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.
Affiliate Marketing Shakeup: Rakuten & Impact Merger Insights for Agencies & BrandsDustin Howes and co-host Cristen Evans discuss Rakuten joining forces with Impact and the resulting migration of Rakuten merchants to Impact, calling it a major industry consolidation with an aggressive, wave-based timeline complicated by contracts and unresolved pricing details. They explore what this means for agencies and consultants, including fears that Impact’s referrals to agency partners could shrink and concerns about conflicts of interest as Rakuten’s managed-services arm gets “first crack” at accounts and may try to poach agency-of-record relationships. They note potential operational hiccups seen in past consolidations , possible publisher friction with Impact, and opportunities for agencies to support large-scale migrations. They also preview “Alfie Bridge,” a planned migration tool to help brands and agencies automate partner transitions.00:00 Agency Migration Opportunity00:35 Welcome and Introductions00:53 Disneyland Week Recap01:48 Rakuten and Impact News04:21 Agency Referral Concerns07:38 Platform Shift and AOR Risks11:05 Poaching and Ethics Talk13:29 Pricing and Migration Waves15:33 Alfie Bridge Migration Tool19:08 Events and Closing ThoughtsSubscribe to this channel for more affiliate program growth tactics.Want to recruit more affiliates? https://affistash.comConnect with Dustin Howes on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinhowes#AffiliateMarketing #AffiliateNews #MarketingStrategy#DigitalMarketing #AffiliateTools #PerformanceMarketing #MarketingInsights #IndustryUpdate #MarketingPodcast#OnlineBusiness #AffiliateManagers #MarketingTrends #BusinessGrowth #ContentMarketing #EntrepreneurLife Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
5/7/26 • 23:32
Are you still manually hunting for partners like it's 2010? If you aren't using artificial intelligence to handle the heavy lifting, you aren't just working too hard; you're actively falling behind. In this episode of Affiliate Nerd Out, I'm sitting down with a true legend in the performance marketing world, Matt Frary. He's built and exited six companies, and now, he's officially my new boss.We're pulling back the curtain on Alfie, our new recruitment super tool that's designed to give affiliate managers their lives back. We're talking about saving ten hours of grunt work every single week. Imagine what you could do with an extra ten hours. You could spend more time with your family, focus on high-level strategy, or finally stop staring at spreadsheets until your eyes bleed.Matt breaks down how we're using Claude and autonomous agents to index everything in our universe (emails, Slack, Google Drive) to make recruitment smarter and faster. If you're wondering how to recruit affiliates without losing your mind, this is the blueprint. We aren't looking to replace the human element because robots talking to robots isn't how business happens. Instead, we're building an assistant that handles the data analysis and outreach so you can focus on the real human connections that actually drive revenue.We also get into some personal wins, including Matt's son choosing Baylor and a wild last-minute trip to the Final Four. Whether you're a director of marketing or a solo affiliate manager, you can't sleep on these tools. Check out what we're building over at https://www.xpflow.app/ and see how we're changing the game for operators.00:00 AI Or Get Left Behind00:33 Meet Matt Frary01:57 Alfie And The Acquisition03:33 Building For Family Time05:50 Final Four Weekend08:13 Matt's Entrepreneur Journey09:58 Autonomous Agents In Practice13:16 Upskilling With Notion AI14:22 Wrap Up And GoodbyeSubscribe to the channel for more affiliate program growth tactics.Want to recruit more affiliates? Get started at https://affistash.comConnect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinhowes#AffiliateMarketing #AIinMarketing #DigitalMarketing #AffiliateNerdOut #MarketingStrategy #AItools #ChatGPT #NotionAI #AIAutomation #WorkSmarter #TechInMarketing #alfie Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
5/1/26 • 16:03
Moving from consulting to a steady job is a big change. In this recent episode of Affiliate Nerd Out #RealTalkFriday, Christen Evans (she/her) and I talked about the realities of that transition—from the relief of a stable paycheck to the risks of poor tracking and why some businesses should wait before launching an affiliate program.Topics we covered:1. Consulting vs. in-house stability2. Tracking mistakes that waste budget3. Attribution gaps and reporting issues4. Why some brands should wait to launchConsulting can feel like constant pressure to generate revenue from the next client. A structured organization can offer stability many independent professionals miss.One big takeaway: integrity means helping brands avoid bad investments, even when it means turning down business.What do you miss most about being an employee when you work for yourself?🔻 Check the full article: https://lnkd.in/gj9duebS#AffiliateMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #ConsultingLife #InHouseMarketin g #PartnershipMarketing #MarketingStrategy #Attribution #Entrepreneurship #AgencyLife #RealTalkFriday Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
4/29/26 • 15:50
In this Affiliate Nerd Out episode, Nedarator Dustin Howes interviews Jorge Barbosa from WeCanTrack about common publisher pain points with Affiliate Conversion Tracking, including lacking aggregation, logging into multiple networks, relying on manual sub IDs, and struggling to attribute transactions to sessions, landing pages, and traffic sources. Jorge explains how WeCanTrack pulls transaction data from networks like CJ, Awin, and Impact into one dashboard with hourly updates, compares performance periods, matches conversions to clicks and traffic sources, and pushes commission and conversion data into tools like GA4, ads platforms, and BigQuery to optimize paid campaigns for real sales, CPA, and ROAS. The episode also covers setup steps for WordPress and non-WordPress sites, performance alerts, benefits for affiliate manager relationships, and advanced features like link testing, link building, and link monetization, plus a 15-day trial link. Simplify your affiliate tracking—get started with WeCanTrack using the link below! https://wecantrack.com/affiliate-dash...00:00 Affiliate Tracking Pain 00:44 Show Intro Guests 04:45 Publisher Blind Spots 07:12 Attribution By Channel 10:53 One Dashboard View 12:44 Quick Setup Tutorial 15:19 GA4 And BigQuery 17:08 Future AI Alerts 24:14 Getting Started Steps 25:46 Advanced Publisher Tools 27:49 Trial And Wrap UpSubscribe to this channel for more affiliate program growth tactics.Connect with Dustin Howes on Linkedin: / dustinhowes #AffiliateMarketing #AffiliateTracking The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
4/27/26 • 26:52
Where to Find Honest Product Reviews in 2026 (AI Fakes, Trusted Sources & Affiliate Compliance)Dustin Howes of Affiliate Nerd Out explains how AI-generated fake reviews are rapidly increasing, making “is this review real?” the wrong question and shifting the focus to whether the source is trustworthy. He highlights review sources that still earn trust in 2026, including Consumer Reports (nonprofit, no ads, large testing budget and possible free library access), Wirecutter (20–40 hours of research per category with a wall between editorial and commerce), Reddit (useful but increasingly gamed), and YouTube reviews that show real product use, while noting AI video is improving. He also discusses using AI chatbots as a starting point for recommendations, not a final answer, and outlines how affiliate managers should evaluate review partners as Google’s helpful content update wipes out low-quality listicle sites. He notes the FTC’s 2024 rule targeting fake reviews with penalties up to $53,000 per violation and mentions warning letters sent in 2025, then directs viewers to his full article and a free 15-minute exploration call for affiliate program growth, compliance, and AI for Affiliate Marketing.Looking for product reviews you can actually trust? Check out this curated list of the best review sites here: 👉 https://dustinhowes.com/best-product-...Subscribe to this channel for more affiliate program growth tactics.Want to recruit more affiliates? https://affistash.comConnect with Dustin Howes on Linkedin: / dustinhowes #ProductReviews #HonestReviews #AffiliateMarketing #FakeReviews #AIReviews #ReviewSites #OnlineShoppingTips #AffiliateNerdOut #DigitalMarketing #EcommerceTips #TrustworthyReviews #MarketingStrategy #ContentMarketing Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
4/23/26 • 05:55
Stop wasting hours manually updating expired coupons and broken links that frustrate your customers. Pushing traffic to dead deals is a losing game for affiliate managers and publishers alike. Most teams try to manage this chaos with messy spreadsheets and dozens of network logins, but there is a better way to handle your data. You can replace that manual work with a clean affiliate coupon API that does the heavy lifting for you.In this video, I'll show you how FMTC acts as a central hub for your entire affiliate operation. This tool validates and standardizes offers from over 20 networks and 19,000 merchants into one reliable feed. You can finally stop the constant cleanup and focus on scaling your revenue instead. I'll walk you through the setup process and show you how to access verified deals that are ready to post immediately.Start your 14-day FMTC free trial to see how much time you can save. https://www.dustinhowes.com/fmtc Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
4/16/26 • 13:41
Dustin Howes hosts Affiliate Nerd Out with guest Brook Schaaf of FMTC to explain why an affiliate coupon API matters for publishers and what opportunity cost sites face without it. Brook describes FMTC, founded in 2007, as a coupon and deal feed (plus product feeds and merchant services like Affistash) that powers many large coupon and rewards sites by ingesting offers from 20+ networks and thousands of merchants, then testing, normalizing, and distributing clean, structured data. They compare FMTC to raw network feeds and scraped coupon sources, noting common issues like broken links, incorrect fields, time zone errors, expired or invented codes, and the resulting poor user experience and lost clicks. The episode highlights faster integration, centralized deal management, validated offers available via API/UI in multiple formats, and how clean deal data can improve conversions and support business development.00:00 Coupon API Opportunity Cost00:20 Show Intro And Guest01:21 What FMTC Does02:14 Coupon API Explained03:11 Why Data Quality Matters04:56 Conversion And Shopper Behavior06:06 FMTC Setup Walkthrough08:59 Integration Speed And Use Cases10:34 Future Of Coupon APIs11:34 Final Takeaways And OutroStart your 14-day FMTC free trial to see how much time you can save. https://www.dustinhowes.com/fmtcSubscribe to this channel for more affiliate program growth tactics. Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
4/16/26 • 13:41
Dustin Howes and Christen Evans discuss the hidden costs of siloed marketing teams and the messy reality of affiliate management in this episode of Real Talk Friday. They explain why separating your influencer and affiliate divisions limits growth and causes major communication gaps with creators.You'll hear about common industry headaches like broken SKU-level reporting and the struggle of backtracking through massive spreadsheets to fix commission errors. Dustin shares a raw story about a Little League meltdown that disrupted his week, while Christen offers practical advice for managing burnout. They also explore how to use AI tools for complex data tasks and the future of creator monetization.0:00 Weekly check-in and Little League drama 5:25 Fixing broken SKU level reporting 7:05 The dangers of siloing influencer and affiliate teams 9:55 Using Claude and AI for spreadsheet automation 12:30 Building content creator partnerships in the food space 14:55 Starting a YouTube channel for the next generationSubscribe to this channel for more affiliate program growth tactics.💡 If you’re enjoying these candid convos, make sure to give this video a thumbs up, hit that subscribe button, and click the bell to stay in the loop for future episodes. 🌟 Need help with your affiliate program? Dustin will find you the help you are looking for in a 15 minute call. Book your call now here: http://dustinhowes.com/explore📩 Connect with Dustin Howes on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinhowes#AffiliateMarketing #affiliatemanager #affiliatenerdout #realtalkfriday #brandinfluencer #MarketingTalk #ContentCreation #CreatorEconomy #InfluencerMarketing #MarketingLife Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
4/14/26 • 15:45
Most brands make decisions about influencer marketing based on vibes and gut feelings; however, that approach usually leads to wasted budgets and messy data.I recently spoke with Tammy Pham, MBA from Inflektion about why tracking performance feels so broken for most e-commerce companies. One brand they work with had a complex funnel where they only paid affiliates after a customer completed a blood test.Most platforms can't handle that level of detail, so the brand struggled to see where people dropped off.Tammy explained how event-based tracking solves this by following every step of the customer journey (even the weird ones).She also shared a tactic that boosted conversion rates by over 200% for Oura Ring.Topic Highlights:1. Moving from gut feelings to data-driven decisions2. Using event-based tracking for complex customer journeys3. Boosting conversion rates by 200% with co-branded landing pages4. Why micro-influencers often outperform big names5. Keeping creator trust alive through the checkout processTammy says event-based tracking maps the whole journey. Oura Ring grew by using landing pages with creator photos and quotes. This keeps trust high through the checkout process.Even micro-influencers with 5,000 followers can beat big names with the right tools.What is your biggest ROI challenge? Is it coupon leaks or bad data? Let's talk in the comments.#influencermarketing #affiliatemarketing #ecommercegrowth Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
4/1/26 • 15:06
Stop wasting your budget on affiliate programs that sit untouched. Discover how a deep-dive audit can turn a stagnant channel into a massive revenue driver. This week, we're talking about the raw reality of managing big brands and why your best employees should probably have a side hustle.We break down the exact checklist for a professional affiliate audit, from tracking failures to competitor analysis. You'll see why the "publisher perspective" is the missing piece in most strategies. Plus, we tackle the controversial topic of moonlighting. It's not about losing focus; it's about gaining the skills and perspective that your primary job could never provide. If you want to scale your program or your career, you can't afford to miss these insights. Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
3/30/26 • 16:00
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 Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
3/19/26 • 15:41
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? Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
3/17/26 • 15:27
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/infHow 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 Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
3/16/26 • 13:13
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. Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
3/13/26 • 15:16
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 Conferences00:27 The Unique Challenges of Las Vegas Conferences01:03 Preparation Tips: Booking and Scheduling03:08 Essential Gear for Conference Success04:32 Staying Focused and Professional05:17 Managing Alcohol and Social Situations06:57 Handling the Aftermath and Recovery07:35 Final Thoughts and Networking GoalsAffiliate Manager Mastermind:https://www.skool.com/affiliatemasteryThe 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 Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
3/11/26 • 09:50
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 Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
3/9/26 • 15:14
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 Goloothttps://dustinhowes.com/goloot00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:35 Meet Lucas and Go Loot00:59 Go Loot's Unique Approach03:49 Demo and Features04:05 Client Success Stories04:43 Content Strategy Insights07:22 Pricing Model Explained10:08 Conclusion and Call to ActionWant to recruit more affiliates? https://affistash.comConnect with Dustin Howes on LinkedIn: / dustinhowes Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
3/5/26 • 16:40
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 Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
2/26/26 • 06:53
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? Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
2/24/26 • 15:35
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 Welcome00:21 Meet Joe Campanella and Comply01:01 The Importance of Affiliate Compliance03:48 Challenges in Affiliate Compliance Management05:33 How Comply's Tool Solves Compliance Issues11:40 Onboarding with Comply13:48 Conclusion and Call to ActionSchedule a Demo with Complily:https://dustinhowes.com/complilyWant to recruit more affiliates? https://affistash.comConnect with Dustin Howes on LinkedIn: / dustinhowes Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
2/12/26 • 19:26
Learn how to increase customer lifetime value with a simple text using Warehouse Bob. Brett Fairalljoins Dustin Howes in this edition of Affiliate Nerd Out to discuss boosting lifetime and order value with customers. This Waarehouse Bob Review reveals how their AI-driven platform enhances e-commerce sales by increasing average order value, lifetime value, and retention through innovative SMS and email marketing strategies. Learn how Warehouse Bob’s automated systems offer seamless upsells and exceptional customer service without extra hassle for customers. Brett also shares insights into their client onboarding process and upcoming features, including lead generation and potential crypto integrations. Don’t miss out on this in-depth look at revolutionizing e-commerce with cutting-edge technology!Check out Warehouse Bob!https://dustinhowes.com/bob Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
2/4/26 • 15:48
Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
1/20/26 • 14:42
Stop struggling with low Amazon commissions and take control of your affiliate program. In this episode of Affiliate Nerd Out, I sat down with Owen Guetschow from Levanta to show you how brands are scaling their sales on Amazon.Levanta is a specialized platform that helps sellers build and manage affiliate programs directly within the Amazon ecosystem. If you've felt stuck with the basic Amazon Associates program or find manual tracking too difficult, this tool is the solution you need. You'll learn how to set custom commission rates, automate product sampling, and use accurate data pulled straight from your Amazon backend.Owen walks through a live demo of the platform, showing exactly how to find the right creators and manage thousands of partnerships in one place. Whether you're a brand looking for more traffic or an affiliate wanting better rewards, this video explains how to make the Amazon marketplace work for you.Support the show and explore Levanta here: https://dustinhowes.com/levanta Connect with Owen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-guetschow/Email: owen@levanta.ioWhat’s your biggest frustration with the current Amazon affiliate setup? Let us know in the comments. Don't forget to subscribe for more reviews of the best tools in the industry.#LavantaReview #amazonaffiliatemarketing #BestEcommerceAffiliateSoftware #LavantaDemo Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
1/14/26 • 19:57
Stop guessing if that expensive flight and hotel stay actually paid off for your business. Most companies go to conferences, have a few good chats, and come home with nothing but a fat expense report. This episode shows you exactly how to prove your worth to leadership by calculating conference ROI with cold, hard data. We've brought together three industry veterans to share their simple frameworks for tracking reach, relationships, and revenue.You'll learn how to move past vanity metrics and start connecting every handshake to measurable pipeline. Our experts break down their personal systems for managing packed schedules and turning awkward lobby run-ins into six-figure deals. Stop tossing your badges in the trash without a plan. Watch now to learn how to justify your 2026 conference calendar and make every event a win for your brand.What's your go-to move for following up after a busy event? Let us know in the comments.Inside this deep dive:The three R framework: Reach, Relationships, and Revenue.How to rank meetings so you don't ghost your best leads.Why your after-hours networking might be more valuable than the sessions.Tips for using show apps and CRMs without looking like a robot.Strategies for choosing which events to skip next year.Check out the free conference ROI tracker and guide mentioned in the video:https://www.dustin.nl/conferencehttps://www.dustin.nl/conference1Don't forget to like and subscribe for more deep dives into affiliate marketing and business growth. The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up If you’re serious about affiliate partnerships, you need to know FMTC. They help brands connect with qualified, trusted content partners instead of wasting time on low-quality traffic. FMTC is where top publishers go to discover offers they actually want to promote—and where brands go to scale affiliate revenue with real relationships, not spammy outreach. If you want smarter affiliate growth, check out FMTC at Dustinhowes.com/fmtc Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
12/18/25 • 59:13
What if you could track every customer touchpoint and finally stop guessing about your affiliate marketing performance? That's the power we're uncovering today. I'm your host, Dustin Howes, and today on Affiliate Nerd Out #SAASProductReview, I'm reviewing one of my favorite SaaS platforms, Everflow. I consider this the best affiliate marketing platform for businesses. Joining me is Curt Frieden, SVP of business development at Everflow. We discuss everything from platform capabilities to common affiliate marketing pain points.If you're an affiliate manager, CEO, or founder looking to start or switch your affiliate program, this is the episode for you. We cover everything from common struggles brands face to Everflow's ability to scale with you, whether you're a startup or an enterprise-level company.Here’s what stood out to me:1. Addressing Program Pitfalls: Curt highlights that many businesses underestimate the time and effort needed to run a successful affiliate program. Basic tracking setup, reporting accuracy, and managing fraud remain persistent issues for businesses.2. Built for Scale and Flexibility: Everflow's architecture is modern and designed to handle billions of clicks per month. They offer the flexibility brands need for diverse attribution models (like first-click) and multiple action tracking, surpassing the limitations of older tech stacks.3. Beyond Simple Tracking: A best-in-class platform goes deeper than just recording a sale. Everflow enables advanced reporting to segment traffic, track multiple events in the user funnel, and determine the true value and lifetime cycle of customers driven by partners.4. Automation in Fraud and Optimization: Everflow's alert and Smart Switch features are essential tools for affiliate managers. They automate decision-making based on preset KPIs, like shutting off fraudulent traffic sources or those not meeting performance goals.5. Smooth Migration: Switching platforms is scary, particularly when it involves moving your revenue plumbing. Curt confirms that Everflow has developed processes for "predictable migration," ensuring no revenue or conversion loss during the transition from a legacy platform.Curious about how Everflow can help your business grow? We do a quick demo showing the customizable dashboard, advanced reporting capabilities, and the robust marketplace for partner recruitment.Want to learn more? Grab a demo:🔗 https://www.dustinhowes.com/everflow#affiliatemarketingplatform #Everflow The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
12/2/25 • 36:43
The true cost of affiliate marketing often gets ignored. Many brands think affiliate is a simple pay-for-performance channel, but the real expenses go far beyond commissions.In this deep dive, join me, Dustin Howes (Affiliate Marketing Concierge), alongside industry experts Haafiz Dossa (CEO of Inflektion), Brook Schaf (CEO of FMTC), and Jake Fuller (CEO of JB Commerce). We uncover the hidden costs that quietly drain your ROI, from setup fees and technology expenses to team resources and the hidden leaks of fraud and coupon abuse.We walk you through every stage of the affiliate journey, from launch to scale, spotlighting the expenses and strategic tradeoffs that can make or break your program's profits.Don't let hidden costs sabotage your program's success. Watch now to learn what it really takes to win in affiliate marketing.Panelist:Haafiz Dossa, CEO of Inflektion: / haafiz Website: https://inflektion.ai/Brook Schaaf, CEO of FMTC: / brookschaaf Website: https://www.fmtc.co/Website: The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up If you’re serious about affiliate partnerships, you need to know FMTC. They help brands connect with qualified, trusted content partners instead of wasting time on low-quality traffic. FMTC is where top publishers go to discover offers they actually want to promote—and where brands go to scale affiliate revenue with real relationships, not spammy outreach. If you want smarter affiliate growth, check out FMTC at Dustinhowes.com/fmtc Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
11/25/25 • 59:56
The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
11/21/25 • 26:01
The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
11/11/25 • 35:24
The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
11/11/25 • 33:39
Join me for an insightful episode of Affiliate Nerd Out as I sit down with Sarah Adam, Influencer Marketing Manager at Wix, to explore the evolving world of B2B influencer marketing. From her unexpected start in the field to leading campaigns that reshape brand perception, Sarah shares her journey and expertise in building authentic connections with creators.We also cover:The power of LinkedIn for B2B influencer marketing and how Sarah grew her following to 30K+ by sharing authentic, value-driven content.Why Wix prioritizes brand awareness over conversions in influencer campaigns—and how they measure success.The rise of AI in influencer marketing: opportunities, challenges, and the future of authenticity.Tips for securing budgets, finding the right creators, and building long-term partnerships.Chapter Timestamps: 0:02:00 - From B2C to B2B: Wix’s Influencer Marketing Evolution 0:07:45 - LinkedIn Growth: Sarah’s Strategy for Authentic Engagement 0:14:00 - The Challenges of Finding Authentic B2B Creators 0:22:30 - Budgeting for Influencer Campaigns: Tips for Marketers 0:31:00 - The Future of B2B Influencer Marketing: AI and BeyondLike, subscribe, and share your thoughts on the future of influencer marketing in the comments!#AffiliateMarketing #InfluencerMarketing #B2BMarketing #LinkedInGrowth #AI #DigitalMarketing The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com
10/23/25 • 37:47
