Kickbacks & Contracts: Affiliate Marketing Without the Sleaze with Michelle Whitehead

Hold onto your fairy wings this week Suzanne is joined by Michelle Whitehead (aka “the lawyer from fairyland”) for a magical yet practical deep dive into the world of affiliate marketing.

If you’ve ever wondered how to ethically earn a little extra by sharing what you already love, or you’ve side-eyed affiliate offers that felt a bit…MLM-adjacent...this episode is your cup of no-nonsense tea.

In this episode Suzanne and Michelle discuss: 

• Affiliate Marketing 101: What it actually is (spoiler: not a pyramid scheme) and how you can use it without having your own business.

• Legal Must-Knows: Michelle breaks down why agreements matter and how they protect everyone involved.

• Keeping It Human: Contracts with heart? Yep. It’s all about connection, clarity, and making sure no one’s left confused or out of pocket.

• Future-Proof Your Deals: Businesses grow, and so should your agreements. We talk flexibility, fairness, and how to keep your contracts in line with your values.

• Custom Fit Matters: Not all affiliate relationships are created equal, learn how to tailor your terms so they actually work for you.

• Mindful Marketing: How staying in integrity with your commission rates can create ripple effects that benefit your whole business community.

This is your permission slip to make affiliate marketing fun, fair, and fully aligned with your business values, no sleaze required.

Find out more about Michelle here: https://www.carefreecounsel.com 

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