The Flexible Futurist

  When Mr. Donald Trump co-authored *The Art of the Deal*, he offered business advice and introduced an equally compelling mindset for modern affiliate marketers. Regardless of one's views on his “Liberation Day” announcement about tariffs or aggressive trade war strategies, his deal-making principles provide valuable real-world lessons for anyone looking to build an affiliate marketing empire.       Let’s explore how these principles are applied in the affiliate world. 1️ . Think Big — Set Bold Affiliate Goals In "The Art of the Deal," Trump emphasizes the importance of thinking big. He argues that setting small goals leads to small outcomes; this principle also applies to affiliate marketing. Application for Affiliate Marketing: Avoid limiting yourself to a few product links in a single blog post. Instead, envision a comprehensive affiliate ecosystem encompassing blogs, email lists, YouTube reviews, social media funnels, and exclusive partners...

  Today marks the 100th day of Trump's second term. On April 2, he declared it "Liberation Day," describing the announcement as "one of the most important days in American history." Since then, Trump’s tariffs have launched global trade wars.    If you have read the book “The Art of the Deal,” co-authored by Donald J. Trump and journalist Tony Schwartz, it is easy to understand the logic behind his tariff war this time. Does it work? At least, aside from China, judging by the complete begging for mercy, eager flattery, and a few weak words of false toughness from various countries, there seems to be some effect.            Summary of the book's key points: Trump's Nine Tips for Negotiation 1. Think Big Don't be modest. You should make your offer so high that people wonder if you are joking. Consequently, people will think you know something they don't. 2. Maximize Attention Negotiations occur as conversations at the tabl...