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Affiliate Nerd Out

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.

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13:41

Coupon API for Publishers and What FMTC can do for...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/04/16

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 comp...

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13:41

FMTC Affiliate Coupon API: Save Hours Managing...

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2026/04/16

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 fo...

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15:45

Why Your Brand's Influencer and Affiliate Teams...

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2026/04/14

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...

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14:43

Beyond Tracking: The Future of Affiliate Management...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/04/01

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 ...

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15:37

Affiliate Audits & Why Affiliate Managers Should Be...

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2026/03/30

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...

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15:18

How Airdoctor is Finding New Partners With Inflektion...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/03/19

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 s...

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15:04

SaaS Creator Stacks: How Toksta is Helping B2B...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/03/17

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 movi...

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12:49

How Inflektion's Social Listening Tool Is Saving...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/03/16

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 becaus...

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14:53

How We're Surviving As Affiliate Consultants Without...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/03/13

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. Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

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9:27

How to Survive and Thrive a Las Vegas Conference

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/03/11

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 Conferen...

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14:51

How to Handle Unrealistic Brand Expectations in...

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2026/03/09

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

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16:17

The CPC affiliate with Guaranteed ROI: Goloot

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2026/03/05

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 awarenes...

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6:30

How To Scale Affiliate Program Strategy: 4 Proven...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/02/26

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 ear...

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15:12

Affiliate Strategies During the Holidays: How to...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/02/24

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 tr...

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19:03

How Smart Brands Avoid FTC Nightmares with Affiliate...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/02/12

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 proces...

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15:25

How to increase customer lifetime value with...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/02/04

Learn how to increase customer lifetime value with a simple text using Warehouse Bob. Brett Fairall joins 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 an...

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14:18

Navigating Grief and Work In Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/01/20

Dustinhowes.com/affistash For more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com

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19:34

Levanta Review: The Best The Best Ecommerce Affiliate...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2026/01/14

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...

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57:35

How to Calculate Conference ROI: A Framework for...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2025/12/18

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 an...

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35:49

Everflow CRUSHES Legacy Tech: Why it is the Best...

Affiliate Nerd Out ·

2025/12/02

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 commo...

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