Why I couldn't fix my own affiliate program


Hey Reader,

You know the saying "the cobbler's children have no shoes"?

It's painfully true.

Plumbers with leaky faucets. Financial advisors with no retirement savings. Personal trainers who never work out.

And apparently, The Affiliate Guy with a terrible affiliate program.

CLICK HERE to listen to "The Shocking Truth About My Affiliate Program" and find out why!

For nearly three years, my own affiliate program was the worst part of my business.

Me. The guy who literally teaches affiliate management for a living.

The irony isn't lost on me.

But here's the thing most people don't understand:

Being an expert at something doesn't automatically mean you're good at doing it for yourself.

In fact, it often makes it harder.

In this episode, I explain exactly why experts struggle with their own stuff:

- Why distance and objectivity matter more than expertise

- The blind spots that come from being too close to your own business

- How perfectionism paralyzes even the pros

- Why it took me three years to fix what I could've solved for a client in three days

This isn't just my story. It's a pattern that plays out in every industry.

And understanding why it happens is the first step to breaking the cycle.

Listen now and discover why even experts need help!

Best regards,

Matt

P.S. If you're struggling with something you should be good at, this episode will make you feel less alone.

And give you the roadmap to finally fix it.

CLICK HERE to learn why experts struggle (and how to solve it)!

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