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 has a strong background in organic search marketing and SEO, combining traditional fundamentals with a forward-looking digital approach. He’s passionate about learning, growing, and helping teams build meaningful online visibility. Outside of work, he enjoys watching fictional movies and spending quality time with his family.