Affiliate Nerd Out

Dustin Howes
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Partnership marketing enthusiasts and affiliate marketing gurus are sharing their best strategies for affiliate program growth. New guests every week will come to discuss hot topics in the industry and what latest growth hacks working right now.

  1. How Airdoctor is Finding New Partners With Inflektion With Mark Jacobs

    MAR 19

    How Airdoctor is Finding New Partners With Inflektion With Mark Jacobs

    Many affiliate programs fail because they treat partners like a list of names rather than a human community. Most brands chase big influencers with massive fees, but they often ignore the organic fans already talking about them. Real growth in the health and wellness space happens when you stop buying reach and start building TRUST. I recently sat with Mark Jacobs from AirDoctor to discuss how they scaled their affiliate success. They focus on science and third-party validation to win over skeptical consumers. The most important lessons from their approach are: 1. Look for the people already using your product before you try to recruit new ones. 2. Use gifting programs to let creators test the quality for themselves before they sign on. 3. Focus on partners who have a real connection to health and wellness practices. 4. Monitor social content to ensure partners make safe, compliant claims about your product. 5. High-trust micro-influencers often drive better long-term results than one-off celebrity posts. 6. Attend niche events to meet your community and find emerging creators in person. Treat your program like a partnership where both sides share the same values. Managing an affiliate program acts like a bridge between a brand and its most vocal fans. When you provide the right tools and scientific proof, your partners can speak with more authority. This works because people buy from those they trust, especially when it comes to the air they breathe or the water they drink. How do you keep your creators on track with brand compliance without stifling their voice? Do you prefer working with a few large creators or a big network of smaller ones? #affiliatemarketing  #influencermarketing  #affiliatenerdout  #healthandwellness #brandgrowth  #airdoctor #digitalmarketing Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    15 min
  2. SaaS Creator Stacks: How Toksta is Helping B2B Campaigns Find Top Creators

    MAR 17

    SaaS Creator Stacks: How Toksta is Helping B2B Campaigns Find Top Creators

    Most B2B companies fall into the trap of hiring creators based on follower counts alone. A person might have 100,000 subscribers, but if those people aren't your ideal customers, you're just throwing money at a megaphone. The real challenge is finding the niche experts who hold the attention of the exact decision-makers you need to reach. I recently sat down with Sam Cassman from Toksta to discuss how SaaS Creator Stacks are changing the way we identify and vet partners. We explored how moving away from manual keyword searches saves weeks of time. Here are the key shifts happening in B2B influencer marketing right now: 1. Prioritize audience composition over total follower count. 2. Use automated vetting to see where an influencer's audience actually works. 3. Look for consistent engagement in the comments rather than just likes. 4. Verify that a creator's recent content stays within your specific niche. 5. Focus on LinkedIn for high-intent professional data. 6. Enrich profile data to see real-time performance metrics before reaching out. Think of a modern SaaS creator stack like a high-powered filter for a gold mine. Instead of panning through the entire river by hand, you're using a system that instantly flags the real nuggets. This approach ensures you only spend your budget on people who can actually move the needle for your brand. It transforms the process from a guessing game into a data-driven strategy. You no longer have to wonder if a creator's audience matches your ICP because you have the proof in front of you. How do you currently vet potential partners for your B2B campaigns? Do you find that LinkedIn creators provide better results than those on other platforms? Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    15 min
  3. How Inflektion's Social Listening Tool Is Saving Affiliate Managers Time With Haafiz Dooza

    MAR 16

    How Inflektion's Social Listening Tool Is Saving Affiliate Managers Time With Haafiz Dooza

    Most brands have no idea what their affiliates are actually saying in their videos. They spend thousands on partnerships but leave the actual content to chance because manual monitoring is a massive time sink. Watching every TikTok, Reel, and YouTube mention feels like a losing battle. I recently sat down with Haafiz Dossa from Inflektion to discuss how AI is changing the way we handle social listening. We looked at how typical affiliate managers miss out on recruitment and compliance because they can't see the full picture in real time. What we talked about: How Inflektion generates one-paragraph summaries to save you time.How it flags brand risk levels using your safety and script guidelines.How it identifies fans mentioning your brand who aren’t yet in your program.How it monitors competitor hashtags and mentions to stay ahead of trends.How it uses creator audience data to automatically tailor landing pages for better conversion.How it quickly identifies top-performing content to give creators actionable video strategy feedback.This tool acts like a digital filter for your brand, cutting through the noise so you can focus on relationships and content that truly move the needle. Instead of guessing if partners follow the rules, you get a clear dashboard of every mention, organized by risk and relevance. This shift from reactive to proactive management saves time, protects your brand, and helps you spot the next big influencer before competitors do. Get a demo with Inflektion here: https://dustinhowes.com/inf How much time does your team spend manually checking affiliate or influencer content? What’s your biggest compliance headache with video creators today? #AffiliateMarketing #Inflektion  #SocialListening  #CreatorEconomy #InfluencerMarketing  #MarketingTechnology #PartnershipAutomation Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    13 min
  4. How We're Surviving As Affiliate Consultants Without A 401k

    MAR 13

    How We're Surviving As Affiliate Consultants Without A 401k

    Being a solo consultant means you are the CEO, the CFO, and the HR department. Christen Evans (she/her) I shared our best tips for handling the isolation and financial stress that come with the job. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gdeWre4G and learn how to build a safety net and stay sane while working for yourself. Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    15 min
  5. How to Survive and Thrive a Las Vegas Conference

    MAR 11

    How to Survive and Thrive a Las Vegas Conference

    Las Vegas conferences are unique, often leaving attendees drained and distracted. This video offers a comprehensive survival guide with actionable tips on early booking, scheduling, essential gear, professionalism, alcohol management, and maximizing networking opportunities. Learn how to balance professional boundaries and personal health to make the most out of your Las Vegas conference experience. Prepare to go home exhausted but victorious! 00:00 Introduction: Surviving Las Vegas Conferences 00:27 The Unique Challenges of Las Vegas Conferences 01:03 Preparation Tips: Booking and Scheduling 03:08 Essential Gear for Conference Success 04:32 Staying Focused and Professional 05:17 Managing Alcohol and Social Situations 06:57 Handling the Aftermath and Recovery 07:35 Final Thoughts and Networking Goals Affiliate Manager Mastermind: https://www.skool.com/affiliatemastery The ultimate affiliate manager toolkit: https://dustinhowes.com/the-ultimate-list-of-affiliate-management-tools/ Connect with Dustin Howes on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinhowes Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    9 min
  6. How to Handle Unrealistic Brand Expectations in Affiliate Marketing

    MAR 9

    How to Handle Unrealistic Brand Expectations in Affiliate Marketing

    Headline: "We want a viral campaign. Also, we have $0 for the budget." 🤡 We’ve all heard it. The CEO dreams of 50 high-quality partners and millions of organic views, all on a performance-only model with zero upfront investment. In my latest chat with Christen Evans (she/her) , we broke down the hilarity and the headache of managing unrealistic brand expectations in affiliate marketing. From the "split-screen" tech glitches in Chrome to why you should NEVER turn down a $2,000 vibration plate (even if it just sits in the corner), we covered the real-world grind of being an affiliate manager. Key takeaways from the full post: 1/ Why "Product Seeding" is your secret weapon for authentic pitches. 2/ How to explain to brands that "viral" isn't a menu item you can just order. 3/ Why managing a new program is exactly like potty training a puppy (accidents will happen!). If we can’t laugh at the absurdity of our daily spreadsheets, we’re doing it wrong. Read the full breakdown and see my upcoming webinar schedule here: https://lnkd.in/gSqMFqjd #AffiliateMarketing #MarketingHumor #Partnerships #DigitalMarketing #DustinHowes Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    15 min
  7. The CPC affiliate with Guaranteed ROI: Goloot

    MAR 5

    The CPC affiliate with Guaranteed ROI: Goloot

    In this episode of Affiliate Nerd Out Publisher Highlight, Dustin welcomes back Lucas, the founder of GoLoot, to discuss their innovative approach to content-based advertising. Lucas explains how GoLoot helps brands drive revenue through performance outcomes ranging from traffic to conversions and sales. With a network of 300 premium editorial partners, Go Loot reaches around 75 million unique shoppers in North America. They offer a variety of ad formats optimized for conversion, not awareness, and work on flexible pricing models such as cost per click, cost per lead, and cost per action. Tune in to learn more about how Go Loot provides guaranteed results and supports brands in optimizing their content strategies for successful affiliate marketing. Check out Goloot https://dustinhowes.com/goloot 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:35 Meet Lucas and Go Loot 00:59 Go Loot's Unique Approach 03:49 Demo and Features 04:05 Client Success Stories 04:43 Content Strategy Insights 07:22 Pricing Model Explained 10:08 Conclusion and Call to Action Want to recruit more affiliates? https://affistash.com Connect with Dustin Howes on LinkedIn:   / dustinhowes   Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    16 min
  8. How To Scale Affiliate Program Strategy: 4 Proven Steps For Growth

    FEB 26

    How To Scale Affiliate Program Strategy: 4 Proven Steps For Growth

    Most affiliate programs fail because they are treated like a "set and forget" project. If you want to scale, your strategy must match your revenue. What works at $1M ARR will break your program at $10M. I’ve broken down the 4 proven stages of affiliate growth: Stage 1: Why you should NOT launch under $1M ARR. Stage 2: Testing the waters with part-time help. Stage 3: When to hire an agency for speed. Stage 4: Using a hybrid model to hit $20M+. Stop wasting money on advanced tactics too early. Read the full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/gwmhNBAg Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    7 min
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Partnership marketing enthusiasts and affiliate marketing gurus are sharing their best strategies for affiliate program growth. New guests every week will come to discuss hot topics in the industry and what latest growth hacks working right now.

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    Dustin Howes
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    2023 - 2026
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