How to ask for a bump and get one?

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I'm just curious on what the best approach to getting a bump is. I'm still relatively new to the game so I was wondering how much should I be making in sales before I ask them to bump me.

In one of my niches for example, I'm selling a product that isn't a network offer or anything it's directly through their sites affiliate program. At the moment I get a 10% commission. I am doing about $1,000 a month at the moment meaning I am making them $10,000/month worth of sales ($9,000 is you take away my cut) of which has been steadily increasing each month.

I was wondering is this too early to ask for a bump?

Also what is the best approach? For example should you just:

a) "Ask" for a bump
b) Say I want 12% now
c) Ask for something like 15% with the idea of bartering.

Also should I tell them that there are better offers elsewhere (even though there isn't)?

Bit of a ramble but any advice on this would be appreciated.
 


the way to ask for a bump is to get volume...then they will want to give you a bump...if its not enough, move your money elsewhere...but no one turns down money.
 
Just ask them. If you're making them money and they have room to move your percentage around, they should up it a bit.
 
Scenario 1

You: "Can you give me a payout bump"


Them: "Sure."


You: "Ok."


Scenario 2

You: "Can you give me a payout bump"


Them: "No"


You: "Ok."



just ask them
 
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I just send them this and they always up my payout.
 
Yeah, it's really easy. Especially if you actually talk to your AM every once in a while. Just ask for a bump, the worst they say is no.
 
I've always had success with The "OMG, you are greedy bastards, (insert Big Network Name here)! Do you really need to make a 30% margin? What value are you adding to justify this huge 'brokerage' fee? Shame on You!" Approach.

And please do not hesitate. Make them answer that question. It seems to work for me.
 
They want you to keep doing volume with their network. And, you probably don't just want a 5 cent bump.

So, move all of your volume to another network and just tell your AM that that Network X pays A/lead, and ask if they could match that.
 
Just ask for it. I'll give someone a bump when they're doing really well or when someone needs the extra cash to put towards more campaigns. I want my affiliates to succeed, therefore if they need more money to do so, I'll give em a bump.
 
Giving you an advertiser perspective, this is definitely something you can negotiate if done right. The key is to have a good relationship with the advertiser and your rep there. The more knowledge you have of the offer and the company, the better you will be to negotiate payouts and other strategic items in the future.

Always ask, but you'll need to have something to back up your negotiation. If you've been continuously growing and are doing a significant amount of revenue for the network, you have more clout for a higher price. Is quality and retention important for this particular offer? That's important as well. If you send all the volume in the world, but the advertiser really isn't making money, they you're stuck.

If they say no, just ask for volume/payout tiers. For example, where would they need you to be volume-wise to get X amount more. Also if they say no, ask why. You'll get know more about your competition that's also marketing the offer.
 
Speaking for my network, if you show a history of generate a good amount of leads and a decent growth, we usually consider a bump. Really, they are right. The worst that can happen is you are told no and you continue to make money like you are now. Never hurts to ask.
 
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