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Affiliate marketing and other stuff from Shawn Collins, co-founder of Affiliate Summit.

Archives for December 2014

Closing Out 2014 at Affiliate Tip

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Since today is the final day of 2014, I figured I’d share some highlights in pictures of the past year.

January 12, 2014

January – The ShareASale Under the Stars party during Affiliate Summit West 2015.

February 22, 2014

February – My first Bar Mitzvah.

March 30, 2014

March – Boating on Lake Travis with my girls.

April 1, 2014

April – Opening Day with the Yankees playing in Houston against the Astros.

May 29, 2014

May: Austin Marketers and Shotguns.

June 26, 2014

June: Watching the USMNT in the World Cup.

July 16, 2014

July: Jeter wearing one of many cones after busting her tail.

August 10, 2014

August: The Meet Market at Affiliate Summit East 2014.

September 11, 2014

September: Lake Austin solo boat ride on 9/11 to remember and reflect.

October 18, 2014

October: 39.3 Mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in NYC.

November 16, 2014

November: Yogini Vicky teaching yoga to our girls and others.

December 16, 2014

December: Trail of Lights Run with my girls.

Happy 2015!

Last Chance to Register for Affiliate Summit West 2015

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Affiliate Summit West 2015 passes are just about gone – it looks like we’ll be sold out as early as January 2, 2015.

Time is almost out

Affiliate Summit West 2015 is taking place January 18-20, 2015 at Paris Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.

This three day conference includes an exhibit hall with merchants, vendors, and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions covering the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts.

The keynotes for Affiliate Summit West 2014 will be Chad Hymas, President, Chad Hymas Communications, Inc. (January 19), and Noah Kagan, Founder, AppSumo (January 20).

Affiliate Summit West 2015 will feature an exhibit hall and Meet Market with hundreds of booths and tables (sorry, they’re all SOLD OUT).

There are a limited number of sponsorships still available.

Self Worth > Net Worth

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There was a recent post on Reddit titled “TIFU my whole life. My regrets as a 46 year old, and advice to others at a crossroad”, where a guy posted details on how he had an awakening.

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“Today I found out my wife has been cheating on me for the last 10 years. My son feels nothing for me. I realised I missed my father’s funeral FOR NOTHING. I didn’t complete my novel, travelling the world, helping the homeless. All these things I thought I knew to be a certainty about myself when i was in my late teens and early twenties. If my younger self had met me today, I would have punched myself in the face.”

He went on to talk about how he focused on financial security, and let everything else he ever cared about, or should have cared about, slip away.

That alone was a cautionary tale that hit home, since I spent many years being hyper focused on building financial security, and not enough time on the people around me, and myself, too. Over the years, I achieved a degree of financial success that pleased me, but then I realized it’s all about your people and you.

It seems this guy reached a similar conclusion. That’s good, as it’s never too late for some things. But what really surprised me were a lot of the comments on various sites that wrote about his story.

A recurring theme was that this guy doesn’t have real problems, because he has money. That’s a myth.

If you are focused on attaining and obtaining what other people have or appear to have, you’re doing it wrong. As Teddy Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” And at the end of the day, joy, freedom, and self-worth are the currencies that matter.

Here are some suggestions to build your self-worth…

  • Schedule time for friends and family
  • Take care of your body and mind (exercise, hobbies, sleep, etc.)
  • Learn new skills and open your mind to new ideas
  • Create milestones to look forward to and celebrate
  • Consider the advice of others, but make your own decisions
  • Make a list of the things you enjoy doing, outsource the other stuff
  • Acknowledge that you control your attitude and reactions
  • Value your time and let others know that you do
  • Take credit for your successes and your failures

Think about this quote from Jim Rohn: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Are there people in that equation who bring down your average?

Don’t let other people define you or your success. That’s a privilege only you have, and you shouldn’t give it away. When you build up your self-worth, then you are rich.

This article appeared in issue 29 of FeedFront Magazine.

FeedFront Magazine Issue 29 is Now Available

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The 29th issue of FeedFront is headed to the printer and copies will be going out to over 43,000 subscribers in late December.

feedfront-29-coverIssue 29 of FeedFront will also be distributed at Affiliate Summit West 2015.

This issue of FeedFront Magazine includes Networking Do’s and Don’ts at Affiliate Summit by Missy Ward, Self-Worth > Net Worth by Shawn Collins, Why Travel Is Good For Your Business by Travis Glenn, and the Affiliate Summit West 2015 Show Agenda.

Also Facebook advertising, stress management, getting your brand noticed, finding affiliate programs for your audience, tips for effective search campaigns, mobile offer tips, using Pinterest in content marketing, and more.

Issue 29 of FeedFront Magazine can now be viewed online, downloaded, and printed from issuu.com.

Get the FeedFront RSS if you’d like to get all of the articles as they are published to the feed.

If you haven’t subscribed, you can get the magazine for free at feedfront.com/free-subscription.

Also, become a fan of FeedFront on Facebook to see past issues, covers, etc.

Affiliate Summit East 2015 Booth and Table Registrations Now Open

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Registration is now open for Affiliate Summit East 2015 Meet Market tables and booths. The conference is taking place August 2-4, 2015 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, NY.

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Details and pricing are available at the Affiliate Summit East 2015 exhibitors page.

Reach the key affiliate marketing players in this landmark event.

Prices go up after February 20, 2015.

Exhibit hall booths and Meet Market tables sold out quickly for Affiliate Summit East 2014 at the New York Marriott Marquis and we’re heading back there. Don’t put it off!

The sponsors at Affiliate Summit West 2015 have the first right of refusal on sponsorships for a period of time after Affiliate Summit West 2015 wraps up.

Meet Market and Exhibit Hall maps coming soon. Book a table or booth now – locations will be selected in the order that companies have registered.

Introducing the Affiliate Program Showcase

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There will be a new networking event at Affiliate Summit West 2015 called the Affiliate Program Showcase.

Exciting about the Affiliate Program Showcase

This is an opportunity for affiliates to discover the affiliate programs available to them.

Attendees with a badge type of Advertiser, Affiliate Management, OPM/Agency or Network will have a chance to claim one roundtable and camp out at it. There will be limited tables, so it’s first come, first serve.

After claiming a table, Advertiser, Affiliate Management, OPM/Agency or Network attendees can put out business cards, pamphlets, etc.

The Affiliate Program Showcase will run 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Sunday, January 18, 2015 in Paris Ballroom – Vendome A.