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Do Not Quit – Everything is Temporary

September 29, 2017 by Shawn Collins

It’s not easy being an entrepreneur. But if you’re in it, you don’t need me to tell you that.

My freshman first semester in college

It’s a series of peaks and valleys. The bad times can seem impossible. The key is to realize that there is always another summit (see what I did there?).

Back in fall 1988, I was a college freshman and fraternity pledge.

When the semester started, I was excited to take 16 credits. It didn’t last. I skipped classes, failed quizzes, did pledge chores, and partied.

A month into the semester, there was a fraternity camping trip. The first night was fun, the first morning was not. Long story short, I got arrested.

I went on with life and forgot about it. One day, I got a subpoena to appear in court. Damn.

During the semester, I dropped Latin. Then I dropped Geology. By December, I had nine credits left, and finished with a 1.0 GPA. Then I had my court date.

I thought the whole thing was a joke. I didn’t get a lawyer, and my co-defendant went home for winter break. The judge wasn’t as playful about it. He sentenced me to Probation Before Judgment with 500 hours of community service (not joking, I still have the paperwork – it was a “frat prank” gone awry).

At Christmas, my dad saw the rag sheet for our fraternity, and he laughed about how I was in the “America’s Most Wanted Club”, and how all the ladies were after me.

My brother (thanks, Mike) pointed out that it was because of my arrest, which I hadn’t mentioned to my dad. I figured it was a good time to mention my 1.0 GPA, and my dad suggested I consider enlisting in the US Army.

It was an uncomfortable scene at home, so I headed back to school to see my new girlfriend and prepare for my fraternity “Hell Week.” She nervously informed me that she’d missed her period, and thought she may be pregnant.

“Hell Week” was starting the next day, and I felt hopeless and miserable. My future looked bleak, and I didn’t want to get out of bed. So, I did the only thing I could do – I got out of bed and confronted my mess.

“Hell Week” ended, she wasn’t pregnant, I worked hard enough to not get kicked out of school, and spent most Saturdays and Sundays in 1989 doing community service.

During community service, I’d listen to my off-brand Walkman, and one of the cassettes I had was “Shooting Rubber Bands at the Stars” from Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians. There was a lyric in the song “Circle” that made me smile and pushed me. She sang, “Everything is temporary.”

And it was. It got better. It wasn’t easy, but I came out on the other side. I learned some lessons, got my shit together, and moved on to the next summit.

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Meet Market is Sold Out for Affiliate Summit West 2018

September 28, 2017 by Shawn Collins

The Meet Market for Affiliate Summit West 2018 has sold out. Affiliate Summit West 2018 is taking place January 7-9, 2018 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

Most of the booths in the exhibit hall and sponsorships are gone, too. Book one of the remaining booths and/or sponsorships before they sell out.

There are a few tables remaining in the RevShare Avenue section of the Meet Market – tables in this area are reserved for revenue share affiliate programs only.

Get on the Affiliate Summit West 2018 Meet Market Waitlist.

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Don’t Pay More Than You Have to for Affiliate Summit West 2018

September 27, 2017 by Shawn Collins

The early bird pricing for Affiliate Summit West 2018, taking place January 7-9, 2018 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, will end on September 29, 2017.

Get your Affiliate Summit pass at the early bird rate

After September 29, 2017, the registration rates for the Networking Pass ($99), Networking Plus Pass ($199), and VIP Pass ($499) are going up.

Starting September 30, 2017, the rates to register for Affiliate Summit will be $249 for a Networking Pass, $349 for a Networking Plus Pass, and $649 for a VIP Pass.

If you are an affiliate, we have a limited number of complimentary affiliate passes available.

For a description of the available pass types, see registration options for Affiliate Summit West 2018.

Limited Affiliate Summit West 2018 tables, booths, and sponsorships are still available.

Rooms at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel are available at an Affiliate Summit group rate starting at $160/night until December 5, 2017 or the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. After that, the hotel will charge the prevailing rate.

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Submit Your Affiliate Summit Europe 2018 Speaking Proposal

September 22, 2017 by Shawn Collins

Speaking proposals for Affiliate Summit Europe 2018, taking place February 6-7, 2018 in London, are now being accepted.

All speakers get to pet my dogs

The submission deadline is October 13, 2017.

The speaker submissions are chosen based on voting scores and comments by the Affiliate Summit Europe Advisory Board.

Get more details and submit your speaking proposal for Affiliate Summit Europe 2018.

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Minnie Riley on Roller Derby, Cats, and We Live in Public

September 21, 2017 by Shawn Collins

Minnie Riley, who is an affiliate, joined me to chat on my podcast, This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins.

Minnie C Riley

I wanted to learn more about the real Minnie, so I asked her a variety of questions I figured she had not been asked in previous interviews.

Topics included…

  • Nichiren Buddhism
  • We Live in Public
  • Advocating for cats
  • Roller derby
  • Inspirational quotes
  • Facebook restaurant ratings

Links from this episode

  • Minnie on Facebook (and her fan page)
  • Minnie on Instagram
  • Minnie on Twitter
  • Minnie on YouTube (and her vlog)

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This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins is focused on the people behind the affiliate management/OPM companies, advertisers/merchants, affiliates/publishers, and affiliate networks.

On each episode, Shawn interviews a new guest related to the industry, so you can learn more about the people of affiliate marketing.

After all, affiliate marketing is about the people; not the companies.

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Affiliate Summit West 2018 Passes Starting at $99

September 19, 2017 by Shawn Collins

Registration is open for Affiliate Summit West 2018, which is taking place January 7-9, 2018 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

Get your Affiliate Summit pass at the lowest price

Get your passes now for the lowest prices – starting at just $99.

Early bird registration is open through September 29, 2017. Then the prices go up from the next day until the conference.

Did you know that the VIP pass is only $499 during early bird, and it includes access to all of the sessions, meals, and many other benefits?

Affiliates can apply for a free Affiliate pass by December 22, 2017, too.

Register for Affiliate Summit West 2018 by September 29, 2017 for the best price.

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Submit Nominations for the 2018 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards

September 16, 2017 by Shawn Collins

The twelfth annual Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards will be presented on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Affiliate Summit West 2018, taking place at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

Award Winning Dog

Nominations are being accepted for the Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards through November 30, 2017.

These awards recognize exceptional performance in affiliate marketing.

The Affiliate Network Employee of the Year is a new award that is focused on the employees working in technology integration, client support, trouble shooting, etc. of the network.

Submit your nominations at Pinnacle Award Nomination.

Here are the winners from the 2017 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards:

  • Affiliate of the Year: Syed Balkhi
  • Affiliate Manager of the Year: Luke Kling
  • Exceptional Merchant: WP Engine
  • Affiliate Marketing Advocate: Christen Moynihan Evans
  • OPM/Agency of the Year: ebove & beyond, inc.
  • Tool/Service of the Year: BrandVerity
  • Affiliate Marketing Legend: Rachel Honoway

See a list of the Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Award winners by year.

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Ryan Zimmerman on Being a Bad Kid, Fantasy Football, and It

September 15, 2017 by Shawn Collins

Ryan Zimmerman joined me to chat on my podcast, This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins.

Ryan Zimmerman

I wanted to learn more about the real Ryan, so I asked him a variety of questions I figured he had not been asked in previous interviews.

Topics included…

  • Studying journalism in college
  • Writing his book, “I Was a Bad Kid”
  • Being the VP of his college dorm
  • Going to see “It” with one of his daughters
  • Winning in fantasy football
  • Why he was suspended from high school

Links from this episode

  • Ryan on Facebook
  • Ryan’s book, “I Was a Bad Kid”
  • Ryan on LinkedIn
  • Ryan on Twitter
  • Ryan and his daughter at It


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If you enjoyed this episode of This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins, please share it.

This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins is focused on the people behind the affiliate management/OPM companies, advertisers/merchants, affiliates/publishers, and affiliate networks.

On each episode, Shawn interviews a new guest related to the industry, so you can learn more about the people of affiliate marketing.

After all, affiliate marketing is about the people; not the companies.

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Vote for Affiliate Summit West 2018 Sessions

September 12, 2017 by Shawn Collins

It’s time to vote for Affiliate Summit West 2018 speakers.

Matti voted, have you?

Voting will be open through September 20, 2017.

Voting is easy – just go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ASW18, select the sessions you are interested in, and click “Done”.

The speaker proposals have been pared down to the titles, speakers, and descriptions. The prospective speaker names are clickable to read their bios.

Speakers for Affiliate Summit will be chosen based on the combined votes from the public, votes from the Affiliate Summit Advisory Board, and feedback received on past speakers.

Vote now through September 20, 2017.

Affiliate Summit West 2018 is taking place on January 7-9, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.

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Prices Go Up September 30 on Booths and Tables at #ASW18

September 11, 2017 by Shawn Collins

The early bird rates for booths and tables at Affiliate Summit West 2018, taking place January 7-9, 2018 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, are ending on September 29, 2017.

Jeter in Lake Travis

That deadline is NOT flexible.

Most of the Meet Market tables are gone and over two thirds of the booths are sold out – don’t miss out on the remaining spots at the lowest price.

Book a table or booth now to reach thousands of affiliate marketers in Las Vegas over January 7-9, 2018.

Exhibit hall booths and Meet Market tables sold out quick for Affiliate Summit West 2017, so reserve your spot while you can.

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