Ep.7 - The State of Affiliate Marketing in 2026
They discuss the biggest shifts shaping the space, including rising anxiety around platform policy changes, the growing power of YouTube as a traffic source, the changing role of media buyers, and how AI is transforming video ad creation and workflow efficiency. Anca also shares why personal branding matters more than ever, how trust drives long-term success in affiliate marketing, and why the line between creator commerce and traditional affiliate marketing is getting increasingly blurred. The conversation also covers the future of clean versus aggressive funnels, the role of AI influencers, the value of community in a space with no formal school system, and what Anca is building now at Scalers, including its performance-first model, private education platform, and the Affiliate Takeover conference. If you want a real-world look at how affiliate marketing is evolving and what top operators are doing to stay ahead, this is a must-watch episode.
Ep.6 - How to go from Zero Connections to Global Deals in Affiliate Marketing
If you're feeling stuck in the early stages or looking for ways to exponentially expand your network, this episode is your blueprint. Iuliana reveals the real driving force behind her success: community. From her surprise jump to 400+ participants at her first event to hosting multi-thousand-attendee conferences, she emphasizes the importance of face-to-face relationships in an industry riddled with fraud and unreliable traffic sources.
Ep.5 - How does Proper Tracking Give Media Buyers ad Huge Advantage
Vlad shares how proper tracking gives media buyers a real advantage, why first-party data matters more than ever, and how RedTrack helps marketers restore reliable data signals across platforms like Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat.
EP.4 - How does Email still make Millions for Affiliate Marketers and Brands today?
If you're an affiliate or brand struggling to keep inboxes warm in an era of ad blockers, stricter spam filters, and inbox fatigue, this episode is your essential playbook. Chelsea shares concrete strategies rooted in a deep understanding of data, from segmenting by engagement recency to sourcing audiences with precision. She emphasizes the importance of delivering relevant offers that resonate, building genuine authority, and maintaining long-term relationships in a landscape where inboxes are more crowded than ever.
Ep.3 - AI Media Buying - the Future of Automated Funnels
The AI breakthrough in funnels nobody’s talking about (yet). Here's how it’s reshaping affiliate marketing—are you in? 🔥 Drop a 🚀 if you're ready to upgrade your funnels with AI — or tag someone who's still stuck in the old way. Most funnels fail because they rely on guesswork or static messaging. Carlos, the Godfather of Traffic, explains how AI turns this around. Instead of building complex landing pages blindly, he’s using data-driven, dynamic funnels that adapt to each user in real-time. This isn’t just theory—it's a game changer, enabling 100-300% increases in conversions and making the difference between surviving and thriving in crowded markets. The magic? AI predicts user behavior, personalizes messaging, and bids smarter. It’s like having a $100K/month media buyer working 24/7 for you. Best part? You learn fast. Fail fast, scale faster, and never waste months on a losing campaign again. Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/bB2Ipa7UpBE?si=eyJV00w1JguYQqmE
Ep.2 - 5 Exits, Zero Secrets - The Ultimate Scaling Playbook for Marketers
What can we learn about creating real value for brands from an affiliate marketing entrepreneur with five exits and counting? Matt and I dig into what we've been doing for the last 20 +years - what works, and what doesn't. Matt talks about Alfie.io by XPflow.app. Alfie is an ai-powered affiliate marketing automation tool can deliver new affiliates to affiliate managers automatically.
