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

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

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    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
  3. How to Survive and Thrive a Las Vegas Conference

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    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
  4. How to Handle Unrealistic Brand Expectations in Affiliate Marketing

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    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
  5. The CPC affiliate with Guaranteed ROI: Goloot

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

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    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
  7. Affiliate Strategies During the Holidays: How to Utilize this time

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    Affiliate Strategies During the Holidays: How to Utilize this time

    Ending a partnership is never easy, especially when a brand faces a sudden budget crunch. Christen Evans (she/her) and I talked about how to handle these awkward breakups without burning bridges. We have both seen brands pause services right before the holidays because their Q4 didn't hit the mark. My biggest piece of advice is to avoid holding a program hostage. Demanding extra payments or blocking access only hurts your reputation in the long run. Instead, I focus on creating a smooth transition document to help them succeed while we are apart. This gesture of goodwill often leads to clients coming back when their funding returns. We also discussed the new YouTube Shopping affiliate program and how it might change creator outreach. Plus, I shared a few productivity tools that help me run a one-man show without losing my mind. How do you handle it when a long-term client needs to step away for a while? Do you leave the door open or move on completely? Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

    15 min
  8. How Smart Brands Avoid FTC Nightmares with Affiliate Compliance Management with Joe Campanella

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    How Smart Brands Avoid FTC Nightmares with Affiliate Compliance Management with Joe Campanella

    In this episode of Affiliate Nerd Out SaaS Review edition, host Dustin Howes is joined by Joe Campanella, CEO of Comply, an AI-powered compliance platform designed to review marketing, sales, and affiliate content for FTC compliance. Joe shares insights on the importance of affiliate compliance, common pain points in the industry, and how Comply's solutions can help businesses proactively manage and monitor their affiliate activities. Learn about the platforms' key features, onboarding process, and the critical role of compliance in protecting your brand from potential FTC violations. Watch the full episode to discover how to safeguard your affiliate program effectively. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:21 Meet Joe Campanella and Comply 01:01 The Importance of Affiliate Compliance 03:48 Challenges in Affiliate Compliance Management 05:33 How Comply's Tool Solves Compliance Issues 11:40 Onboarding with Comply 13:48 Conclusion and Call to Action Schedule a Demo with Complily: https://dustinhowes.com/complily 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

    19 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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  • Autoria
    Dustin Howes
  • Anos em atividade
    2023 - 2026
  • Episódios
    153
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