 10 Mistakes of 2019 (And How You Can Avoid Them)

This past year was a great year for me and an amazing year for our company. But it wasn't all cupcakes and lollipops. It was full of trials and tribulations...and some pretty epic mistakes. Mistakes that I hope to help you avoid in the coming year. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Affiliate Code Training: mattmcwilliams.com/code Your Affiliate Launch Coach - Currently in BETA - reach out to me at [email protected] for more information. Rocket Fuel Book: mattmcwilliams.com/rocketfuel Your World Class Assistant Book: mattmcwilliams.com/ywcabook TRIBE Workshop: mattmcwilliams.com/tribeworkshop Follow me on Facebook: mattmcwilliams.com/facebook
53:2914/01/2020