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Welp I screwed that up
So Reader...let me tell you about one of the dumbest mistakes I made when I started my first affiliate program…
Sounds like fun, right? Let’s all gather round and hear The Affiliate Guy tell about the time he was an idiot.
What did I do?
I didn’t work with any affiliates outside of the United States.
Not only was that just dumb…it severely limited our growth and we missed out on a ton of opportunities…but I also missed out on meeting some awesome people.
CLICK HERE to learn how to work with international affiliates
Oh…I learned my lesson…and since my first year or so, I’ve worked with at least 50,000 affiliates from outside of the U.S.
And MOST of them have been AWESOME!
Working with internationally-based affiliates can open up a whole new world of opportunity for your affiliate program.
But there are some challenges and considerations to keep in mind.
Best regards,
Matt
The Affiliate Guy, Matt McWilliams
I'll show you how to grow your business with an affiliate program, the easiest, fastest, and least risky marketing method to increase your sales and profits. Free report shows you how to get your first 100 affiliates.
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