Dustin Howes is joined by Dan Sweeney and creator Lauren Eckert to recap their experience at the Impact.com IPX Conference in Austin. They share what made the event stand out, including valuable networking, a strong creator community, and insightful sessions on AI and affiliate marketing. Lauren explains how IPX helped accelerate her transition into affiliate partnerships by connecting with top brands and creators. They also discuss areas for improvement, including speed networking, meeting logistics, and scheduling issues, while exploring Impact’s AI roadmap, retail media opportunities, and the future of affiliate partnerships.

00:00 Event Fixes Feedback
00:15 Impact App AI Buzz
00:48 Show Intro Panel
01:17 Austin Venue First Impressions
01:38 Tex Mex Debate
02:19 Creator Community Wins
04:30 Discovering Impact Creators
05:20 Affiliate Mindset Shift
05:59 Venue Meetings App Review
08:06 Speed Dating Fiasco
10:11 Scheduling Tips Noobs
13:32 Networking Like Paresh
14:25 Roast Plans Brewing
15:06 Food Drinks Verdict
15:55 Coffee Water Food Trucks
17:24 Best Sessions Highlights
18:14 AI Takeaways In Practice
19:48 Impact Roadmap Debate
20:52 MCP Data Transparency
22:34 Event Fixes Retail Media
24:13 Single Use Coupons AEO
24:50 Final Thanks And Plugs

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