Clay Lawrence shares his journey: 200+ customers, Gold SaaS Award & affiliate growth

September 26, 2025•1 min read

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In this episode of Affiliate Insider, we talk with Clay Lawrence, who turned burnout into a breakthrough. From starting with simple review systems to landing the Gold SaaS Award with 200+ customers, Clay has mastered the balance of running a SaaS business and building affiliate success.

We cover topics like:

💥 Why the review market is wide open (and how Clay tapped into it)

💥 Balancing SaaS growth with affiliate income

💥 The hours it really takes to succeed

💥 How to hire your first team members

💥 The secret to rapid YouTube growth (200 → 2,000 subs in a month)

💥 Whether affiliate income is really “passive”

💥 How Clay would start from scratch today

💥 …and more!

Packed with honest insights and actionable strategies, this episode is a must-watch for affiliates ready to take the leap.

Hamraj Kumar

Hamraj Kumar works in organic search marketing and SEO, with experience in both traditional and modern approaches. He enjoys learning, improving his skills, and helping teams grow their online presence. Outside of work, he likes watching fictional movies and spending time with his family.