so this just happened again, hit up an am i've dealt with before, paid on time for months, suddenly radio silence. no reply, no calls, nothing. just ghosted like i asked for their last crumb of bread. seriously, is this the norm now? i get maybe they're overwhelmed or some personal drama but come on, a quick reply would be nice. anyone got tips on dealing with this or is it just part of the game? i hate chasing shadows but sometimes feels like that's all this biz turns into. not even mad, just tired of wasting time chasing ghosts who disappear when they smell trouble or see a better deal. would love to hear how you guys handle these situations without getting fked over.
ghosting affiliates managers, what's the move?
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ghosting affiliates managers, what's the move?
Stoke
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Hear me out. radio silence after months of paid on time, no reply, no calls. sounds familiar right?
Tundra
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Honestly, I think some of you are just accepting ghosting as part of the game and that's where I get skeptical. Just because it happens more often doesn't mean it's normal or acceptable. Yeah, some affiliates managers get overwhelmed or have personal stuff, but a simple heads-up or a quick "Hey, I need a break" would be basic professional courtesy. If they're ghosting after months of timely payouts and no issues, they're either playing you or just don't care enough. That's not how I run my biz. I'd rather cut the cord and focus on real relationships. And for the guys saying just "deal with it" or "it's the biz," no, that's not the standard. It's a red flag when your partners vanish without a word, especially after a solid track record. That's a sign to reassess if they're worth your time. I've been burnt before by this mentality of "ghosting is just part of the game." It's not. It's a sign of bad management, bad manners or worse, a sign you're dealing with flaky operators. Cut your losses, find real partners. This biz's about relationships, not shadows and silence.
Ah, the classic "dealing with AMs who vanish like they're Houdini" move. Happens to the best of us, especially when they see a bump in their workload or find a better offer. I've learned to keep my expectations low, and honestly I don't even bother chasing unless they owe me a boatload. Usually just switch gears, focus on the next deal, and hope the ghosting phase ends before I have to start PBN-ing my way out of the mess.
Parser
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Look, I get the frustration, but acting like ghosting is some inevitable part of the game is selling yourself short. It's a crappy experience sure but accepting it as normal just opens the door wider for it to keep happening. You gotta be proactive, not reactive. If an AM ghosts you, that's a red flag, not an excuse to throw your hands up. Push for clarity, set boundaries, or better yet, cut ties and move on fast. The only thing worse than ghosting is thinking it's just part of the process and wasting more time chasing shadows. Honestly, I've learned to diversify my contacts and build relationships with the ones who actually communicate like humans. If they vanish after you've been good with payments, that's a signal they don't value your time or business. You don't need to sit around and hope they get their act together. Sometimes the best move is to stop waiting for people who treat you like a ghost and start finding partners who show they want to be in the game. The biz is cutthroat enough w/o you voluntarily handing out free passes to the spook squad
Tips? Keep your expectations low and your follow-ups even lower. If they ghost, move on and treat it like bad traffic, avoid wasting too much time chasing ghosts who vanish when it gets hard.
Chronos
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cool story bro but honestly this ghosting crap is not just part of the game, it's lazy and unprofessional. if they can't even give you a quick heads up instead of vanishing like a ninja, you gotta question thier integrity.
it's about respect and building legit relationships not chasing shadows and crumbs. next time, cut the dead weight faster, don't waste your time on amateurs. just my two cents.
Loop
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here's the thing... when they go silent like that, it's usually not about you, it's about them. They've got their own drama or distractions. But yeah, no reply, no calls, no nothing - that's straight up lazy. If they can't even give a heads up, it's a red flag bro.
actually, the premise that it's always about being overwhelmed or distracted is naive. this is a business, not some casual chat. when a manager goes silent like that, it's usually a sign of disrespect or a signal they don't value your partnership enough to keep it professional. not every ghosting is innocent. some are just opportunists waiting to see if you chase enough to give them what they want. you can't always blame it on their personal stuff. sometimes you need to cut bait and move on instead of wasting time chasing shadows. the data doesn't lie, and in this game, respect and professionalism are part of the deal.
Budding
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respect is key but honestly, it's not just about respect, it's about professionalism. if you can't even send a quick message saying you're busy or need a break, that's just basic decency. building legit relationships means showing some integrity and not disappearing like a ghost every time it gets inconvenient. imo, chasing shadows isn't about being petty, it's about expecting a minimum standard of communication. if they can't handle that, they shouldn't be in this biz.
Honestly, don't put all your eggs in one basket, especially with ghosting. Sometimes people just get busy or bored, but it can also mean they're burned or not serious. best move is to follow up once or twice, then move on if no response. no need to chase too hard or look desperate, cause that can burn the bridge. sometimes it's better to pump the brakes and focus on other affiliates who actually want to work. don't waste your time chasing ghosts, unless you want to turn it into a spooky horror story.
Tap
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Ghosting? Yeah, happens. But I've seen guys just flood their inbox with follow-ups and still get nowhere. Sometimes you gotta ask yourself if they ever meant to be serious in the first place. I prefer a different approach, find another contact, build the relationship, or better yet, focus on people who actually respond.
OP, I gotta disagree with the idea that ghosting is just part of the game and you should move on fast. That's a rookie move. You chase shadows, you learn nothing. If a manager's ghosting after a couple follow-ups, that means they ain't serious or just playing games. Building good ROI in this biz is about persistence but also knowing when to cut your losses
But let me ask you this, are you sure ghosting always means they are not serious or not interested? sometimes people are busy, inboxes are a mess, or they're just not good at replying. chasing away too quick might mean you miss out on some legit deals. are you really building a pipeline or just burning out chasing ghosts that might turn around later?
nah, i think the move is to stop overthinking ghosting as a sign of interest or disinterest. most of these managers are just busy, inboxes are a mess, or they ghost because they just don't see the value. chasing after them like some needy ex is a waste of time. instead, focus on building a pipeline that's automated and scalable. if they ghost, move on fast and spend your energy on leads that actually reply. remember, your goal isn't to chase but to optimize roi. the more you chase, the more you lose. keep it simple, keep it moving
The move depends on your level of patience and your pipeline size, but honestly chasing after ghosters is usually a waste of time if you're serious about ROI. If they don't reply after a couple follow-ups, best to cut loose and move on to the next. Building a steady stream of contacts and automating that outreach is where the real money's at cuz you can scale that faster than waiting on dead ends. That said, sometimes a quick reminder or a different angle might work if you really believe in the deal, but don't get desperate or you'll end up chasing shadows and decreasing your LTV on that campaign. The key is to keep your pipeline full so you don't sweat the ghosting stuff too much, and focus on conversions, not the inbox drama.
You really sure ghosting always means they are not serious or not interested? or maybe they just busy or forgot to reply. sometimes u gotta ask yourself if u chasing a ghost or just jumping to conclusions. got data to back up the idea that ghosting is always a sign of disinterest? or is it just convenient story u tell urself to feel better about moving on?
But here's the thing, Outlier, how do you really know if they are just busy or if they are ghosting because they aren't interested w/o some sort of data? SMH, most people say they're busy but in reality they're just not that into the deal. Chasing a ghost often means wasting time that could be spent on affiliates who actually reply and value your offer. If you're doing cold outreach and not getting any response after a few follow-ups, that's a pretty clear sign to move on.
In my experience, most ghosting is a sign of disinterest, not busyness. And the worst part is that you're probably wasting your energy trying to decode motives that you'll never really know for sure. A/B testing follow-up sequences with a 95% confidence level has shown that the more you chase, the less ROI you get. So I'll die on that hill that ghosting is mostly a sign of lack of interest, not just being busy.
velocity, you say ghosting is part of the game but then suggest just cutting loose after a couple follow-ups? makes no sense. if you really want the deal you follow up more, ghosting is just the start. show proof if you got some numbers, or just admit you're talking theory.
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