“How much headache do I get per euro made?” That’s the rule Akie lives by. 🤯
I sat down with Akram “Akie” Hamam, founder of Affiliate Business Club (ABC), which runs high-quality events, meetups, dinners and masterminds worldwide. I made great connections at his Bangkok event. 🎙️
He shared the secret behind ABC’s events, his biggest business lesson, how he treats people and his advice for affiliates. 💡
📊 In this episode, we unpacked:
- 🎉 What Affiliate Business Club does
- 🤝 The secret behind ABC’s events
- 🌇 Why Dubai is booming
- ⚡ Fast decisions and headache per euro
- 🙏 Trust, humility and his mother
- 🎯 Advice for affiliates
🎥 Watch the full episode:
🎉 What Affiliate Business Club Does
Akie’s first website went live in 2011, after earlier online marketing and SEO work. 🌱
He wasn’t running campaigns at the time. He was sourcing deals: helping affiliates get the best offers and helping networks find the right affiliates. ABC was also launching a platform with a directory and learning space for affiliates. 🛠️
🤝 The Secret Behind ABC’s Events
The secret: “Always be a good person.” Understand what people need and help them grow. “ABC is nothing without the affiliates and the companies,” or without sponsors and attendees. 🤝
They focus on high-quality attendees, good locations and a good walking flow, and learn from mistakes. ABC had been running events for 7 years, with virtual events during COVID. 🎪
His plans included a conference in Lisbon and others in the Arab region. For more on networking at events, read Stase Blitz of PIN-UP Partners. 🔗
🌇 Why Dubai Is Booming
Akie splits his time between Amsterdam and Dubai, where he already has a company and works on crypto and real estate too. 🌇
He sees Dubai as the place to be for affiliate marketing, ecommerce, online marketing and crypto. I added that it’s open-minded, warm and very safe. 🛡️
⚡ Fast Decisions and Headache per Euro
His biggest business lesson: not taking action fast enough, and always thinking he needed a partner to validate ideas. He often ended up doing most of the work. ⚡
His business coach told him, “You already know all the answers.” Even if you’re wrong, you’ll find out and change course. 🧭
His rule: minimize headache per euro, or find your sweet spot. On hiring, he believes in “hire slow, fire fast,” with three calls before hiring. For more on scaling decisions, read Rafid Nassir on building an agency. 🔗
🙏 Trust, Humility and His Mother
Akie trusts people 100% until they mess up. If you’re in his team, he trusts you. 🙏
His best compliment: people say he always looks relaxed. He’s outgoing but calm in business. 😌
He stays low-key, rarely wears his nice watch, and wants to be the same person whether he makes three figures or seven. A conversation in Mecca reminded him that you can’t control how people think of you. 🕌
His mother is his biggest inspiration. She gave him money for his first business, which he lost, and when he worked to pay her back, she told him to keep it. She taught him to treat everyone the same, because everyone is fighting some struggle. ❤️
🎯 Advice for Affiliates
- 📚 Learn in depth from a few people who fit your style and region, such as Nick Shackelford for Facebook
- 🎬 Traffic is moving toward video: YouTube, TikTok and even Snapchat in the Middle East
- 🎯 Avoid shiny object syndrome. Focus on two or three verticals and traffic sources
- 🤝 Reach out to experts. Most are humble and helpful
He also prefers non-processed, quality food. For more affiliate lessons, read Niels Zee on building an affiliate business and Alex Micol on marketing first. 🔗
📝 Key Takeaways From the Akram Hamam Interview
- 🤝 Be a good person and help people get what they need
- ⚡ Decide fast, even if you might be wrong
- 🤯 Minimize headache per euro
- 🙏 Trust your team fully
- 🧘 Stay humble whatever you earn
- 🎯 Avoid shiny object syndrome
❓ FAQs About Akram Hamam
Who is Akram Hamam?
Known as Akie, he founded Affiliate Business Club (ABC), which runs affiliate events, meetups, dinners and masterminds, and he sources deals between affiliates and networks.
What is Akie’s ‘headache per euro’ rule?
Weigh how much stress a project brings against the money it makes, and aim for as little headache and as much money as possible.
What is Akie’s advice for affiliates?
Learn deeply from a few experts, focus on two or three verticals and traffic sources, and avoid shiny object syndrome.
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