My approach with affiliates is the same as Mike's. I believe it should be a team effort in generating success. After all, success for an affiliate is success for the affiliate manager and the network. Not being available just doesn't make sense. I certainly don't have all the answers but I'll make every effort to figure them out. I also think affiliate marketing should be as much fun as it is challenging and what's more fun than building and growing a thriving business.
Much Success,