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April 21, 2025 42 mins

From struggling to make payroll to running multi-million-dollar affiliate programs, Matt McWilliams knows what it takes to scale a business through partnerships. In this episode of Time to Thrive, Matt breaks down the power of affiliate marketing and how entrepreneurs can leverage it to grow quickly with minimal risk.

Discover how to start your own affiliate program, attract top affiliates and avoid common mistakes that hold businesses back. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, Matt’s insights will help you turn connections into cash.

Key topics:
✅ The fastest way to scale a business with affiliate marketing
✅ Essential elements of a successful affiliate program
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when recruiting affiliates
✅ How personal branding helps attract top affiliates

Tune in and start building your affiliate empire today!

🔗 Learn more from Matt at www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100

00:00 Welcome to Time to Thrive

00:03 Meet Matt McWilliams: The Affiliate Guy

02:56 The Power of Affiliate Marketing

05:15 Matt's Journey into Affiliate Marketing

08:58 Building a Successful Affiliate Program

14:38 Common Mistakes in Affiliate Marketing

20:55 Incentivizing Affiliates for Maximum Sales

22:05 The Importance of Personal Branding

25:43 Starting Your Affiliate Marketing Journey

28:21 Innovative Affiliate Strategies

32:17 Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

35:52 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

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