Who should run your affiliate program?


​Hey Reader,​

Choosing an affiliate manager feels like a guessing game for most people, but it doesn't have to.

In this week's episode, I'm breaking down the traits and skills that matter, where great affiliate managers tend to come from, and how to tell the difference between someone who "knows affiliates" and someone who can build and run a real program.

CLICK HERE to listen to "How to Choose the Right Affiliate Manager" now! (or read the transcript)

If you're about to make a hire, this episode could save you from a very expensive mistake.

A bad hire in this role doesn't just cost you salary.

It costs you months of lost momentum, affiliates who go cold, and a program that stagnates when it should be growing.

I cover:

- The traits that separate good affiliate managers from great ones

- Where to find candidates (the pool is smaller than you think)

- The questions to ask before you make an offer

- The red flags most people miss until it's too late

This one's worth a listen (or read) before you post that job listing.

Check it out here!

Best regards,

Matt.

P.S. The wrong affiliate manager hire sets your program back months.

This episode tells you what to look for before you post the listing.

CLICK HERE to learn "How to Choose the Right Affiliate Manager"!

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