How to Decide Between an In-House Affiliate Manager and an Agency

How to Decide Between an In-House Affiliate Manager and an Agency

April 13, 2026 · 26 min

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This episode discusses how to choose between an in-house affiliate manager and an agency based on the specific needs of your affiliate program.

Most people make this decision backwards... they pick "in-house" or "agency" based on budget, then hope it works out. In this episode, I'll show you how to decide between an in-house affiliate manager and an agency based on what your program actually needs right now. We'll walk through the real tradeoffs, the questions that make the answer obvious, and a few common scenarios so you can choose the model that gets results without creating a management mess. Links Mentioned in this Episode Your Affiliate Launch Coach Find Your First 100 Affiliates

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