The FORGE System

From the Founder

This is going out to every member of the Mane & Steel affiliate team — and yes, you're in a room with some serious creators. I'll introduce all of you to each other soon.

But right now, I want to talk to you directly. I didn't pick you randomly. I watched your content. I saw how your audience responds to you. I saw something real — and that's exactly what this brand needs.

You're not just an affiliate. You're a Mane & Steel Team Member. That's a different thing. And it comes with something you won't get from GorillaMind, from any supplement company, or from anyone else in this space right now: an actual system that works.

I have a doctorate in physical therapy. A sales background. I've built businesses. And I'm putting all of it into making your job easier and your commissions bigger. The system is called FORGE. Five principles. One outcome.

The Five Principles

Every commission you earn traces back to one or more of these. Learn them. Live them. They compound.

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Frequency

Show up more than anyone expects

Dropping your code in your bio and walking away is like printing a business card and locking it in your glove box. Nobody finds it. Nobody uses it. Frequency is the single highest-leverage variable you control.

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Minimum target: 3 posts per week mentioning Mane & Steel — Reels, Stories, TikToks, Shorts. Mix the formats.

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Batch film: Block one session per week. Film 3–5 clips in 45 minutes. Post them across the week. You should not be filming every day.

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Your code goes in every caption, every time. Even if you don't mention it on camera — it lives in the copy. Searchable. Clickable. Always.

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Remember: The algorithm rewards consistency over perfection. One viral moment does less than 90 steady days of showing up.

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Output

This is a numbers game — and that's good news

Every post is a rep. Every Reel is a door knock. Every Story mention is a conversation. The more output you create, the more chances you have to win. You don't need every piece to perform — you need volume so that some always do.

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The math is simple: If 1 in 15 posts drives a conversion and you post 3x/week, that's roughly 1 sale per 5 weeks per content type. Scale the output, scale the conversions.

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Repurpose everything: One vertical video becomes a Reel, a Short, a TikTok, and a Story. One filming session = 12–20 pieces of content across platforms.

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Don't wait to be perfect. A good video posted today outperforms a great video posted never. Speed beats perfection in short-form.

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Relatability

Stories sell. Features don't.

Your audience follows you because they trust you — not because you're a billboard. The moment you sound like a commercial, you lose them. Relatability means talking about this like a human being who actually cares, because you do.

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Lead with your story: Why does hair loss matter to you personally? Do you have a family history? A friend who waited too long? Your own protocol? That's your hook.

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Address your community directly: Use "you" — but more importantly, make them feel like they belong. "We're the guys who take this seriously before it's a problem" is a community. Communities convert.

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The most powerful line you can say: "I actually use this." Show the bottle. Show your protocol. That's worth more than any script I can write you.

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Respond to comments. When someone asks about hair loss, answer them. That conversation is visible to everyone watching. It builds trust at scale.

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Grow the Knowledge

Educated audiences buy. Uninformed ones scroll.

Most of your audience does not know that dutasteride blocks nearly 90% of DHT — almost double what finasteride achieves. They don't know it's available through telehealth. They don't know the science says the earlier you start, the better the outcome. That gap is your opportunity.

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The dutasteride angle: "Most hair loss treatments block 70% of DHT. Mane & Steel runs dutasteride — it blocks up to 90%. That's not marketing. That's the clinical data." That's a post.

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The early intervention angle: "The best time to start protecting your hair is before you notice loss. By the time you see thinning, follicles are already damaged." That's a post.

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The myth-busting angle: "Side effects from dutasteride are way more rare than the internet tells you. Most of that fear comes from older finasteride data." That's a post.

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Educate first. The code comes at the end — naturally, not forced. "If you want to start a protocol, link in bio, use my code." That's it.

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Earn More, Every Time

Your effort compounds. So does your income.

The FORGE system is built to grow with you. More content → more visibility → more trust → more conversions → more commissions → more bonuses. There's no ceiling here. And unlike most work, the content you make today can earn you money for months.

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Commission structure: Every sale through your code earns you a commission. The more consistent your output, the more reliable that income becomes.

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$500 milestone bonus: Hit 5 qualifying Reels and the bonus unlocks. That's 5 posts. Most affiliates who stay consistent hit this in under 3 weeks.

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Your content is a long-term asset: A Reel you post this week can drive clicks for 6 months. You're not trading time for money — you're building an engine.

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Top performers get first access to everything: higher tiers, new products, bonus opportunities. Early + consistent = always first in line.

What to Actually Post

6 Content Pillars

You never have to stare at a blank camera wondering what to say. Every post you make lives inside one of these six categories. Rotate through them.

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The Science Drop

Break down one clinical fact about dutasteride, DHT, or hair follicle biology. Keep it short. Make it feel like something they didn't know but should.

"Dutasteride doesn't just slow hair loss — it blocks the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT at the source. That's why it works at a level finasteride can't match."

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The Personal Protocol

Show your actual routine. Hold up the bottle. Talk about how long you've been on protocol. Authenticity here does more work than anything scripted.

"Been on my Mane & Steel protocol for [X] weeks. Here's what I've noticed — and here's what the science says should happen by month 3."

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Myth vs. Reality

Address the most common objections directly. Side effects. Cost. "I'm too young." "My dad went bald so it's inevitable." Bust them one at a time.

"The side effect fear around DHT blockers is real — but it's massively overstated. Here's the actual clinical data on how often it happens."

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The Early Intervention Play

Target the preventive mindset — men 18–25 who aren't losing hair yet but have the genetics. This is Mane & Steel's core market. Speak directly to them.

"If your dad or grandfather went bald, you probably have the gene. The best move you can make right now is starting a protocol before you see a single hair in the drain."

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The Community Challenge

Create a moment your audience can respond to. Ask a question. Run a poll. "Who here has a family history of hair loss?" Engagement signals boost reach — and they show you care.

"Drop a 💪 if you've already started protecting your hair, and a 👀 if you've been putting it off. No judgment — I put it off too."

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The Lifestyle Anchor

Connect hair health to the bigger picture — confidence, performance, identity, looking your best. Mane & Steel lives in the same space as training, grooming, and self-investment. Own that.

"You work out. You eat clean. You take care of your skin. Why would hair be the one thing you just let go? It doesn't have to be."

Ready-to-Film Scripts

3 Scripts, Ready to Go

These are beat-by-beat. Film them as written or riff on them — the structure is what matters. Hook in the first 2 seconds or you've already lost them.

Script 01 The 90% Hook

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Best for: Cold audience. Pure education play. Works on every platform.

HOOK (0–2s) "Most hair loss treatments aren't doing what you think they are."

CONTEXT (2–8s) Finasteride — which is what most guys are on — blocks about 70% of DHT. DHT is the hormone that kills your follicles. 70% sounds good. It's not the ceiling.

REVEAL (8–15s) Dutasteride blocks up to 90%. That's the clinical number. It's not new — it's been studied for decades. It's just that most telehealth brands don't offer it because it requires actual physician oversight.

BRAND (15–20s) Mane & Steel runs dutasteride-based protocols. That's what I use. Link in bio — my code gets you a discount on your first 90 days.

CTA "Drop a question below — seriously, I'll answer."

Script 02 The "Too Young" Myth Buster

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Best for: 18–25 demographic. Preventive mindset. Highest-converting audience for Mane & Steel.

HOOK (0–2s) "If you're in your twenties and think you're too young to worry about hair loss — this is for you."

TRUTH (2–10s) By the time you see visible thinning, you've already lost roughly 50% of the density in that area. The follicles were being damaged for years before that. Hair loss doesn't start the day you notice it.

RELATE (10–18s) My dad went bald in his early thirties. I started my protocol at [your age]. Not because I'm panicking — because I know the science. Starting early is the entire game.

OFFER (18–25s) Mane & Steel makes it easy — physician oversight, dutasteride-based, ships to your door. Use my code [CODE] for a discount. Link in bio.

CTA "Tell me — do you have hair loss in your family? Let's talk about it."

Script 03 The Personal Protocol Check-In

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Best for: Warm/returning audience. Builds trust and long-term loyalty. Great for Stories too.

HOOK (0–2s) "Week [X] of my Mane & Steel protocol — here's an honest update." [Hold up bottle or product]

UPDATE (2–12s) Talk about what you've noticed, what you expected, what the process has actually been like. Be honest — if it's early and you haven't seen dramatic change yet, say that. That's real, and real builds trust.

SCIENCE TIE (12–20s) Dutasteride typically shows stabilization results at around 3–6 months and regrowth markers at 6–12. I'm not impatient — I know what the data says. I'm playing a long game with my hair.

CTA (20–25s) If you want to start your own protocol, code [CODE] in the link gives you a discount. And drop any questions below — I check them.

Your Weekly Blueprint

The 7-Day Rhythm

You do not need to be "on" every day. You need one good filming session and a posting schedule. This is it.

Mon

📹 Film 3–4 clips in one session

Post Clip 1 — Science Drop or Myth Buster

Tue

Engage: reply to Monday comments

Story: quick check-in or poll ("Hair loss in your family?")

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Post Clip 2 — Personal Protocol or Early Intervention

Cross-post to all platforms

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Engage: reply to Wednesday comments

Optional: reshare a Mane & Steel post with your caption

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Post Clip 3 — Lifestyle Anchor or Community Challenge

Your code in caption, every time

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Story: casual, behind-the-scenes, or personal update

Engage with audience replies

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Review: what performed? Plan next week's angles.

Rest. You showed up all week.

What You Earn

Commission Ladder

Here's exactly how the money works. Simple, transparent, and built to grow with you.

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Every Sale Through Your Code

Every time someone uses your affiliate code to start a protocol, you earn a commission. No cap. No expiration. Ongoing for as long as they're a subscriber.

Commission

Per Conversion

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5 Qualifying Reels Bonus
Post 5 qualifying Reels (not reposts of our content — original content featuring your partnership with Mane & Steel). Notify us when #5 goes live. We verify and pay within 7 days.
$500
Milestone Bonus

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Free Medication — Active Contract

While you're actively posting on behalf of Mane & Steel, your medication is on us. You're living the protocol. That's part of the deal.

Rx Free

While Active

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Performance Bonuses — Growing

Additional bonus tiers are being built as the program scales. Affiliates who are in early and consistently performing will always be the first to benefit. The earlier you FORGE, the better the floor.

TBA

Top Performers

The Real Numbers

What Your Code Is Worth

Followers are vanity. Viewership is currency. A creator with 8,000 engaged viewers will outperform one with 80,000 passive followers every single time. Here's what the math actually looks like — based on real affiliate benchmarks and your 30% commission on every order.

Your 30% — By Protocol

Protocol First Order Price Your 30% Commission

Dutasteride One™All doses · most common starter $99 $29.70

Oral MinoxidilAdd-on · most men stack this $65 $19.50

        Most Common StackDutasteride One + Oral Minoxidil
        $164
        $49.20

Ultra™ Dutasteride + Minoxidil0.5mg combo capsule $155 $46.50

Ultra™ Dutasteride + Minoxidil1.0mg combo capsule $175 $52.50

Ultra™ Topical Dutasteride + MinoxidilTopical-only protocol $155 $46.50

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30% On Every First Order — No Exceptions

Every time someone clicks your link and starts their first protocol, you earn 30% of that order. That's your commission, paid out on every new customer you bring in. Focus on bringing in new customers consistently — that's where your income lives right now. Additional renewal commission structures are being evaluated as the program grows. Early, consistent performers will be first in line when those tiers unlock.

Viewership → Conversions → Cash

These projections use conservative industry benchmarks: 1.5% click-through rate on affiliate content, 4% landing page conversion. Your numbers will vary — better content, better niche targeting, and ManyChat automation all push these up significantly.

Getting Started

10K monthly views

Est. clicks (1.5%)150

Est. conversions (4%)~6

Intro commissions~$295

Monthly~$98

Quarterly~$295

Yearly~$1,180

This is based on consistent posting — 3x per week. Every new customer you convert earns you $49.20 on the most common stack.

SWEET SPOT

Building Momentum

50K monthly views

Est. clicks (1.5%)750

Est. conversions (4%)~30

Intro commissions~$1,476

Monthly~$492

Quarterly~$1,476

Yearly~$5,900

50K views/month is achievable in this niche. Men's hair health is not saturated — that's your edge over lifestyle and fitness affiliates.

Consistent Creator

100K monthly views

Est. clicks (1.5%)1,500

Est. conversions (4%)~60

Intro commissions~$2,952

Monthly~$984

Quarterly~$2,952

Yearly~$11,800

At this level with consistent content, you're earning meaningful side income from a niche audience that genuinely needs what you're promoting.

Consistency Is the Only Variable That Matters

Are you going to become a millionaire from this? No. But you have the opportunity to build a real income stream in a niche that isn't crowded — men's hair health is not a trending topic. It's a permanent one. Every man with a genetic predisposition to hair loss is a potential customer, for life.

Think about it like training. You don't get strong from one workout. You don't build an audience from one post. But 3 posts a week for 90 days — that's 36 pieces of content. Each one is a door that stays open. Each subscriber you convert renews automatically. The math compounds the same way your workouts do.

Track your calories. Set your macros. Show up to the gym. That's the same energy this requires — and the payoff is the same: slow, real, compounding results.

3xPosts per week minimum

90Days to see real momentum

30%Commission on every first order

* All earnings projections are illustrative estimates based on standard affiliate marketing benchmarks (1.5% CTR, 4% CVR) applied to first-order commissions only. Individual results will vary. These figures are not guarantees of income.

Brand Standards

Do This. Not That.

You represent Mane & Steel every time you post with our name. Here's how we protect the brand — and you.

✦ Do This

✓Speak in your own voice — honest, direct, personal

✓Include FTC disclosure: "ad" or "sponsored" — it's required and builds trust

✓Talk about the science — DHT, dutasteride, clinical data — you have the backing

✓Show your real protocol — the product, your routine, your experience

✓Put the code in every caption, every time

✓Engage your comments — questions about hair loss are opportunities

✓Keep personal views (politics, religion) separate from M&S content

✗ Not That

✗Don't make medical claims — no "cures," no guarantees of regrowth

✗Don't promote Hims, Happy Head, Maximus, or Blokes while active with us

✗Don't buy followers or fake engagement — we audit and it voids your contract

✗Don't post outdated pricing or promotions — check with us first

✗Don't repost our content and count it as a qualifying Reel — it doesn't count

✗Don't go dark — if something's going on, communicate. We're a team.

✗Don't share any Mane & Steel business, pricing, or strategy details publicly

Your Automation Stack

Unlock ManyChat

You've been posting and hoping people click the link in your bio. There's a smarter way. ManyChat turns every comment on your posts into an automatic DM — with your affiliate link delivered directly to anyone who engages. You post once. ManyChat works 24/7.

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You Post & Add a Trigger Word

In your caption, you write something like: "Comment HAIR below and I'll send you the link to what I use." That's your trigger word — HAIR, PROTOCOL, START, whatever fits your content.

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Someone Comments That Word

The moment a viewer types your trigger word in the comments, ManyChat detects it automatically — on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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They Get an Instant DM With Your Link

ManyChat fires an automatic DM to that person — instantly, while they're already engaged — containing your personal affiliate link with your discount code baked in. You're not there. It happens automatically.

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They Click, They Order, You Earn

They land on the Mane & Steel protocol page with your code pre-applied. Every order that comes through is your commission. You posted once. ManyChat did the rest.

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Speed = Conversion

The DM arrives while they're still watching your video, still engaged, still warm. That's the highest-converting moment. A link in bio requires them to navigate away — ManyChat brings the link to them instantly.

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Comments Boost Your Reach

When people comment your trigger word, it signals to the algorithm that your post is driving engagement. More comments = more reach = more views = more triggers fired. The system feeds itself.

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It Never Sleeps

Someone finds your post at 2am, comments HAIR, gets the link instantly, orders by morning. You wake up with a commission you earned while sleeping. That's what automation does for you.

How to Set It Up — Step by Step

You don't need to be technical. This takes about 20 minutes to set up once, then it runs itself.

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Create Your ManyChat Account

Go to manychat.com and sign up for a free account. The free plan works to start — upgrade to Pro (~$15/month) when you're ready to remove limits on contacts and add advanced automations.

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Connect Your Instagram (and/or TikTok)

In ManyChat, go to Settings → Channels → Instagram. Connect your personal creator account. Do the same for TikTok if you post there. Your account must be a Creator or Business account — not a personal account.

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Build Your Comment Trigger Flow

Go to Automation → New Flow. Set the trigger to "Comment on Post" and enter your keyword (example: HAIR). Then build the DM message — keep it short, personal, and include your affiliate link. Example DM:

"Hey! Here's the link to the Mane & Steel protocol I use — [YOUR LINK]. Use code [YOUR CODE] for a discount on your first order. Lmk if you have questions!"

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Add the Trigger Word to Your Caption

Every time you post Mane & Steel content, end your caption with a CTA that uses your trigger word: "Comment HAIR below and I'll DM you the link." That's it. ManyChat handles the rest.

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Test It Before You Post

ManyChat has a built-in preview tool. Test your flow before going live to make sure the DM fires correctly and the link works. Broken links = lost commissions. Test every time you update your affiliate link.

Pro Tip

Use a different trigger word for different content types — HAIR for educational posts, PROTOCOL for personal check-ins, START for myth-busting content. This lets you track which content style drives the most DMs and optimize from there. ManyChat's analytics will show you exactly which flows are converting.