GPWA Times Magazine - Issue 7 - January 2009

| GPWA Times 35 GPWA Affiliate Interview City currently residing in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 38 Favorite food: Rotties (my friend Ozzy makes the best homemade ones) One book everyone must read: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Site: getfreepokercash.com In progress: getfreepokercash.net raiseyourpokercareer.com livefreerolls.ca What advice can you offer people who are just starting up in the industry? Wow, a loaded question. So much to say on this. I guess the very first thing that sticks out in my mind is do not choose CPA. I know many new affiliates will think of the money they can make fast, but don’t get trapped like I did. Stick to rev share, and hybrid deals. Have a plan to start with, whom you want to cater to. Devise a strategy and target them. Along the way be flexible to make changes when needed. Not everything will work the first time; you need to be open minded. Be honest. Don’t try and pass one over another affiliate or affiliate manager. We have heard it all. Be honest and always show respect in your dealings. At times it can be frustrating, and if it’s too much take time off. I did, when I dealt in a live casino. I needed a break, and I came back with more motivation and dedication. It also is good to dream. I mean really dream of what you want, how you want it, and never stop thinking about that dream. If you don’t give up I do believe dreams come true. Don’t set time limits on goals. Just let them happen. These are only a few points, but ones that are important to me. If you had to pick five keys to success as an affiliate, what would they be and why? Be Organized - It’s a big job to take on to be suc- cessful. So you must organize your time and set priorities to get things done daily. Be Open Minded - I think it’s good to be open to new ideas, as you may have to step out of your comfort zone once in awhile. As you learn ways to be a successful affiliate you may not be used to certain ways of thinking. Just go with the flow. Soak in all the information you can and use what works. Engage in Networking - It’s crucial to network and build valuable relationships with your peers and contacts, whether they be players, other affiliates, or affiliate managers. You have to join discus- sion groups, attend conferences. You will then get known and people will trust you more once they get to know you and put a face to you. This will take time, but it is an important goal to achieve. Working with other successful affiliates who can help you build your own network is the key here. Steve, with his girlfriend Pia