Episode 87: How to Use Affiliates to Grow Your Business and Help Other Businesses

Send us Fan MailWhat are affiliates, how you can apply them to grow your business, and how you can help other businesses by being an affiliate for them? Join Janine in this episode to learn some simple and practical tips to utilize them effectively!What are Affiliates?Most companies have affiliate programs set up for business owners and consumers to share their products. The company will give you a code that you can share with your network and from the sales you made, you will receive a percentage or commission.Why are these affiliates profitable to your business? Why would a business give you a commission? Why should your business utilize it? Simply because it’s – MONEY. Aside from that, it will give you a chance to help and support other businesses as well. Referrals are the BEST customers. The more referrals a business gets, the more profit it gains.Using Affiliates EffectivelyOf course, utilizing affiliates is also great for your freelance writing business. How can you do this? Well, it’s easy. You can do a referral system with your clients as an affiliate.You don’t have to really call it or create a referral program to make it work. Talk to your clients after you’ve done a retainer for them for a while and think about those big projects you’ve accomplished with them in the past years. Try to discuss with them a promotion that you are currently offering. Some affiliate platforms that you can use to set up your referral code:Thrivecart.comSamcart.comCheck out the following resources or products that Janine uses to utilize the power of affiliates.Interested in learning the fundamentals of copywriting? Join this Comprehensive Copywriting Course offered by Nicki Krawczyk from Filthy Rich Writer. She has both free and paid training for you!Are you looking to build your resume to attract clients? Resume Rx brings you a Weekend Resume Makeover that will help you land that dream job using a resume that truly stands out.Gina Horkey was on my podcast and I want to share her amazing courses with all of you! Check them out!Also mentioned on the show:Scrub Haven – a family-owned medical uniform shop serving medical professionals.Are you interested in becoming an affiliate of The Savvy Scribes? Drop me an email at [email protected]. Start thinking about how you can use affiliates in your writing business and help other businesses you love, too. Go, get your write on!Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSI appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit  + Writing Skills Course to help you get started today!