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Mike Merz

Hey, All! .. Wink

Just thought I'd drop a little tip on making a few dollars on a reasonably tight budget, and without a sizable list of your own ...

By acting as an "affiliate broker".

As proof that this method works, I'll provide my own case study, involving a recent promotion I've been involved with.

Let's set the table, first ...

Find a recent release, or one that looks promising ... but hasn't saturated the Net yet, that pays very high, two tier commissions.

Contact the owner of the program, and let them know that you're going to provide special attention to promoting their program ... get to know them, and make sure they remember YOU.

See if it's at all possible for them to give you first crack at any new updates, promotions, etc.

When I say high commission, I mean a first tier of at least $100, second tier no less than $40.

First of all, join as an affiliate ... and suck up all you can regarding the program's offerings.

Next, put together a multi page site, or subdomain, and target it to the A.P.'s market.

Be sure to include an update followup form to autoresponder, to capture both potential sales, and new affiliates.

Launch a Google AdWord (my favorite), or Overture PPC account.

Once you have that up and running, get back to the owner of the program, and let him know of your "broker" intentions, and see if they will throw in a special bonus to help out.

This will seperate you from other affiliates, and help form a relationship with the program owner ... which may prove invaluable in the future.

Next, go to one of the major ezine directories, find ezines that target the programs market, and have a large subscriber base.

Subscribe to a few of the leading candidates, and check out the author's offerings.

Email the authors directly, explaining your "relationship" to the program owner, and ask them if they would run an ad in their ezine, using thier affiliate link, of course (they sign under you).

Push the high dollar aspect of the commission, and any included bonuses.

On your end, write related articles, with your site info in the resource box, and submit them.

Skeptical?

I thought you'd be .. Wink

Check out the keyword phrase "mark joyner" in Google ...

I have enlisted 72 affiliates, and made $3100 in sales in the last month (most of them second tier).

It has cost me about $125 in Adword fees .. Wink

It has also allowed me to build a very close relationship with Mark Joyner.

And, as my list has been put on hold for the temporary time being, I didn't use my main newsletter at all to promote it.

Questions?

Feel free to ask.

Regards,
Mike

James Mann · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 2:05 am Post subject:

Mike that sounds awesome.

I don't really know what questions to ask because I have never done any
thing with affiliate programs.

But I will be watching this thread closely while others ask the questions.

I like when something starts that I can learn from.
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CorpRebel · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 1:35 pm Post subject:

GREAT Idea Mike!

I hate it when you get SERIOUS!!! Mr. Green

Hmmm ... Definitely gotta keep this in mind and keep my eyes open.

ThanX!

Rick Wilson aka CorpRebel Cool

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EOLim

Since you have a good relationship with Mark Joyner, you should take the opportunity to create some products.

You shouldn't just be an affiliate broker.

Never miss the bus.................. to wealth, pal!

EO "Straight-talk shooter" Lim

Mike Merz

tam · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:41 pm Post subject:

Hi Mike!

James Mann · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:41 pm Post subject:

Hi Mike and Happy Canada Day. Very Happy

Just bragging about our great country.

I certainly believe in the Turtle and the Bunny, I even have that in my
ebook. Very Happy

Competition does not enter mind, just great support and filling a need.

Time is on my side. Very Happy

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Mike Merz · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:47 pm Post subject:

Mike Merz · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:55 pm Post subject:

EOLim

Mike Merz · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 10:53 pm Post subject:

Hey, EO Lim .. Wink

I understand where you're coming from, and welcome posts of that nature, my friend .. Wink

My apologies if I came off as defensive, or even arrogant ... it wasn't meant to read like that.

I appreciate any and all constructive advice offered in this forum.

Just wanted to make it known that I do have an agenda, but I'm not one broadcast it until I feel it will be of interest to others.

Regards,
Mike "too much caffeine, again" Merz

James Mann · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:01 pm Post subject:

Hey Mike, I know you now and know you didn't mean to come off that
way.

I try to make everyone of my posts as clear as I can and still people
sometimes read them in total reverse of what I meant.

But now that I know you have an agenda, I'll be watching you. Laughing

See I read that all wrong. I'm so bad. Twisted Evil

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Lynn_wsn · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 1:05 am Post subject:

My respect for you has just increased immensely, Mike Merz... your methods and your values are to be admired Wink

Great info here!
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James Mann · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 1:59 am Post subject:

Mike Merz never stops learning and sharing so I have finally figured out what the word Mike stands for:
Mastering Internet Knowledge Everday

or is it:

Mentoring In Key Essentials

Mike you are a blessing to us all and we are better for it. Keep on Keeping on. Very Happy

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CorpRebel · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 1:03 pm Post subject:

Hey Mike!

Know What?? You're just A CORPorate REBEL at heart! Mr. Green

And THAT is GOOD! Laughing

Have Fun!

Rick Wilson aka CorpRebel Cool

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