Missy Ward

BigMouthStrikesAgain.fm – Episode 6: Jen Goode, the Woman Behind…

by Missy Ward

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My guest today was Jen Goode, the Founder and Illustrator (the doodler in charge if you will) of JGoode Designs, a company offering unique art featured on apparel, gifts and handmade goodies.

Jen has taken hold of the excitement surrounding new media; combining the fast-paced worlds of print-on-demand, social media and performance marketing, as a means to promote herself and her work.

In this podcast, Jen talks about:

Incorporating her “Inspiring smiles every day” motto into her work and family life.

The back story of her leap into design and turning it into a lucrative career.

How she made the leap from client-focused graphic design to becoming a self-promoted artist offering “doodles on t-shirts” and advice to budding artists who want to make that shift, too.

The story behind the Penguin, her most recognized piece and her favorite illustration to date.

The things she would have done differently with her career if she received the mighty “do-over”.

What she's blogging about on JGoode.com, MomsWhoMakeStuff.com, and her new gig as the “Denver Work-at-Home Moms Examiner“.

How she began integrating affiliate marketing and social media as a way to promote art sales.

The thing that irks her most these days.

The business she would start if Google gave her $5mm for a startup.

Why she's the first one to volunteer to help other folks, whether it be with business advice, participating in causes such as AffiliateMarketersGiveBack, heading up the Affiliate Summit Mentor Program and more…

His worst habit, super-power that she'd most want, favorite alcoholic beverage (in case someone one wants to buy her one) and more…

Now, this is classic Jen…

She couldn't think of an answer for one of the questions that I had for her on the podcast. But, being the perfectionist that she is, she emailed me her answer, so that no stone is left unturned.

Missy: What is one thing about you that not many people know, but you'd like more people to know about you.

Jen: I've created every aspect of my business from the design to the programming to the advertising and marketing and everything in between. I also hand make a number of items associated with my online products/designs which I sell in a retail shop – The only thing I don't do is run my own server to host my sites. What others can do with that info? Hmm.. Remind me I don't need to do it all myself all the time, even when I say I like to. 😀

Listen to BigMouthStrikesAgain.fm above, on GeekCast.fm, or download to iTunes.

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Get Ready for the 2009 ShareASale ThinkTank

by Missy Ward

ShareASale just announced that the annual ShareASale ThinkTank is going to be held at the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA on October 23-25, 2009.

The ShareASale ThinkTank is an exclusive annual event, designed to bring together top merchants and affiliates (along with the rising stars in both categories.) It's jam-packed with educational and networking sessions, PLUS a whole lot of fun.

To top it off, ShareASale pays for all of the invited affiliates' accommodations, food and entertainment. Trust me, this is one classy event. (Read my coverage from last year's ThinkTank)

They are currently taking applications from affiliate marketers who wish to attend the event. If you feel that you can contribute your ideas and knowledge to the group during ThinkTank, I definitely recommend that you submit your application.

I hope I get to see you there!

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Affiliate Summit East 2009 Photos

by Missy Ward

The photos from Affiliate Summit East 2009, that took place in New York on August 9-11, 2009 are now available on Flickr.

Peter Shankman, Missy Ward, Chris Brogan, Shawn Collins. (Peter and Chris were the keynote speakers of the conference.

Feel free to download and use these pictures on your site, but if you do so, please link back to the Affiliate Summit site.

There are also Affiliate Summit photos on Facebook – please visit and tag anybody who hasn’t been tagged.

The photos were taken by Brad Crooks – more on Brad at www.TrippingTheGlobe.com.

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Not-So-Silent Silent Auction to Fight Breast Cancer

by Missy Ward

The Silent Auction is now over. Together we have raised $12,056.54 to fight breast cancer.

Winners are announced on the respective auction post.

A great big “Thank You” to everyone who participated by donating, bidding and promoting the auction to make it so successful!

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Team Affiliate Marketers Give Back needs some help getting a few of their team mates over the fundraising minimum so that they are all able to walk together next month, during the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Los Angeles.

They put out a call for donations for their Not-So-Silent, Silent Auction and they received some great items donated by fantastic individuals and companies. You'll find the list of items below.

The auction will run until 11:59pm EST on Friday, August 28th. To bid on the item, simply enter your name and amount you would like to bid. The winner will be the highest bid entered before the auction deadline. (Please make sure that you use your correct email address when prompted, so that we may contact you if you are the winner).