1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,040 Hey everyone and welcome back to the deep dive. 2 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:04,900 Today we're gonna be taking a deep dive 3 00:00:04,900 --> 00:00:07,980 into affiliate marketing. 4 00:00:07,980 --> 00:00:08,820 Oh yeah. 5 00:00:08,820 --> 00:00:10,860 Specifically, we're going to be looking 6 00:00:10,860 --> 00:00:13,040 at this fascinating source material 7 00:00:13,040 --> 00:00:15,800 that documents one person's experience 8 00:00:15,800 --> 00:00:18,340 with the Profit Avengers program. 9 00:00:18,340 --> 00:00:19,900 Hmm, fascinating. 10 00:00:19,900 --> 00:00:20,980 From what I've read so far, 11 00:00:20,980 --> 00:00:23,940 it seems like they went through quite a transformation. 12 00:00:23,940 --> 00:00:25,780 Yeah, and you know, we see so much hype 13 00:00:25,780 --> 00:00:26,820 around affiliate marketing 14 00:00:26,820 --> 00:00:29,620 and it's often hard to separate the reality 15 00:00:29,620 --> 00:00:30,460 from the fantasy right? 16 00:00:30,460 --> 00:00:32,940 Exactly, and that's precisely what I love 17 00:00:32,940 --> 00:00:34,380 about this source. 18 00:00:34,380 --> 00:00:36,300 It doesn't sugarcoat anything, 19 00:00:36,300 --> 00:00:38,460 it really dives into the struggles 20 00:00:38,460 --> 00:00:41,780 and the kind of emotional roller coaster 21 00:00:41,780 --> 00:00:44,700 that comes with trying to make it work online. 22 00:00:44,700 --> 00:00:46,520 And in the beginning, our source author, 23 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:49,460 they were really struggling late nights, 24 00:00:49,460 --> 00:00:52,980 bank account looking a little sad, that kind of thing. 25 00:00:52,980 --> 00:00:54,100 Yeah, I think we've all been there. 26 00:00:54,100 --> 00:00:55,380 Totally relatable, right? 27 00:00:55,380 --> 00:00:57,540 Just drowning in information overload. 28 00:00:57,540 --> 00:00:58,380 Absolutely. 29 00:00:58,380 --> 00:01:01,620 So many courses and gurus promising the world. 30 00:01:01,620 --> 00:01:03,500 Right, and you never know what to trust. 31 00:01:03,500 --> 00:01:06,580 Exactly, and that's where Profit Avengers comes in. 32 00:01:06,580 --> 00:01:08,500 Okay, so tell me about this Profit Avengers program. 33 00:01:08,500 --> 00:01:11,300 So it wasn't some like magic bullet, you know? 34 00:01:11,300 --> 00:01:13,700 It didn't instantly make them a millionaire, 35 00:01:13,700 --> 00:01:17,260 but it provided a framework for thinking 36 00:01:17,260 --> 00:01:20,340 about affiliate marketing and it really helped 37 00:01:20,340 --> 00:01:22,660 to cut through all the BS. 38 00:01:22,660 --> 00:01:23,860 I like that, cut through the BS. 39 00:01:23,860 --> 00:01:26,060 Right, get rid of all that noise 40 00:01:26,060 --> 00:01:28,060 and focus on what actually works. 41 00:01:28,060 --> 00:01:30,300 So what were some of those myths 42 00:01:30,300 --> 00:01:32,700 that this program helped debunk? 43 00:01:32,700 --> 00:01:34,860 Well, I think the first one is this idea 44 00:01:34,860 --> 00:01:38,620 that you need to focus on like high ticket offers. 45 00:01:38,620 --> 00:01:40,220 Oh yeah, I've heard that one before. 46 00:01:40,220 --> 00:01:44,360 You know, sell one expensive thing and you're set for life. 47 00:01:44,360 --> 00:01:47,500 Our source author totally fell for that initially. 48 00:01:47,500 --> 00:01:49,900 They were trying to push this like $500 course 49 00:01:49,900 --> 00:01:53,540 on everyone and crickets. 50 00:01:53,540 --> 00:01:54,380 Makes sense. 51 00:01:54,380 --> 00:01:55,500 Right, no one was buying. 52 00:01:55,500 --> 00:01:56,340 So what happened? 53 00:01:56,340 --> 00:01:58,700 So they eventually realized that they were trying 54 00:01:58,700 --> 00:02:01,260 to sell like a Ferrari to someone 55 00:02:01,260 --> 00:02:03,020 who's never even ridden a bike before. 56 00:02:03,020 --> 00:02:04,500 Oh, I love that analogy. 57 00:02:04,500 --> 00:02:06,820 Right, the audience wasn't ready for that. 58 00:02:06,820 --> 00:02:08,660 It's so true, you have to meet people where they are. 59 00:02:08,660 --> 00:02:11,720 Totally, and so they shifted gears. 60 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:15,520 They started promoting this more affordable fitness guide, 61 00:02:15,520 --> 00:02:16,700 like 47 bucks. 62 00:02:16,700 --> 00:02:17,540 Okay. 63 00:02:17,540 --> 00:02:19,860 And suddenly things started clicking. 64 00:02:19,860 --> 00:02:20,900 Hmm, interesting. 65 00:02:20,900 --> 00:02:23,700 Because it aligned with where their audience was at. 66 00:02:23,700 --> 00:02:25,340 They could actually picture themselves buying that. 67 00:02:25,340 --> 00:02:26,180 Exactly. 68 00:02:26,180 --> 00:02:27,580 It's not about the price tag, 69 00:02:27,580 --> 00:02:29,140 it's about understanding your audience. 70 00:02:29,140 --> 00:02:30,260 That's such a great point. 71 00:02:30,260 --> 00:02:32,940 Right, knowing their pain points, their budget, all of that. 72 00:02:32,940 --> 00:02:34,500 Yeah, and not trying to force something 73 00:02:34,500 --> 00:02:35,380 that's not a good fit. 74 00:02:35,380 --> 00:02:37,260 Exactly, and you know another myth 75 00:02:37,260 --> 00:02:38,980 that was busted wide open? 76 00:02:38,980 --> 00:02:40,540 Tell me more. 77 00:02:40,540 --> 00:02:43,500 This idea that all traffic is good traffic. 78 00:02:43,500 --> 00:02:44,340 Oh, traffic? 79 00:02:44,340 --> 00:02:45,500 Yeah, you know. 80 00:02:45,500 --> 00:02:47,140 More clicks, more sales. 81 00:02:47,140 --> 00:02:47,980 Frank. 82 00:02:47,980 --> 00:02:48,940 Hmm, not necessarily. 83 00:02:48,940 --> 00:02:51,140 Exactly, our source author, 84 00:02:51,140 --> 00:02:53,260 they were running these Facebook ads. 85 00:02:53,260 --> 00:02:54,100 Okay. 86 00:02:54,100 --> 00:02:55,380 They were getting tons of clicks, 87 00:02:55,380 --> 00:02:56,860 but no conversions. 88 00:02:56,860 --> 00:02:57,700 Oh, no. 89 00:02:57,700 --> 00:02:58,980 It was like a revolving door, 90 00:02:58,980 --> 00:03:01,580 people coming in and immediately leaving. 91 00:03:01,580 --> 00:03:02,540 It's like a crowded store 92 00:03:02,540 --> 00:03:04,260 with no one actually buying anything. 93 00:03:04,260 --> 00:03:05,660 Yeah, and it turns out 94 00:03:05,660 --> 00:03:07,620 they were attracting the wrong kind of traffic. 95 00:03:07,620 --> 00:03:08,940 Oh, so the clicks weren't from people 96 00:03:08,940 --> 00:03:10,260 who were actually interested in buying. 97 00:03:10,260 --> 00:03:12,380 Exactly, it was just a bunch of tire kickers, 98 00:03:12,380 --> 00:03:13,620 just browsing. 99 00:03:13,620 --> 00:03:15,380 No real intent to buy. 100 00:03:15,380 --> 00:03:16,220 Right. 101 00:03:16,220 --> 00:03:19,660 So once they shifted their focus to targeted traffic. 102 00:03:19,660 --> 00:03:20,700 Oh, so how did they do that? 103 00:03:20,700 --> 00:03:22,340 They refined their ads. 104 00:03:22,340 --> 00:03:24,700 You know, they really narrowed down their targeting. 105 00:03:24,700 --> 00:03:27,660 And suddenly, boom, sales started coming in. 106 00:03:27,660 --> 00:03:30,340 Wow, so it was all about quality over quantity. 107 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:31,340 Absolutely. 108 00:03:31,340 --> 00:03:33,620 100 targeted clicks are worth way more 109 00:03:33,620 --> 00:03:35,060 than a thousand random ones. 110 00:03:35,060 --> 00:03:35,900 Right. 111 00:03:35,900 --> 00:03:36,860 And you know what else? 112 00:03:36,860 --> 00:03:37,700 Hmm, what that was. 113 00:03:37,700 --> 00:03:38,820 This was a big one for them. 114 00:03:38,820 --> 00:03:39,660 Okay. 115 00:03:39,660 --> 00:03:42,180 They used to think that tracking was like optional. 116 00:03:42,180 --> 00:03:43,020 Tracking is essential. 117 00:03:43,020 --> 00:03:45,220 Right, but they were just kind of winging it, 118 00:03:45,220 --> 00:03:46,700 throwing money at ads, 119 00:03:46,700 --> 00:03:48,180 without really knowing what was working. 120 00:03:48,180 --> 00:03:50,060 Oh, that's a recipe for disaster. 121 00:03:50,060 --> 00:03:50,900 Oh yeah. 122 00:03:50,900 --> 00:03:52,620 They actually shared this story 123 00:03:52,620 --> 00:03:56,700 about spending $500 on a campaign, 124 00:03:56,700 --> 00:03:59,820 and only getting like $40 in sales. 125 00:03:59,820 --> 00:04:00,820 Ouch. 126 00:04:00,820 --> 00:04:02,180 Right. 127 00:04:02,180 --> 00:04:04,580 Like talk about a punch in the gut. 128 00:04:04,580 --> 00:04:06,500 And then they realized, wait a minute, 129 00:04:06,500 --> 00:04:08,180 I need to be tracking this stuff. 130 00:04:08,180 --> 00:04:11,180 Like actually figuring out what's driving sales 131 00:04:11,180 --> 00:04:12,820 and what's just a waste of money. 132 00:04:12,820 --> 00:04:15,700 It's like having a map versus wandering around aimlessly. 133 00:04:15,700 --> 00:04:16,980 Exactly. 134 00:04:16,980 --> 00:04:18,300 And once they started tracking, 135 00:04:18,300 --> 00:04:21,300 they were able to cut their ad spend in half. 136 00:04:21,300 --> 00:04:22,140 Wow. 137 00:04:22,140 --> 00:04:24,700 And they were able to sell their sales. 138 00:04:24,700 --> 00:04:25,540 That's incredible. 139 00:04:25,540 --> 00:04:28,740 Right, just by being more strategic and data driven. 140 00:04:28,740 --> 00:04:29,900 Data is king. 141 00:04:29,900 --> 00:04:31,300 It's powerful stuff. 142 00:04:31,300 --> 00:04:32,140 It is. 143 00:04:32,140 --> 00:04:32,980 And you know, 144 00:04:32,980 --> 00:04:35,580 another thing they learned from Profit Avengers. 145 00:04:35,580 --> 00:04:36,420 What's that? 146 00:04:36,420 --> 00:04:37,740 AB testing. 147 00:04:37,740 --> 00:04:39,340 Ah, testing is so important. 148 00:04:39,340 --> 00:04:40,180 Right. 149 00:04:40,180 --> 00:04:42,380 But they had been neglecting it big time. 150 00:04:42,380 --> 00:04:43,220 Why is that? 151 00:04:43,220 --> 00:04:44,860 It seems pretty basic. 152 00:04:44,860 --> 00:04:46,420 I think they were just so overwhelmed 153 00:04:46,420 --> 00:04:47,260 with everything else. 154 00:04:47,260 --> 00:04:48,260 Yeah, that makes sense. 155 00:04:48,260 --> 00:04:51,180 You know, they had all these shiny objects to chase, 156 00:04:51,180 --> 00:04:52,380 to be testing. 157 00:04:52,380 --> 00:04:53,980 It was like a game changer. 158 00:04:53,980 --> 00:04:55,460 What kind of things were they testing? 159 00:04:55,460 --> 00:04:58,700 Headlines, images, calls to action, you know it. 160 00:04:58,700 --> 00:05:00,180 Oh yeah, the whole shebang. 161 00:05:00,180 --> 00:05:02,780 And they realized that even tiny tweaks 162 00:05:02,780 --> 00:05:04,660 could make a huge difference. 163 00:05:04,660 --> 00:05:06,300 Sometimes it's the smallest things 164 00:05:06,300 --> 00:05:07,420 they have the biggest impact. 165 00:05:07,420 --> 00:05:08,260 Absolutely. 166 00:05:08,260 --> 00:05:11,420 They even had this example where they changed the headline 167 00:05:11,420 --> 00:05:13,300 on their landing page. 168 00:05:13,300 --> 00:05:16,460 From something generic, like get fit fast. 169 00:05:16,460 --> 00:05:18,940 To something more specific and benefit driven. 170 00:05:18,940 --> 00:05:22,980 Like lose 10 pounds in 30 days with this proven method. 171 00:05:22,980 --> 00:05:23,820 Oh, I liked that. 172 00:05:23,820 --> 00:05:24,820 And guess what? 173 00:05:24,820 --> 00:05:26,980 Their conversions skyrocketed. 174 00:05:26,980 --> 00:05:29,020 Wow, just from changing the headline. 175 00:05:29,020 --> 00:05:30,620 Just from that one tweak. 176 00:05:30,620 --> 00:05:32,260 So they finally cracked the code. 177 00:05:32,260 --> 00:05:33,060 Exactly. 178 00:05:33,060 --> 00:05:35,300 And you know what's amazing is that they didn't just 179 00:05:35,300 --> 00:05:37,180 stumble upon these strategies. 180 00:05:37,180 --> 00:05:37,680 Yeah. 181 00:05:37,680 --> 00:05:40,380 They learned them systematically through this Profit Avengers 182 00:05:40,380 --> 00:05:40,980 program. 183 00:05:40,980 --> 00:05:43,500 So it provided them with a roadmap to success. 184 00:05:43,500 --> 00:05:44,260 Absolutely. 185 00:05:44,260 --> 00:05:46,540 It gave them the knowledge, the tools, and the support 186 00:05:46,540 --> 00:05:49,820 they needed to make affiliate marketing actually work for them. 187 00:05:49,820 --> 00:05:50,820 That's incredible. 188 00:05:50,820 --> 00:05:52,620 And now they're sharing their journey. 189 00:05:52,620 --> 00:05:54,020 Wow, so inspiring. 190 00:05:54,020 --> 00:05:56,300 To help others avoid the same pitfalls. 191 00:05:56,300 --> 00:05:57,780 It's like they're paying it forward. 192 00:05:57,780 --> 00:05:58,500 Exactly. 193 00:05:58,500 --> 00:05:59,260 And you know what? 194 00:05:59,260 --> 00:06:00,620 I think there's a lot we can all 195 00:06:00,620 --> 00:06:02,420 learn from their experience, whether we're 196 00:06:02,420 --> 00:06:03,940 new to affiliate marketing or we've 197 00:06:03,940 --> 00:06:05,140 been doing it for years. 198 00:06:05,140 --> 00:06:05,640 Absolutely. 199 00:06:05,640 --> 00:06:07,260 There's always something new to learn. 200 00:06:07,260 --> 00:06:09,060 So we've talked about some of the myths 201 00:06:09,060 --> 00:06:12,020 that the Profit Avengers program helped to debunk. 202 00:06:12,020 --> 00:06:13,780 Yeah, really eye-opening stuff. 203 00:06:13,780 --> 00:06:14,460 Right. 204 00:06:14,460 --> 00:06:17,020 And now I'm curious to dive into the actual strategies 205 00:06:17,020 --> 00:06:18,180 that our source author learned. 206 00:06:18,180 --> 00:06:19,980 Yeah, let's get into the nitty gritty. 207 00:06:19,980 --> 00:06:22,220 OK, so one thing that really stood out to me 208 00:06:22,220 --> 00:06:24,340 was the emphasis on email marketing. 209 00:06:24,340 --> 00:06:26,260 Hmm, email marketing. 210 00:06:26,260 --> 00:06:26,940 Interesting. 211 00:06:26,940 --> 00:06:27,860 Yeah. 212 00:06:27,860 --> 00:06:29,420 You know, in this age of social media, 213 00:06:29,420 --> 00:06:31,140 it's easy to forget about email. 214 00:06:31,140 --> 00:06:32,020 Yeah, for sure. 215 00:06:32,020 --> 00:06:34,900 But our source author, they really hammered home 216 00:06:34,900 --> 00:06:37,300 the point that your email list is 217 00:06:37,300 --> 00:06:39,220 like your most valuable asset. 218 00:06:39,220 --> 00:06:40,380 OK, why is that? 219 00:06:40,380 --> 00:06:43,300 Well, for one thing, you don't own your social media 220 00:06:43,300 --> 00:06:44,300 audience, right? 221 00:06:44,300 --> 00:06:44,980 That's true. 222 00:06:44,980 --> 00:06:46,740 Algorithms can change on a dime. 223 00:06:46,740 --> 00:06:47,780 Exactly. 224 00:06:47,780 --> 00:06:50,540 But with email, those are your people. 225 00:06:50,540 --> 00:06:51,220 You're in control. 226 00:06:51,220 --> 00:06:53,100 You build that relationship directly. 227 00:06:53,100 --> 00:06:55,420 They even called it their secret weapon. 228 00:06:55,420 --> 00:06:56,780 Hmm, secret weapon. 229 00:06:56,780 --> 00:06:59,500 Yeah, for driving sales and engagement. 230 00:06:59,500 --> 00:07:02,620 OK, so how were they using email specifically? 231 00:07:02,620 --> 00:07:05,180 So instead of just blasting out promotional emails 232 00:07:05,180 --> 00:07:07,900 to everyone, they were really strategic about it. 233 00:07:07,900 --> 00:07:08,820 They used segmentation. 234 00:07:08,820 --> 00:07:09,580 Segmentation, OK. 235 00:07:09,580 --> 00:07:12,980 Yeah, so they would tag subscribers 236 00:07:12,980 --> 00:07:16,020 based on their interests and then send them super targeted 237 00:07:16,020 --> 00:07:16,660 emails. 238 00:07:16,660 --> 00:07:18,420 Oh, so like personalized content. 239 00:07:18,420 --> 00:07:19,100 Exactly. 240 00:07:19,100 --> 00:07:23,020 So if someone was interested in, let's say, weight loss, 241 00:07:23,020 --> 00:07:25,140 they would get emails specifically 242 00:07:25,140 --> 00:07:27,460 about weight loss products and tips. 243 00:07:27,460 --> 00:07:28,420 That makes a lot of sense. 244 00:07:28,420 --> 00:07:29,100 Right. 245 00:07:29,100 --> 00:07:31,100 And it's not just about selling either. 246 00:07:31,100 --> 00:07:31,620 OK. 247 00:07:31,620 --> 00:07:35,420 They really focused on providing value in every email. 248 00:07:35,420 --> 00:07:36,220 Providing value. 249 00:07:36,220 --> 00:07:39,300 Yeah, like tips, advice, even personal stories. 250 00:07:39,300 --> 00:07:41,460 So it's about building that relationship. 251 00:07:41,460 --> 00:07:41,980 Exactly. 252 00:07:41,980 --> 00:07:43,740 It's about nurturing that connection. 253 00:07:43,740 --> 00:07:45,580 And did they see results from this approach? 254 00:07:45,580 --> 00:07:46,660 Oh, yeah, big time. 255 00:07:46,660 --> 00:07:47,140 Yeah. 256 00:07:47,140 --> 00:07:50,500 They said their email open rates and click-through rates 257 00:07:50,500 --> 00:07:53,260 were way higher than their social media engagement. 258 00:07:53,260 --> 00:07:54,540 Hmm, that's impressive. 259 00:07:54,540 --> 00:07:55,500 And it makes sense, right? 260 00:07:55,500 --> 00:07:55,900 Yeah. 261 00:07:55,900 --> 00:07:57,820 Because people have opted in to hear from you. 262 00:07:57,820 --> 00:07:59,100 They're actually interested. 263 00:07:59,100 --> 00:08:00,020 Exactly. 264 00:08:00,020 --> 00:08:02,620 They're raising their hand and saying, yes, send me more. 265 00:08:02,620 --> 00:08:05,380 So it's about that permission-based marketing. 266 00:08:05,380 --> 00:08:06,020 Totally. 267 00:08:06,020 --> 00:08:08,380 And you know, another key strategy they talked about? 268 00:08:08,380 --> 00:08:09,260 Tell me. 269 00:08:09,260 --> 00:08:10,380 Content marketing. 270 00:08:10,380 --> 00:08:11,580 Oh, yeah, content is king. 271 00:08:11,580 --> 00:08:12,100 Right. 272 00:08:12,100 --> 00:08:13,220 But not just any content. 273 00:08:13,220 --> 00:08:15,620 They were all about creating epic content. 274 00:08:15,620 --> 00:08:16,340 Epic content. 275 00:08:16,340 --> 00:08:17,100 OK, I like that. 276 00:08:17,100 --> 00:08:17,820 Yeah. 277 00:08:17,820 --> 00:08:20,020 Stuff that really stands out from the crowd. 278 00:08:20,020 --> 00:08:22,620 So what does that look like in practice? 279 00:08:22,620 --> 00:08:27,100 In-depth guides, video tutorials, case studies. 280 00:08:27,100 --> 00:08:28,420 Wow, they went all out. 281 00:08:28,420 --> 00:08:30,860 They were really putting in the effort 282 00:08:30,860 --> 00:08:35,140 to create content that was valuable and engaging. 283 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:36,860 And why is that so important? 284 00:08:36,860 --> 00:08:40,940 Well, because it helps to establish you as an authority. 285 00:08:40,940 --> 00:08:42,420 An expert in your niche. 286 00:08:42,420 --> 00:08:43,340 Exactly. 287 00:08:43,340 --> 00:08:45,860 People are more likely to trust your recommendations 288 00:08:45,860 --> 00:08:48,060 if they see you as a knowledgeable resource. 289 00:08:48,060 --> 00:08:48,460 Right. 290 00:08:48,460 --> 00:08:49,500 It builds credibility. 291 00:08:49,500 --> 00:08:51,900 And they also talked about the importance of promoting 292 00:08:51,900 --> 00:08:53,580 your content effectively. 293 00:08:53,580 --> 00:08:53,980 Yeah. 294 00:08:53,980 --> 00:08:56,380 What good is great content if no one sees it? 295 00:08:56,380 --> 00:08:56,900 Right. 296 00:08:56,900 --> 00:08:59,260 It's like writing a masterpiece and then hiding it in a drawer. 297 00:08:59,260 --> 00:09:00,380 You got to get it out there. 298 00:09:00,380 --> 00:09:04,860 So they were using things like SEO, social media, influencer 299 00:09:04,860 --> 00:09:05,700 marketing. 300 00:09:05,700 --> 00:09:07,460 So a multi-pronged approach. 301 00:09:07,460 --> 00:09:08,140 Absolutely. 302 00:09:08,140 --> 00:09:11,140 It's about getting your content in front of as many eyeballs 303 00:09:11,140 --> 00:09:11,820 as possible. 304 00:09:11,820 --> 00:09:13,220 Reaching your target audience. 305 00:09:13,220 --> 00:09:15,540 And then there's this other aspect they talked about. 306 00:09:15,540 --> 00:09:16,460 I'm intrigued. 307 00:09:16,460 --> 00:09:17,420 Mindset. 308 00:09:17,420 --> 00:09:19,620 Ah, mindset. 309 00:09:19,620 --> 00:09:21,620 Yeah, they said that having the right mindset 310 00:09:21,620 --> 00:09:24,020 is crucial for success in affiliate marketing. 311 00:09:24,020 --> 00:09:24,500 OK. 312 00:09:24,500 --> 00:09:25,140 And while way. 313 00:09:25,140 --> 00:09:26,620 Well, they talked about how they used to get 314 00:09:26,620 --> 00:09:28,060 caught in the comparison trap. 315 00:09:28,060 --> 00:09:29,660 Ugh, the comparison trap. 316 00:09:29,660 --> 00:09:30,540 I know it well. 317 00:09:30,540 --> 00:09:30,860 Right. 318 00:09:30,860 --> 00:09:32,820 It's so easy to scroll through social media 319 00:09:32,820 --> 00:09:34,620 and feel like everyone else is killing it. 320 00:09:34,620 --> 00:09:36,420 Yeah, you're just like stuck. 321 00:09:36,420 --> 00:09:38,540 And it was really affecting their motivation. 322 00:09:38,540 --> 00:09:39,140 Makes sense. 323 00:09:39,140 --> 00:09:40,100 It's demotivating. 324 00:09:40,100 --> 00:09:43,140 So profit-a-vendors help them to shift their perspective. 325 00:09:43,140 --> 00:09:44,340 Oh, tell me about that. 326 00:09:44,340 --> 00:09:46,780 They started focusing on their own progress, 327 00:09:46,780 --> 00:09:50,780 celebrating their small wins, and embracing challenges 328 00:09:50,780 --> 00:09:52,620 as opportunities for growth. 329 00:09:52,620 --> 00:09:55,300 So it's about reframing those negative thoughts. 330 00:09:55,300 --> 00:09:56,460 Exactly. 331 00:09:56,460 --> 00:09:58,940 They even shared this quote that I loved. 332 00:09:58,940 --> 00:09:59,580 What was it? 333 00:09:59,580 --> 00:10:02,140 Comparison is the thief of joy. 334 00:10:02,140 --> 00:10:02,780 Oh, I like that. 335 00:10:02,780 --> 00:10:03,380 Right. 336 00:10:03,380 --> 00:10:06,020 And it's so true once they stopped comparing themselves 337 00:10:06,020 --> 00:10:10,900 to others, they were able to enjoy the journey so much more. 338 00:10:10,900 --> 00:10:12,740 It's about finding joy in the process. 339 00:10:12,740 --> 00:10:14,500 And you know what else really helped them? 340 00:10:14,500 --> 00:10:15,580 What's that? 341 00:10:15,580 --> 00:10:16,980 Community. 342 00:10:16,980 --> 00:10:17,740 Community. 343 00:10:17,740 --> 00:10:20,260 Yeah, having a supportive group of people 344 00:10:20,260 --> 00:10:23,900 who understood the ups and downs of affiliate marketing. 345 00:10:23,900 --> 00:10:25,140 It's like having a support system. 346 00:10:25,140 --> 00:10:26,060 Absolutely. 347 00:10:26,060 --> 00:10:27,420 It made all the difference for them. 348 00:10:27,420 --> 00:10:29,540 And I'm sure it made those tough times a little bit easier. 349 00:10:29,540 --> 00:10:30,180 Totally. 350 00:10:30,180 --> 00:10:32,180 So we've talked about a lot of strategies here, right? 351 00:10:32,180 --> 00:10:33,020 We have. 352 00:10:33,020 --> 00:10:36,260 Email marketing, content creation, mindset, community. 353 00:10:36,260 --> 00:10:38,900 But the big question is, did all of this translate 354 00:10:38,900 --> 00:10:41,740 into actual results for our source author? 355 00:10:41,740 --> 00:10:43,980 Did they actually make money doing this? 356 00:10:43,980 --> 00:10:45,580 That's the million dollar question. 357 00:10:45,580 --> 00:10:46,420 Let's find out. 358 00:10:46,420 --> 00:10:48,740 OK, so we've heard about the strategies. 359 00:10:48,740 --> 00:10:50,260 The mindset shift. 360 00:10:50,260 --> 00:10:51,420 Yeah, the whole journey. 361 00:10:51,420 --> 00:10:55,380 But did all of this actually lead to, you know, 362 00:10:55,380 --> 00:10:56,020 results? 363 00:10:56,020 --> 00:10:57,460 The hold, hard cash? 364 00:10:57,460 --> 00:10:58,260 The bottom line. 365 00:10:58,260 --> 00:11:01,300 Did our source author actually make money with affiliate 366 00:11:01,300 --> 00:11:03,580 marketing after going through profit Avengers? 367 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:07,820 Well, they didn't share exact numbers, which is understandable. 368 00:11:07,820 --> 00:11:09,460 You know, not everyone's comfortable with that. 369 00:11:09,460 --> 00:11:10,220 Yeah, for sure. 370 00:11:10,220 --> 00:11:12,540 But they did share some pretty compelling anecdotes. 371 00:11:12,540 --> 00:11:13,820 Ooh, anecdotes. 372 00:11:13,820 --> 00:11:14,940 I love a good story. 373 00:11:14,940 --> 00:11:15,740 Right. 374 00:11:15,740 --> 00:11:18,140 And these stories really illustrate 375 00:11:18,140 --> 00:11:21,580 the impact that profit Avengers had on their income. 376 00:11:21,580 --> 00:11:22,580 So give me the highlights. 377 00:11:22,580 --> 00:11:24,060 What were some of their wins? 378 00:11:24,060 --> 00:11:26,540 OK, so one story that really stood out to me 379 00:11:26,540 --> 00:11:29,340 was about this fitness program they were promoting. 380 00:11:29,340 --> 00:11:31,180 OK. 381 00:11:31,180 --> 00:11:33,940 They had been, like, really struggling with it. 382 00:11:33,940 --> 00:11:34,460 Yeah. 383 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:36,220 Just not seeing any traction. 384 00:11:36,220 --> 00:11:37,700 I bet that was frustrating. 385 00:11:37,700 --> 00:11:39,220 Yeah, totally. 386 00:11:39,220 --> 00:11:41,460 But then they decided to implement everything 387 00:11:41,460 --> 00:11:43,340 they had learned from profit Avengers. 388 00:11:43,340 --> 00:11:44,980 Oh, wow, a total overhaul. 389 00:11:44,980 --> 00:11:47,660 Yeah, they redesigned their landing page. 390 00:11:47,660 --> 00:11:49,660 They started A-B testing their ads. 391 00:11:49,660 --> 00:11:50,460 OK. 392 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:52,180 They really refined their targeting 393 00:11:52,180 --> 00:11:54,060 to make sure they were reaching the right people. 394 00:11:54,060 --> 00:11:55,820 Sounds like they finally found their groove. 395 00:11:55,820 --> 00:11:56,940 Yeah, exactly. 396 00:11:56,940 --> 00:11:57,580 And guess what? 397 00:11:57,580 --> 00:11:58,460 What happened? 398 00:11:58,460 --> 00:12:00,220 Their conversions went way up. 399 00:12:00,220 --> 00:12:01,300 No way. 400 00:12:01,300 --> 00:12:03,740 Yeah, and that led to a steady stream of sales. 401 00:12:03,740 --> 00:12:07,180 From a product that had been, like, dead in the water before. 402 00:12:07,180 --> 00:12:07,820 Pretty much. 403 00:12:07,820 --> 00:12:08,500 That's amazing. 404 00:12:08,500 --> 00:12:10,820 It really shows the power of those strategies. 405 00:12:10,820 --> 00:12:12,380 Yeah, it's not just theory. 406 00:12:12,380 --> 00:12:14,580 It's actually applicable in the real world. 407 00:12:14,580 --> 00:12:16,140 And it gives me hope, you know? 408 00:12:16,140 --> 00:12:16,740 I do. 409 00:12:16,740 --> 00:12:19,420 That it's actually possible to make this work. 410 00:12:19,420 --> 00:12:19,860 For sure. 411 00:12:19,860 --> 00:12:23,860 OK, so was that their only success story? 412 00:12:23,860 --> 00:12:25,140 Oh, no, they had others. 413 00:12:25,140 --> 00:12:26,060 Tell me more. 414 00:12:26,060 --> 00:12:29,820 OK, so they also talked about their success 415 00:12:29,820 --> 00:12:32,060 promoting a digital marketing course. 416 00:12:32,060 --> 00:12:34,260 Ooh, digital marketing. 417 00:12:34,260 --> 00:12:35,220 That's a hot need. 418 00:12:35,220 --> 00:12:35,860 It is. 419 00:12:35,860 --> 00:12:38,780 And they really nailed their email marketing strategy 420 00:12:38,780 --> 00:12:39,180 for this one. 421 00:12:39,180 --> 00:12:40,900 Oh, yeah, we were talking about that earlier. 422 00:12:40,900 --> 00:12:41,340 Right. 423 00:12:41,340 --> 00:12:45,060 They focused on providing tons of value to their subscribers. 424 00:12:45,060 --> 00:12:45,620 OK. 425 00:12:45,620 --> 00:12:49,140 Sharing tips, insights, really establishing themselves 426 00:12:49,140 --> 00:12:50,340 as an expert in the field. 427 00:12:50,340 --> 00:12:52,300 So they weren't just like, hey, buy this course. 428 00:12:52,300 --> 00:12:54,180 No, it was much more nuanced than that. 429 00:12:54,180 --> 00:12:55,660 They were building relationships. 430 00:12:55,660 --> 00:12:56,180 Exactly. 431 00:12:56,180 --> 00:12:56,820 And guess what? 432 00:12:56,820 --> 00:12:58,980 Hmm, I'm on the edge of my seat. 433 00:12:58,980 --> 00:13:01,860 They saw a huge surge in course enrollments. 434 00:13:01,860 --> 00:13:02,540 Wow. 435 00:13:02,540 --> 00:13:05,020 So their email list really converted. 436 00:13:05,020 --> 00:13:07,380 Yeah, it was a major driver of their success. 437 00:13:07,380 --> 00:13:08,860 That's so inspiring. 438 00:13:08,860 --> 00:13:09,420 It is. 439 00:13:09,420 --> 00:13:13,460 And even though they didn't share specific income figures, 440 00:13:13,460 --> 00:13:15,780 it's clear from their stories that they 441 00:13:15,780 --> 00:13:19,220 were able to generate a significant income 442 00:13:19,220 --> 00:13:20,300 through affiliate marketing. 443 00:13:20,300 --> 00:13:21,860 And all thanks to the strategies they 444 00:13:21,860 --> 00:13:23,220 learned through Profit Avengers. 445 00:13:23,220 --> 00:13:23,900 Exactly. 446 00:13:23,900 --> 00:13:26,100 It just goes to show that with the right guidance, 447 00:13:26,100 --> 00:13:29,460 the right mindset, and consistent effort, 448 00:13:29,460 --> 00:13:31,980 affiliate marketing can be a really rewarding path. 449 00:13:31,980 --> 00:13:33,860 And you know, it's not just about the money, right? 450 00:13:33,860 --> 00:13:34,420 Of course not. 451 00:13:34,420 --> 00:13:38,260 It's about the freedom, the flexibility. 452 00:13:38,260 --> 00:13:39,740 The ability to be your own boss. 453 00:13:39,740 --> 00:13:42,820 And to create something that you're truly passionate about. 454 00:13:42,820 --> 00:13:44,100 Yeah, all of that. 455 00:13:44,100 --> 00:13:46,700 So as we wrap up this deep dive, what's 456 00:13:46,700 --> 00:13:48,860 the one thing you want our listeners to take away 457 00:13:48,860 --> 00:13:50,820 from all of this? 458 00:13:50,820 --> 00:13:51,700 That's a good question. 459 00:13:51,700 --> 00:13:53,340 What's the key takeaway here? 460 00:13:53,340 --> 00:13:56,820 I think it's that affiliate marketing is a journey. 461 00:13:56,820 --> 00:13:57,380 OK. 462 00:13:57,380 --> 00:13:59,820 It's not a get rich quick scheme. 463 00:13:59,820 --> 00:14:00,340 For sure. 464 00:14:00,340 --> 00:14:01,180 It takes work. 465 00:14:01,180 --> 00:14:02,260 It takes dedication. 466 00:14:02,260 --> 00:14:04,500 And a willingness to learn and adapt. 467 00:14:04,500 --> 00:14:05,140 Absolutely. 468 00:14:05,140 --> 00:14:07,780 There will be ups and downs, challenges, and setbacks. 469 00:14:07,780 --> 00:14:09,180 But if you stick with it. 470 00:14:09,180 --> 00:14:09,940 Yeah. 471 00:14:09,940 --> 00:14:11,700 And you're willing to put in the effort. 472 00:14:11,700 --> 00:14:13,620 You can achieve amazing things. 473 00:14:13,620 --> 00:14:14,660 So true. 474 00:14:14,660 --> 00:14:15,620 And you know what? 475 00:14:15,620 --> 00:14:17,700 Even if you don't become a millionaire, 476 00:14:17,700 --> 00:14:21,220 just the process of building a business, 477 00:14:21,220 --> 00:14:22,660 of learning new skills. 478 00:14:22,660 --> 00:14:24,140 Of connecting with people. 479 00:14:24,140 --> 00:14:26,740 That in itself is incredibly rewarding. 480 00:14:26,740 --> 00:14:27,740 I couldn't agree more. 481 00:14:27,740 --> 00:14:30,100 So if you're feeling inspired by this story. 482 00:14:30,100 --> 00:14:30,740 Yeah. 483 00:14:30,740 --> 00:14:32,140 If you're ready to take the plunge 484 00:14:32,140 --> 00:14:33,300 into affiliate marketing. 485 00:14:33,300 --> 00:14:35,540 Or even if you're just curious to learn more. 486 00:14:35,540 --> 00:14:37,900 I encourage you to keep diving deep. 487 00:14:37,900 --> 00:14:39,140 Keep exploring. 488 00:14:39,140 --> 00:14:40,380 Keep experimenting. 489 00:14:40,380 --> 00:14:41,700 And most importantly. 490 00:14:41,700 --> 00:14:43,380 Don't give up on your dreams. 491 00:14:43,380 --> 00:14:45,060 That's such great advice. 492 00:14:45,060 --> 00:14:47,580 It's been a pleasure diving deep with you all today. 493 00:14:47,580 --> 00:14:52,940 And we'll see you next time on the Deep Dive Up.