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You may know of Entrepreneurs on Fire as the home of John Lee Dumas and his interviews with top entrepreneurs sharing the stories of their success. But did you know that there is so much more that you might not see, including some massive affiliate promotions? In this episode, I have a very special guest who is taking us behind the scenes to explore the lessons learned from EOFire's biggest affiliate launch to date, which generated over $250,000 in revenue. From planning and preparation to execution and follow-up, we'll dive into the strategies and tactics that made this promotion such a massive success. Whether you're a seasoned affiliate marketer or just getting started, you're sure to pick up some valuable insights and takeaways from EOFire's experience. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com Affiliate Marketing Quickstart Guide: mattmcwilliams.com/quickstart Recommended Affiliate Programs & Upcoming Launchs: mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup

Well, we did it! Earlier this year, we officially launched a bestselling book. It wasn’t easy, but we not only beat our original sales goals, but we made a huge splash in the industry. We’re now nationwide in stores and the book continues to sell like crazy more than two months later. So…how did we do it? Today, I share my top 10 lessons from launching a bestseller. Some are painful, some nearly cost us big time, but I’m sharing them all with you today! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Turn Your Passions Into Profits & $500+ in Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Check Barnes & Noble for Availability: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/barnes

Holly Homer has an amazing affiliate story. She promoted an affiliate offer for the second time and her results were absolutely incredible! In her first promotion, she made ZERO sales! In the next one, promoting the exact same product, she made 22 sales…and more than $3500 in commissions! How’d she do it? This episode will share all her secrets! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Holly Homer’s Site: hollyhomer.com 7 Ways to Warm Up Your List Before an Affiliate Promotion: mattmcwilliams.com/7-ways-warm-list-affiliate-promotion

You’ve got questions. I’ve got answers. Today, I’m answering a backlog of affiliate marketing questions from affiliate recruiting to how to write an email to your affiliates. Plus, thoughts on social media, affiliate networks, and how to work with virtual assistants…and a whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ask Me Anything: asktheaffiliateguy.com Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Get My Best Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail Find Affiliates Now: FindAffiliatesNow.com Affiliate Program Email Template: mattmcwilliams.com/aetemplate ShareASale Affiliate Network: mattmcwilliams.com/shareasale

Promoting membership programs is a great way to get started in affiliate marketing...and a great way to boost your long-term earnings. Imagine every single month getting hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars deposited into your account automatically. That is the power of recurring affiliate revenue. In this episode, I’m going to share some of the benefits of promoting membership programs, some strategies for making more sales when you promote, and some of the top membership programs for affiliates. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Resources Pages How To Write A Review Post That Ranks & Converts  Notable Press Pretty Link ConvertKit Trial How to Warm Up Your List Before a Promotion List Launch Challenge No Product No Problem Transcript with List of Affiliate Programs

Finding and recruiting affiliates is not complicated. But there are five things you can do (or not do) to really make it difficult…and even destroy your efforts. Today, I’ll share what the most common killer mistakes are and how to avoid them. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Find Affiliates Now: FindAffiliatesNow.com

Want to see behind-the-scenes on one of our big affiliate promotions? That’s what this episode is all about! I’m opening the vault to share everything we did to promote Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula a few years ago. My team and I share how we used live videos, created killer bonuses, segmented our list, and so much more! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ConvertKit Free Trial: mattmcwilliams.com/convertkit Affiliate Promo Plan: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com  Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

Virtual summits make for great affiliate promotions. They are easy to promote, free for your audience to attend, provide a great service to your audience, and offer some awesome backend commissions. Today, I share exactly how to best promote a virtual summit even if you aren’t a speaker. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Virtual Summit Swipe File: mattmcwilliams.com/virtualswipe Scalegest Affiliate Program: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affiliate-opportunity-scalefest/ Affiliate Swipe Files: affiliateswipefiles.com Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com

The single best way to improve your affiliate program is…to improve your conversions! Better conversions means more sales. It means happier affiliates. It means getting more affiliates to sign up in the first place. And it means major growth. Today, we’re going to fix your funnel! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Pimp Your Funnel: PimpYourFunnel.com Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100

It’s great to make an affiliate sale. We all start with ONE sale and grow from there. But what’s even better is repeat sales and long-term buyers and commissions. Today, I’m joined by a very special guest to share how he leads his followers, creates trust, and lowers returns, which all lead to repeat buyers and long-term commissions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com No Product No Problem: noproductnoproblem.com Dave’s Interview with Robert Cialdini: https://gambrill.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-robert-cialdini-shares-powerful-new-insights-regarding-influence-and-persuasion-lYVVv44b Follow Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gambrill

One of the hardest parts about an affiliate promotion is shifting from promoting the free content (workshops, pdfs, reports, webinars, etc.) to promoting the paid content. It’s a challenge to go from “here’s a free thing you might like” to “now you have to pay money for this.” I’m seeing a lot of affiliates really struggling with this so I want to share my best tips with my favorite people (my podcast listeners) on how to do this effectively. Listen up and I’ll share exactly how to transition from promoting free content to paid products. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Our Recommended Affiliate Programs: mattmcwilliams.com/whatsup How to Put Together an Affiliate Bonus Package: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatebonuspackages

This is the day I’ve dreamed about for nearly 8 long years. Today is the day that my life’s mission takes shape and my book, Turn Your Passions Into Profits, releases. Come join me today for a very special episode celebrating my book launch. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

The past few months have been an absolute whirlwind. It’s been one of the craziest, fun, and exhausting times of my life, but in the end, it will all be worth it. Today, I’m sharing some of the lessons, highlights, and lowlights from my three-month book tour. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book PLUS Exclusive Bonuses: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

There’s a story behind the story with my book, Turn Your Passions Into Profits. Today, I’m revealing how it came to be, how I landed my dream publisher, everyone’s favorite story plus my favorite, and the stories my publisher wouldn’t allow me to tell. Come join me on a behind-the-scenes peek at the inside of the book…and the process that got us here. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book Join My Book Launch Team

It’s that time of year again…time to make a commitment to big changes, massive improvement, and big ideas for the year ahead. Today, I’ll reveal my top 10 suggested resolutions for affiliate marketers and affiliate managers. Commit to these and I can promise you that next year will be 10 times better than this one was! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Activation Email Templates: https://mattmcwilliams.com/activate Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

Affiliate marketing is changing, just like any industry. But what does the future hold? What can you expect in the coming year in the affiliate marketing world. Today, I share my thoughts on what affiliate marketing will look like in 2023 with my annual predictions. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

One of the most important things a business can do is create an Ideal Customer Avatar. Your avatar is a fictional person who represents your entire audience or a segment of your audience. This is the ONE person for whom you are going to create content. Today, I’ll walk you step-by-step through the process of creating your avatar and using it to get clear on who you are serving in your business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

Too many people start an online business without being clear on who they are serving. They aren’t clear on who they help. They aren’t clear on what they are passionate about and what their message is. Today, I’ll show you exactly how to get crystal clear on your audience…and what that can do for your business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to build a rewarding online business? Today’s episode is going to get you started on the right path…the proven path to taking your idea, your message, and your passion and turning it into profits. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam

Every affiliate promotion has at least one…Someone who finishes in the top 5-7 affiliates and everyone asks the same question: “How in the heck did THAT happen?” It’s easy to think that you have to have a massive email list to get on the leaderboard of your next affiliate promotion. But, in this episode I share what we found by interviewing 15 affiliates who finished in the top 10 or higher in affiliate promotions…with lists a fraction of the size of their competition. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com Join My Book Launch Team: passionsintoprofitsbook.com/launchteam