· Issue 17 · January 2012
All About the Affiliate Summit Newcomer Program by Daniel M. Clark
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ince 2008, the Affiliate Summit Newcomer Program has helped first-time attendees ease into the bustle
record; it can be nerve-wracking for a first-timer to jump into a crowd of four or five thousand! As the new coordinator of the Affiliate Summit West New-
Daniel M. Clark
of Affiliate Summit. Each show breaks an attendance
comer Program, I’d like to present an overview of the program and an invitation to join us at the next Affiliate Summit.
What They’re Saying...
Eligible newcomers are matched with veteran volun-
“I really enjoy watching the connections develop be-
teers in the weeks before each conference, and each party
tween first time attendees and veterans. Being able to
is expected to bring a little something to the table.
share insight about attending Affiliate Summit and the
We like the pair to have a phone or Skype call of at
countless opportunities available from participating at the
least 15 minutes before the conference begins. Email is
show is what this program is all about. I always love hear-
okay, too. The idea is for the newcomer and veteran to
ing about the successes that result from these experienc-
get to know each other, and for the veteran to offer some
es.” – Jen Goode, Affiliate Summit East Newcomer Program
advice about what to bring to Affiliate Summit if the new-
Coordinator, JGoodeDesigns.com
comer needs that kind of information.
“I’ve been on both sides of the Newcomer Program:
While we don’t expect the newcomer to shadow the
newcomer and veteran. If you’re a first-timer, a veteran
veteran throughout the conference, we encourage the pair to
will be able to give you tips on how to get the most out
hang out periodically during the event. We have an event on
of Affiliate Summit and get you introduced to the right
the Sunday evening that all Newcomer Program participants
people to grow your business. It’s a great program and
are welcome to attend.
I advise everyone eligible to take advantage of it.” – Eric
It’s a mixer, and we have soft drinks and snacks of
Nagel, Pinnacle Award Winner, EricNagel.com
some kind. This is a massive opportunity for newcomers to meet people who have been a part of the industry for
Let’s Get Together!
years; it’s also great for veterans to get to know some of
If you have yet to attend your first Affiliate Summit
the people that will be helping Affiliate Summit continue to
and are making plans for the next one, sign up for the
grow and add value for everyone involved.
Newcomer Program. If you’re a veteran of the conference,
To thank the volunteers who take the time to offer advice and insight to the newcomers, we ask that the newcomer treat his or her veteran to a meal at the conference. Veterans also receive a link back to their site from AffiliateSummit.com.
we’d love to have you as a volunteer. Sign up at AffiliateSummit.com/Newcomer. See you next time! Please note: this is not a business consulting or mentoring program. [FF]
Daniel M. Clark is a podcasting consultant and coordinates the Newcomer Program for Summit West.
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