Affiliate Manager Matt McWilliams

Matt previously served as Chief Operating Officer and managed the affiliate program at HometownQuotes.com, growing the program over 1000% in the first year alone and establishing himself as one of the top affiliate managers in the world.

While at HometownQuotes, Matt received an honorary ACCertified Affiliate Manager Certification from Affiliate Classroom (click here to read the press release), one of only 14 awarded worldwide. He has also won awards from ABestWeb, the leading online affiliate community, for his affiliate management skills and advocacy of affiliate marketing.

In 2010, Matt won the Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards Affiliate Manager of the Year (click here to read the release). The Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards are affiliate marketing’s most prestigious, competitive honor for the leaders in the space.

He has been a presenter for WebinarStock and other affiliate marketing forums and conferences and often serves as a mentor or listening ear for new or aspiring affiliate managers.

Matt and his wife Tara live just outside of Nashville and reside with their two dogs, Benton and Jasmyn. They enjoy reading, hiking, music, running, cooking, and serving their church and community together.

What Others Are Saying about Matt

"Any affiliate looking for a new program to promote should check out the Legacy Learning System program. Any affiliate managers looking for someone to emulate should look to Matt McWilliams." Read the full article entitled Affiliate Managers Who Get It
Joe Sousa, Affiliate

“Matt is a top notch affiliate manager. His efforts have been instrumental to HometownQuotes.com winning the 2007 Best in Business Award by the Nashville Business Journal. He is responsive, relationship-oriented (an important part of the affiliate marketing business), passionate and diligent. I highly recommend Matt to anyone who may be looking for an affiliate manager.”
-Geno Prussakov, Affiliate Marketing Consultant, Affiliate Manager, AM Navigator LLC

“Matt helped me make my affiliate business more profitable. Before I started working with HometownQuotes my affiliate income was a minor part of my income. Now it is my primary income stream. Since I'm a self taught programmer and webmaster, I needed a lot of hand-holding in the beginning. Matt and his staff helped me tremendously.”
- Alston Balkcom, affiliate of HometownQuotes and Legacy Learning Systems

“My company has worked for the past two years as an affiliate for Hometown Quotes. Matt was the COO / Affiliate Manager for most of that time. He was extremely proactive, both in terms of staying in touch and in suggesting ways that we could boost the number of leads that we sent.”
-Chris Brooks, affiliate of HometownQuotes.com

“Matt is a visionary in the development of Affiliate Marketing programs with unique contributions to the art of affiliate relationship development. Matt is a thought leader in the affiliate space and was an integral contributor to the development of the HometownQuotes insurance platform. I would highly recommend Matt McWilliams.”
-Todd Chapple, Chief Marketing Officer, NetQuote Inc.

"Matt’s one of the best AMs out there, and he’s simply a wonderful guy to boot!"
-Carolyn Tang, Client Services Director, ShareASale

"Matt McWilliams is extremely helpful when it comes to helping affiliates with custom banners, content, ideas and anything else that is needed to promote LearnAndMaster affiliate program. LearnAndMaster team and affiliate manager Matt ensure to keep the program clean from parasites and promotes ethical affiliate marketing."
-Andy, Learn and Master Affiliate - Read the Full Testimonial on the AffiliateTrust Forum

“Matt is one of those guys that just gets things done. He is creative, charismatic and thinks outside to box the achieve results. He brings a powerful presence to any situation and is truly an asset to those fortunate enough to work with him.”
Hunter Ingram, CEO, HometownQuotes.com

"...since Matt took over the program he has raised the bar and absolutely has done an amazing job."
Brian Littleton, CEO of ShareASale, nominating Legacy Learning Systems for Most Improved Affiliate Program 2009

"Matt, I liked your suggestions and will definitely implement them soon. You have a nice, encouraging manner about that makes me feel like a significant contributor which is especially appreciated since this is the kind of business that often results in little feedback and lots of isolation. Keep up your good work with this great company."
-John from Michigan

“Matt is one of the most knowledgeable affiliate marketers I've had the privilege of coming across. He is generous with his time and expertise. He also does things the right way. It is clear to me that Matt understands the needs of his advertisers at all times, while focusing on maximizing the revenue opportunities for his affiliates.”
-Howard Yeh, VP, Corporate Development, HealthCare.com, Inc.

"Congratulations! In all the years of my trying to make affiliate programs work you are the only person who has contacted me directly. Much appreciated thank you."
Steve in New Zealand