In this episode I had this chance to sit down with Amber Spears, a relationship-building and affiliate marketing expert, to discuss the importance of cultivating strong partnerships for growth.

Amber shares her insights on identifying the right partners, nurturing long-term relationships, and using these connections to drive customer acquisition and retention.

Relationships are the lifeblood of your business, and when you get them right, everything flourishes.

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Whether you're looking to scale your brand, offset marketing costs, or build a thriving community around your business, this episode is packed with actionable advice on harnessing the power of relationships for entrepreneurial success.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) - Introduction

(02:00) - Relationships as the greatest white space in business

(06:00) - What makes someone easy or hard to refer

(10:00) - The importance of emotional intelligence and trust in partnerships

(18:00) - How fitness helped Amber build discipline and confidence

(24:00) - Practical steps for forming strategic relationships

(31:00) - Cultivating trust through consistent action and communication

(38:00) - Covering business overhead through affiliate partnerships

(51:00) - Setting terms and expectations for brand promotions

(56:00) - Ryan's hesitations about affiliate marketing and Amber's perspective

(1:05:00) - Creating a mastermind for top affiliates and partners

(1:10:00) - Key takeaways and action steps for building profitable relationships

(1:14:00) - Closing thoughts on the power of connections in entrepreneurship