Are you a new or struggling affiliate? Do you wonder if it is even possible to be successful as an affiliate? Do you want a super affiliate role model? Look no further my friends, because the person you are looking for is Vinny Lingham, the affiliate master of the Commission Junction (CJ) network.

I first saw Vinny at CJU a couple of years ago. I remember him because he seemed completely unafraid of asking questions and voicing his opinion - and because he was extremely knowledgeable. I wasn't really sure who he was, but you could tell he certainly was "somebody" in the CJ world.

Flash forward to this year's CJU. Vinny spoke on multiple panels including a great talk on taking your affiliate business international (Vinny's company IncuBeta is in the process of conquering Sweden and China). Mike and I also got a chance to speak with Vinny briefly at one of the networking events, which was a kick. I don't think we managed to convinced him to get into the US insurance lead business (something about the market being "crazy), but it was worth a shot :).

Anyway, the reason I am taking time to write about Vinny is because he is one of the few super affiliates that are willing to blog and publicly speak about affiliate marketing issues. That is good news for new affiliates, because he can give you a lot of insight into this challenging but rewarding business.

So if you are looking for an accessible affiliate role model, Vinny Lingham is your man. Make sure you check out his blog and keep an eye on his company IncuBeta.

Good Stuff!