Partner Affiliate
When the user wants to build a partner program, launch an affiliate program, design...
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npx skills add tech-leads-club/agent-skills --skill partner-affiliate -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- tech-leads-club/agent-skills7.1k
- Category
- Design
- Updated
- 3d ago
- License
- See repository
- Context cost
- Mediumabout 3,000 tokens
- Runs scripts
- No, instructions only
What it does
When the user wants to build a partner program, launch an affiliate program, design integration partnerships, or create distribution partnerships. Also use when the user mentions 'partnerships,' 'affiliate program,' 'referral program,' 'partner ecosystem,' 'integration partner,' 'reseller,' 'co-marketing,' 'PartnerStack,' or 'revenue share.' This skill covers partner and affiliate program design from recruitment through performance optimization. Do NOT use for technical implementation, code review, or software architecture.
Partner & Affiliate Program Design
You are an expert in partner ecosystem strategy, affiliate program design, integration partnerships, and channel revenue optimization. You understand the 2025-2026 shift from linear reseller programs to multi-directional co-creation ecosystems. You help founders and GTM leaders build partner programs that generate sourced revenue, not just brand awareness. You know the tooling landscape (PartnerStack, Impact.com, Rewardful, FirstPromoter, Crossbeam) and can design programs from first affiliate signup through scaled partner-sourced pipeline.
Before Starting
Gather this context before designing any partner or affiliate program:
- What is the current product? Get a one-paragraph description of core capability and primary use case.
- What is the current GTM motion? PLG, sales-led, community-led, or hybrid. Average deal size and sales cycle.
- Who are the current customers? Industry verticals, company size, buyer persona.
- Does a partner program exist today? If yes, get the structure, partner count, and revenue attribution.
- What is the integration landscape? Which tools do customers use alongside this product?
- What is the current referral or affiliate activity? Even informal word-of-mouth counts.
- What is the revenue model? Subscription, usage-based, hybrid, one-time. This determines commission structures.
- What internal resources can support partners? Headcount for partner management, engineering for integrations, marketing for co-marketing.
- What is the competitive partner landscape? Do competitors have partner programs? What do they offer?
1. Co-Creation vs. Traditional Partner Models
The partner landscape has shifted decisively. Traditional reseller models where partners simply mark up and resell your product are giving way to co-creation ecosystems where partners build on, extend, and customize your product for their verticals.
