Looking to monetize your audience while sharing a tool that actually helps creators succeed? Our affiliate program lets you earn ongoing income by introducing other creators to Hello Audio.
What You'll Accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have:
✅ Set up your Hello Audio affiliate account
✅ Access to your unique referral links
✅ Understanding of how to earn 40% recurring commissions for 12 months
✅ Knowledge of where to place your affiliate links for maximum impact
This takes about 10 minutes to set up and then you're off and running!
How the Hello Audio Affiliate Program Works
You'll earn 40% commission on every person who signs up using your affiliate link, for 12 months from the date they first subscribe. After 12 months, commissions for that customer end.
For monthly subscribers, that's 40% of every monthly payment for a year. For annual subscribers, you receive the full annual commission once when they subscribe (you don't earn additional commission on their renewal).
A few key specifics:
90-day cookie window: if someone clicks your link and subscribes within 90 days, you get credit
Monthly payouts via PayPal: commissions earned in a given month are paid by the 7th of the month two months later (March commissions arrive by May 7)
$50 minimum payout: balances roll over until they reach $50
The best part? You're promoting a platform that genuinely helps creators increase their content consumption and build stronger audience relationships.
Step 1: Sign Up for Your Affiliate Account
You'll create your affiliate account through our partner platform, First Promoter.
If you're already a Hello Audio user:
Log into your Hello Audio account
Click the dropdown menu at the top-right of your dashboard
Select "Affiliates" from the menu
Follow the prompts to create your First Promoter account
If you're not a Hello Audio user yet:
Visit affiliates.helloaudio.fm directly
Click "Sign Up" to create your affiliate account
Complete the registration process with First Promoter
You'll need a PayPal account to receive your commission payments.
Applications are reviewed before approval. Most applicants who fit the program are approved within a few days.
Step 2: Get Your Affiliate Links and Welcome Packet
Once your account is approved, you'll have access to your affiliate dashboard where you can:
Generate custom referral links
Track your clicks and conversions
Monitor your earnings
Update your payout details
You'll also receive the Affiliate Welcome Packet, which includes:
Your unique affiliate link
The full Promo Toolkit (swipe copy for emails and social posts, branded graphics, content ideas)
Access to the On-Demand Guest Training (a 20-minute training on the power of private podcasts you can embed in your courses or memberships)
Detailed program info, FAQs, and direct contact with the partners team
The welcome packet has everything you need to start earning. You don't have to start from scratch.
Step 3: Share Your Links Strategically
The most successful affiliates share Hello Audio in contexts where it naturally fits. Consider mentioning it when you're discussing:
Content creation challenges
Course completion rates
Audience engagement strategies
Tools that have genuinely helped your business
For full strategic guidance, see How can I promote Hello Audio as an affiliate?
Built-in Promotion Options
If you're a Hello Audio user, you can automatically include your affiliate link in:
Episode show notes
Embeddable players
Subscribe pages
This means every piece of content you create can potentially earn you affiliate income. See How do I add my affiliate link to my Hello Audio feeds? for the setup walkthrough.
Highest-Leverage Option: The Guest Training
If you have a course, membership, or group program (especially in digital products, marketing, tech and systems, or content strategy), you can request the Hello Audio guest training. It's a complete 20-minute presentation you drop into your existing program with your affiliate link embedded. Every new student becomes a potential referral, evergreen.
See How do I use the Hello Audio affiliate guest training? for the request and setup walkthrough.
What Happens Next
After setup, you'll receive email notifications when someone signs up through your link. Your First Promoter dashboard will show real-time tracking of clicks, conversions, and earnings.
Payouts are processed monthly via PayPal once your unpaid balance reaches $50.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
I can see my own account in the affiliate dashboard
This is normal behavior from First Promoter, but you won't earn commissions on your own account. Self-referrals are explicitly excluded from the program.
I'm not seeing any clicks on my links
Double-check that you're using the correct affiliate link format from your dashboard. Generic Hello Audio links won't track to your account.
My referral isn't showing up in my dashboard
Tracking depends on the visitor's browser cookies. If they used a different device, cleared cookies, or browsed in incognito mode, the referral may not have been tracked. If you're confident a referral was missed, email [email protected] with the customer's signup email and the team can investigate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to be a Hello Audio customer to become an affiliate?
A: No, you can join our affiliate program even if you don't actively use Hello Audio yourself. That said, affiliates who use the platform tend to convert better because they can speak from personal experience.
Q: How long do cookies last for tracking referrals?
A: Our tracking cookies last for 90 days. If someone clicks your link and signs up within three months, you'll still get credit for the referral.
Q: When do I get paid?
A: Affiliate commissions are paid monthly via PayPal. Commissions earned in a given month are paid by the 7th of the month two months later (example: commissions earned in March arrive by May 7).
Q: Is there a minimum payout amount?
A: Yes, you need to earn at least $50 in commissions before a payout is processed. If you don't reach the minimum in a given month, your earnings roll over to the next month.
Q: How long do I earn commissions on a customer I refer?
A: 12 months from the date they first subscribe. Monthly subscribers earn you 40% recurring commission for those 12 months. Annual subscribers pay the full year upfront, so you receive the full annual commission once on initial signup; you don't earn additional commission on their renewal.
Q: Can I promote Hello Audio on social media?
A: Absolutely. Social media promotion is encouraged. Just make sure to follow FTC guidelines by disclosing your affiliate relationship when you share your links.
Q: Are there restrictions on how I can promote Hello Audio?
A: A few specifics worth knowing: you can't bid on Hello Audio's branded search terms in paid ads (no bidding on "Hello Audio" in Google Ads), and you can't create domains or social handles that include "Hello Audio" in the name (it would suggest you're an official channel). Most other promotion is allowed with proper FTC disclosure.
Need help getting started? Email [email protected] and the team will help you get up and running.