Unveiling the Secrets of Affiliate Marketing with Expert Dustin

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Summary

In this episode, Brett Deister interviews Dustin Howes, an expert in affiliate marketing. They discuss the impact of AI and the pandemic on affiliate marketing, the importance of creating a great affiliate program, and the role of personalized outreach in recruiting affiliates. They also explore old school ways of affiliate marketing, the use of AI in affiliate management, and the future of the industry. Dustin shares tips for maintaining an affiliate program and highlights the tools that can help manage it effectively. He also provides information on where to learn more about affiliate marketing.

Takeaways

• Affiliate marketing has experienced significant growth due to the pandemic and the rise of AI.
• Creating a great affiliate program requires careful planning, competitor analysis, and personalized outreach.
• Old school methods, such as manually identifying potential affiliates through keyword research, can still be effective.
• Maintaining an affiliate program involves nurturing relationships with top affiliates and providing personalized support.
• The future of affiliate marketing will likely involve a combination of AI and relationship management.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Affiliate Marketing

02:02 Impact of AI and the Pandemic on Affiliate Marketing

03:03 AI in Affiliate Marketing

04:38 Creating a Great Affiliate Program

07:13 Implementing AI in Affiliate Marketing

08:49 Old School Ways of Affiliate Marketing

11:02 Personalized Outreach in Affiliate Marketing

12:30 Maintaining an Affiliate Program

14:02 Promoting Affiliate Programs

16:15 Avoiding Pitfalls in Affiliate Marketing

17:57 Planning and Choosing the Right Tools for Affiliate Marketing

19:29 The Future of Affiliate Marketing

24:47 Tools for Managing Affiliate Programs

26:18 Combining AI and Relationship Management in Affiliate Marketing

27:20 Where to Find More Information

28:39 Conclusion