affiliate-marketplace-and-partner-deals

name	affiliate-marketplace-and-partner-deals
description	Use when building affiliate network for courses. Affiliate = pays for performance.

Affiliate Marketplace and Partner Deals

Affiliate program: 20-50% commission per sale. Build network of partners. Track via unique codes.

Affiliate program tiers

1. Basic — 20% commission, no other benefits
2. Tiered — higher commission for higher volume
3. Premium partners — 40-50% commission, exclusive support
4. Bundle deals — combined with another product
5. VIP affiliates — top performers, custom terms

Recruitment

1. Active outreach to industry creators
2. Open application on website
3. Approval process — quality control
4. Onboarding — provide assets + support
5. Tools — links, copy, banners, video
6. Tracking dashboard — see performance
7. Payment terms — monthly, $50 minimum

Managing affiliates

1. Quality control — review affiliate marketing
2. Communication — newsletter for affiliates
3. Top performer recognition — affiliate of month
4. Underperformer outreach — what's holding back?
5. Affiliate education — how to sell our product
6. Cull non-performers — quality > quantity

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Affiliate program for CardPrepAI Academy (extending from current affiliate participation).