Ric Thompson's thoughts on doing JV deals in the self-help industry.
Mistake 1: Big Names Must Have Big Lists.
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In this video, ClickBank marketer "Chris Day Job Killer" breaks down his top tips for successful launches. Chris has had five ClickBank #1s and made millions from the site, and this is the first time he's disclosed this info. Inside this video, he covers a range of topics including how to lock in the most jv support and traffic for your launch, how to ensure your copy converts, and a special "bonus" section on extra tips and tricks (you probably won't have thought of this stuff before!)
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There are many ways you can create your own product. The most obvious and probably quickest way is to outsource it for someone else to write. The problem with this however is that the writer of the product will most certainly not understand the niche fully and even if you provide a list of topics that you want your product to include, unless your chosen writer is an expert in that niche or even well-versed in it you will probably have to do a lot of re-writing or editing yourself. That said, if you are short on time and don’t mind the editing this is a perfectly good way of getting your product created in a relatively short time.
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The first part of this three part series explores what a WSO is and the many benefits of being a WSO seller. Not only is it possible to make a substantial income through WSOs, but it’s also a great way to build a list, build a reputation, and get your feet wet in the product creation space. If you are completely new and don’t have a list yet and don’t have affiliates, going the WSO route can be the easiest way to get ahead in this industry.

I'm sure you've seen (as well as read about it) - how high-powered dedicated servers melted during mega product launches - especially if the big gun gurus are involved.

Some may think it is just a "ploy" to get people all worked up or "social proof" - but it (server meltdown) do happen, and WILL happen if you are not prepared.
This article will give you some ideas on how to "bullet proof" your next product launch in ClickBank to minimize this risk... (read more)

Becoming successful with affiliate marketing is usually not something that happens instantly. With affiliate marketing, there is a slight learning curve that many people who choose this business model fail to master. It's more than just slapping up ads on your blog or website or sending people to a sales page. If you want true success, you will find the tips below effective.
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Everyone who has heard about them knows that joint venture deals are the fastest, easiest and most effective way to build a business and boost profits.

That is because you are leveraging the established trust and reputation that your joint venture partner has built with his or her audience.
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In my launch/consulting business I am often asked by clients what to do about JV/Affiliate swipe copy. They ask these questions... 1. Should we write email/Facebook/blog post/tweets for our JVs/Affiliates? 2. How many swipes should we write? 3. What if we have partners with different list focus? 4. How should we deliver the swipes? 5. What else should we do for JVs/Affiliates?
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Mindmovies.com CEO Glen Ledwell and JV manager Emma Main reflect on the days when Mind Movies was just starting out and explain how they've created a strong, recognized brand within the online Personal Development world and how you can apply the same principles to your business.