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

This Might be Crazy but What the Heck (SPECIAL OFFER)

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So this might be a crazy idea, but I'm doing something special for podcast listeners during my launch. If you want the step-by-step guide to affiliate...

Affiliate Tax Laws and What to Do About Them

27 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most disheartening things for an affiliate to discover is that because of their state tax laws, they get declined by an affiliate program. ...

The Irrational Fears of Online Entrepreneurs (and All of Us)

26 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 100!!! We did it! First off, thank YOU for being awesome. Today, in honor of the 100th episode, I want to share some thoughts about...

Q&A: Take a Flat Fee for Email Blasts or Become Affiliate Partner?

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Great question today from one of our students, Michelle O'Connor. She recently joined our course, No Product No Problem and is already kicking butt an...

Powerful Lessons from Ray Edwards' Affiliate Mastermind

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I just got back from an unbelievable trip to Couer D'Alene, Idaho for Ray Edwards' affiliate mastermind. After 3 great days of hanging out, talking bu...

Zig Ziglar Today (Affiliate Opportunity)

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Zig Ziglar is a big reason why I am where I am today, which is one reason I am so excited about this episode. Today, I share a quick interview with Ma...

Q&A - Which Comes First...List Building and Content or Monetizing?

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hello once again from Ray Edwards affiliate mastermind in Couer D'Alene, Idaho. Mark Sieverkropp and I are taking questions from our students and toda...

How You SHOULD be Using Amazon Affiliate Links

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is a right way and an even BETTER way to use Amazon affiliate links on your site. Today, I share with you a simple strategy that can more than d...

Q&A: My Tips for Media Buying for Affiliate Offers

20 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm live again from Couer D'Alene Resort with Mark Sieverkropp. We're at Ray Edwards affiliate mastermind with his top affiliates and we're tak...

Setting Clear Goals for Your Affiliate Campaigns

19 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm recording this live from Couer D'Alene Resort in Idaho with Mark Sieverkropp and we're taking questions from our No Product No Problem students. R...

What do You do if There is No Affiliate Program?

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What if you want to promote something but they don't have an affiliate program? The reality is that you have limited promotional space and you often h...

My #1 Secret for Closing Affiliate Sales

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Recently I shared cart close strategies, but I left out ONE that is a bit over the top but crazy effective. Not something I've shared before. The secr...

Off to Idaho (and Wanted to Let You Know About Something Awesome)

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I am off tomorrow to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for Ray Edwards' affiliate mastermind and wanted to share this with you before I left. It's Ray's upcoming ...

5 Cart Close Strategies Guaranteed to Increase Your Affiliate Commissions

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Up to 90% of your affiliate sales will come in the last 48 hours of a launch. Today, I share 5 strategies guaranteed to increase your affiliate commis...

Why Small Affiliates Get Declined (And Why Some Programs are STUPID for Doing So)

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever been declined from an affiliate program, you know how frustrating it can be. The fact is that there are two reasons why this happens to...

If I Had to Start My Online Business All Over Again

13 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I received a fun question recently from Xander Johnson, who asked what I would change if I had to start my online business from scratch. I had a list ...

Is Technology Holding You Back from Affiliate Success? Listen to This.

12 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you let technology hold you back from success in your online business? If so, this episode is for YOU! I've been there done that and got the t-shir...

Let's Celebrate!

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Almost every single entrepreneur I know sucks at celebrating. It's always "what's next?" This episode is a call to celebrate the small wins...early an...

When You Do NOT Want to Work with Affiliates

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This might surprise you, but there is a time when you absolutely do NOT want to work with affiliates. In today's episode, I answer a question from Ell...

Do You Suffer from Analysis Paralysis?

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you suffer from "analysis paralysis" and aren't seeing the results from your online business that you'd hoped for, this episode is for you.  LINKS...

How to Double Your Sales on Affiliate Webinars

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I just finished hosting my most successful affiliate webinar EVER! The affiliate did four things that made all the difference and today I share them w...

Do For One What You Wish You Could do for Many

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you only do things for your audience if you can do them for everyone? I learned a valuable lesson from Andy Stanley years ago that I'm practicing r...

How You Can Start Your Affiliate Program for Free (Plus What Version of iDev Do I Recommend)

06 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kitty Boitnott asked recently about the Cloud version of iDev Affiliate, which we recommend for those just starting out with an affiliate program. In ...

Networking Tips for Affiliate Marketers (How to Keep Yours Warm)

05 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Affiliate is all about relationships. It's all about trust. Today, I'll share some networking tips that can make or break your online business.  LINK...

7 Types of Affiliates You Want (But Probably Don't Have)

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I am sharing 7 types of affiliates you really want. But...you probably don't have any of them. These 7 types of affiliates could explode your s...

Listener Q&A - Segmenting Your List for Affiliate Success

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jennie from Little Girl Designs asked me about segmenting her list to better target content and promotions. Here is my answer. Jennie asked:  So, que...

6 Facebook Ads Tips for Affiliate Marketing

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of our No Product No Problem students, Brian Berni, asked me recently: "Is there a good resource on running FB ads for an affiliate promo?" Today,...

Listener Q&A - Best Practices for Running Facebook Ads to Affiliate Offers

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of our No Product No Problem students, Brian Berni, asked me recently: "Is there a good resource on running FB ads for an affiliate promo?" Today...

How Often Can You Promote Evergreen Offers as an Affiliate?

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Evergreen affiliate offers are great...you get to promote them any time you want. But how often can you promote them? LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ...

How to Lower the Return Rate On Your Affiliate Promotions

30 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Returns suck. Every time someone returns something they bought through your link, you lose money. It's painful...and it can be reduced significantly. ...

The One About Frozen Burritos and Marketing

29 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What the heck do frozen burritos have to do with affiliate marketing? Listen to today's episode to find out. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Watch The...

3 Creative Ways to Use Email for Affiliate Marketing

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is no more powerful tool than email marketing for generating affiliate income. But many people aren't using it to its full potential. Today, I s...

How to Monetize Your Podcast with Affiliate Marketing

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In yesterday's episode, I shared WHEN to monetize you podcast. But HOW do you do that? In today's episode, I share 11 ways to use affiliate marketing ...

When Should You Monetize a Podcast with Affiliate Marketing?

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When is the right time to start monetizing your podcast with affiliate marketing? Today, I'll tackle this question and get you in the right monetizati...

How to Take Away Buyer Fear (The Story of 2 Chinese Restaurants)

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

All buyers have a certain amount of fear or reluctance. It's natural. But how do you remove or reduce that fear so that you can sell more affiliate pr...

How to Beat the Coupon Sites at Their Own Game

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you keep a coupon site from "stealing" your affiliate commission? Today, I share two simple, but powerful ways to keep it from ever happening. ...

Do Sidebar Banner Ads Still Work for Affiliates?

23 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's 2017...banner ads are dead, right? Maybe not, and today I share why sidebar banner ads still can be a great way to promote affiliate offers. LINK...

How Do I Select the Right Niche for Affiliate Offers?

22 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I got a question recently that asked: "How do I choose what niches to promote affiliate offers?" In today's episode, I answer that question and show y...

The Power of Perceptual Contrast

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is a powerful tool that you can use in your marketing. Thankfully, it is also super simple to use. It's called Perceptual Contrast and today, I ...

My Optin Formula for Massive Email List Growth

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lately, I've been getting a lot of questions about growing an email list. Today, I'll share a simple formula for creating optins that get results. LIN...

Facebook Ad Targeting for Affiliate Marketing

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I got a question recently that asked about targeting Facebook Ads for affiliate marketing. Who should you target with your Facebook Ads? Today, I shar...

Powerful Lesson from Thomas Jefferson on Affiliate Marketing

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm currently reading a biography of Thomas Jefferson, The Art of Power, by Jon Meacham. It's a great read and within it is a powerful affiliate marke...

Best Practices for Affiliate Leaderboards

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In yesterday's episode, I shared WHY affiliate leaderboards help you generate more sales. Today, I'll show you HOW to use them to encourage, inspire,...

Do Affiliate Leaderboards Actually Produce More Sales?

16 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I got a question recently: Do affiliate leaderboards actually produce more sales? The answer is a resounding YES and I'll explain why in today's epis...

4 Affiliate Marketing Lessons...from an Unusual Place

15 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back today with 4 more lessons from a recent trip to Cedar Point riding roller coasters. These 4 lessons can take your affiliate marketing efforts...

On Roller Coasters, Fear, and Affiliate Marketing (Lessons from Cedar Point)

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I recently returned from an awesome trip to the roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Point. Over the past few years, it has become one of my fav...

Q&A: How do I Make a Repeat Affiliate Offer Fresh?

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you are promoting something repeatedly, how do you keep it fresh? And who do you promote it to? That's what I'll share about in this episode. Arye ...

4 Things You MUST Do to Go From Successful to VERY Successful

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To make the leap from successful to very successful, there are four things you must learn to do. These apply to affiliate marketing, business in gener...

Why You Should Refer Other Affiliates and Earn a 2nd Tier Commission

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Referring 2nd tier affiliates is a great way to make some extra commissions by utilizing your network. But...does it make financial sense if you are r...

Struggling with Sending too Many Affiliate Emails?

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest challenges for new online marketers is knowing how many emails they can send to their list. This is especially true when it involve...

How to Use Click Funnels for Affiliate Marketing

09 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I got a question recently from Jeffrey Kukkola, who asked about ideas for promoting affiliate offers using ClickFunnels. Today, I share 5 ways to use...

The Best Way to Generate Passive Affiliate Income

08 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am going to show you the best way to generate passive affiliate income for your site. I share how to create an awesome resources page that can...

The Easiest Way to Start Affiliate Marketing Right Now

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever mentioned a product, perhaps in passing, that you use? Maybe you didn't even think about it at the time, but is there an affiliate progr...

Q&A About Reusing Affiliate Bonuses (Good Idea or Bad?)

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You're about to listen to me play mental ping pong in this episode, because honestly I don't know the right answer to this question from Arye Barsky. ...

5 Things to Do Before Your first Affiliate Launch

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So you're ready for your first affiliate launch. Now what? Today, I share with you five things you MUST do before you do your first big launch. LINKS ...

5 Reasons You Should Do An Affiliate Launch THIS YEAR

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When should you do your first affiliate launch? I believe that it should be THIS YEAR! Not next year or the year after, but this year. Here are five r...

3 Steps to Take When an Affiliate Promotion is a Flop

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When an affiliate promotion is a flop, what do you do? Today I share 3 steps to take...and how to avoid it in the first place. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS...

Why Is My Affiliate Promotion Not Working?

02 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you've signed up to promote an affiliate offer and it's a total flop? That's exactly what happened to someone recently who wrote t...

Are You Making This Newbie Affiliate Mistake?

01 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The most common mistake I see new affiliates make is this...they join way too many programs. Today, I'll share a simple way to avoid this mistake. LIN...

How to Create More Content (and Make More Sales)

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest challenges for any online business is content creation. I get asked all the time, "How do you create so much content?" Today, I'll ...

What Price Points Should You Promote as an Affiliate?

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you decide what price points to promote as an affiliate? In this episode, I share three considerations to decide what's best for you and your a...

Lessons from a Last Minute Affiliate Promotion

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We recently added an affiliate promotion at the last minute...literally we decided to promote it and sent the first email the same day. And we learned...

Focus on Relationships with Anthony Metivier

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Anthony Metivier is back with his 3rd step to guarantee affiliate marketing success...focus on relationships. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISO...

Why You Need to Hyper Focus Your Affiliate Offers with Anthony Metivier

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When deciding to add affiliate marketing to your business, it can be tempting to run after any old product to promote. Today's guest host Anthony Meti...

3 Steps to Guarantee Affiliate Marketing Success with Anthony Metivier

25 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to guarantee success at affiliate marketing? Of course, there is no way to really guarantee it, but today's guest host, Anthony Metivier has some...

When First Click or Last Click Matters in Affiliate Marketing (Pt. 2 of 2)

24 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the time, who gets credit for an affiliate sale (first click or last click) doesn't matter. But there is one exception to that rule that I sha...

The Great Affiliate Debate: First Click or Last Click Wins?

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm going to settle one of the great debates in the affiliate marketing world. Who should get credit for a sale...first click or last click? Th...

Is Affiliate Saturation a Real Problem?

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do about affiliate saturation? Is it really a problem? Here's my take. Jim Woods recently asked in a blog comment: I'm on several list...

Should You Mail Your Optins During an Affiliate Launch?

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If someone opts in through your affiliate link, should you continue to email them? That's the question I got recently from an affiliate. Here's my ans...

How to Find Affiliate Programs

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I got a question recently from Jason Lam, who asked about how to find affiliate programs. Here's my answer. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Be the first to know...

How to Differentiate Yourself in a Crowded Market

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I got a great question recently about standing out in a crowded market. My advice here applies to any type of marketing...email, affiliate, you name i...

How to Go Viral (But Not How You Think)

18 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When I launched my podcast, I had no idea the impact that it would have... Until my daughter wrote me a note. We can all impact this world in amazing ...

Lessons from Our Current Launch

17 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're right in the middle of Nick Stephenson's affiliate launch for his awesome course, Your First 10,000 Readers. Over the past two weeks, we've lear...

Why You Should Listen to Every Episode of TAG

16 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I was talking with a friend the other day who mentioned he only listened to about half of my episodes.  I explained that he is missing out and shared...

Behind the Scenes of My Podcast Launch

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my podcast launch. Download the plan and more at http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/podlaunch.  LINKS ME...

The #1 Way to Get New Affiliates (That No Almost No One Does)

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Affiliate Guy Daily podcast, I share the easiest, most effective, and fastest way to get new affiliate partners. It might seem ...

The Weird Reason I'm Good at Marketing (And You Can Be, Too)

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There is a single reason why I'm good at marketing. Many people might think it's weird, but once you know it, you'll be on your way to marketing rocks...

What Products You Should Create vs. Promoting Affiliate Offers

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I got a great question recently about how to know what products you should create vs. promoting similar products as an affiliate. This episode is my a...

How to Get Affiliates Even if You Don't Know Anyone

11 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How can you find affiliates if you don't know anyone in your industry? Whether you are brand new or a seasoned vet, this episode will show you how to ...

Why You Should Fall in LOVE with Affiliate Marketing

10 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I want you to fall in LOVE with affiliate marketing. Today's episode shows you WHY and HOW. This episode is brought to you by Michael Hyatt's upcoming...

Is My List too Small for Affiliate Marketing?

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible for your list to be too small to do affiliate marketing? I got a question recently from a listener who asked that very question. This i...

Using Paid Traffic to Find Affiliates

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 5 of a series on ways to find affiliates. If you missed the first 4 episodes, make sure to go back and listen to them.  In them, I also ...

How to Write Affiliate Emails that are not Salesy

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Back in episode 11 I answered a question from Asheritah Ciuciu at onethingalone.com  She asked about focusing on her own offers or affiliate offers a...

Top 10 Mistakes Affiliates Make on Social Media (Pt. 2)

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday I shared the first 5 mistakes affiliates make on social media. Today, I'll finish this top 10 list with the last 5. As I said yesterday, I'v...

Top 10 Mistakes Affiliates Make on Social Media (Pt. 1)

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not sure if you heard but social media is a big deal. And it's evolving every five minutes. As social media has grown in popularity and impact, so...

An Affiliate Offer You Should Know About

04 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Over and over I hear from people that their #1 challenge with their online business is building their brand and email list. That is why I am so excite...

How to Work with Competitors as Affiliates

03 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 4 of a series on ways to find affiliates. If you missed the first 3 episodes, make sure to go back and listen to them. Episodes 8, 12, an...

3 Surprising Sources of Affiliate Partners

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is part three of a series on ways to find affiliates. If you missed the first two episodes, make sure to go back and listen to them.  In them, I...

Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Successful Online Business?

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be successful in online business? Have you ever doubted that you can succeed as an affiliate or ru...

My Hot Dog Concussion (And What It Means for Affiliate Marketing)

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What can you learn from my first concussion? A lot actually...and it's about affiliate marketing. Today I share the 5 slippery steps you could be walk...

3 More Ways to Find Affiliate Partners

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You need affiliate partners. They are the fastest way to grow your business. If you missed episode 8, I shared the first 3 ways to find affiliates. I ...

Focus on Affiliate Offers or Your Own Products?

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard to choose what to focus on: Your own products or affiliate promotions. But what if it didn't have to be either/or but it was both/and? ...

How to Create Urgency in Evergreen Affiliate Offers

28 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you promote evergreen products…since there's no urgency?  We all love the big product launches. They are exciting, have great contests and p...

Affiliate Marketing is a Butt Sniffing Monkey

27 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, a video from 1998 about a monkey sniffing his butt can teach you a lot about affiliate marketing. Listen up for how. And make sure to enter the d...

3 Ways to Find Awesome Affiliate Partners

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Before we get started go to http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100  or TEXT 1ST100 to 33444 and download my free report, Your First 100 Affiliates. G...

Why You Need Your Own Affiliates

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I still remember the first time I heard the term "affiliate." I'd just started working with a friend at a startup. We had virtually no money and what ...

When Should I Email New Subscribers About Affiliate Offers?

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When a new person subscribes to my list, when do I share affiliate offers with them? Be sure to join us daily for more tips, updates, and inspiration....

How to Know if Your Launch Will be Successful

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You have a product ready. You know it will change people's lives. The question you ask yourself now is: "Will my launch be successful?" How can you kn...

The Advantage of Being Small

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode I shared why you should start NOW with affiliate marketing. In fact, if possible, start the moment you launch your blog/podcast/pl...

When Should You Start Promoting Affiliate Offers?

21 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Conventional wisdom tells you that the right time to start promoting affiliate offers is after a certain point. One year of blogging, 1,000 subscriber...