In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with John Nardolilli from FlexOffers to explore the strategies behind successful affiliate marketing programs. With decades of experience in affiliate marketing, John shares actionable insights on how brands can leverage performance-based partnerships to drive sales, optimize campaigns, and build lasting relationships with publishers.
Greg and John discuss why affiliate marketing is a game-changer for small brands, offering a risk-free way to grow without hefty upfront marketing costs. They break down the importance of understanding your competition, aligning messaging to boost conversions, and using hybrid compensation models to attract top-tier publishers. John also shares his expert tips on building trust, creating co-branded pages, and fostering long-term relationships that pay dividends.
Whether you’re a small business owner looking to scale, a publisher aiming to increase revenue, or a marketer searching for the latest trends in affiliate marketing, this episode is packed with real-world advice and strategies you can use right now.
Watch this episode to discover:
•How affiliate marketing reduces risk and boosts ROI.
•Why competitive research is essential for affiliate program success.
•The importance of trust and relationships in affiliate marketing.
•Real strategies for aligning messaging to increase conversions.
About The Boost:
The Boost is a new series brought to you by Grommet, Affiliate Summit and GiddyUp that was designed to give publishers and media professionals the vital boost they need to elevate their business through content and commerce.
Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning producer Greg Rollett, The Boost features interviews with top industry leaders—editors, publishers, directors of commerce, and Chief Revenue Officers—sharing how they propel and expand their businesses through innovative strategies in content, community, and commerce.
The Boost Is Presented By:
The Grommet. The Grommet is a leading product discovery platform that connects 1,000s of new and emerging consumer brands with millions of shoppers. Publishers can get access to share all of these products with their audience and get 20% for every sale they generate. Learn more and apply to be a publisher or affiliate at https://thegrommet.com/affiliates
Affiliate Summit West. The biggest affiliate marketing event in the WORLD is back for 2025 on February 3 – 5 in Las Vegas. If you want to meet over 7,000 advertisers, affiliates, publishers, ecom sellers, tech providers and networks in one place, then you’re going to want to pay attention because we’re offering an exclusive discount for Boost Podcast listeners. Use the code BOOST15 when you register to save 15% on your ticket! Get your ticket here: https://www.affiliatesummit.com/west
Get In Touch:
Greg Rollett can be reached at greg@thegrommet.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregrollett/
https://x.com/gregrollett
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