Launch · 5–6 week engagement · Fixed fee

Program Launch

Everything you need to stand up an affiliate program the right way — platform selected, tracking configured, commissions designed, campaigns live, and a recruitment pipeline ready to go on day one.

Who it's for

Starting from zero.

Program Launch is for companies that don't have an affiliate program yet — or have one that exists in name only and needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. If you want to get it right the first time instead of inheriting a mess to fix later, this is where you start.

  • Companies with no existing affiliate program ready to build one properly.
  • Brands that set up a program themselves and realize the foundation isn't right.
  • Teams that have budget approved and a timeline to launch — and need someone to own the build.
  • Marketing leaders who want affiliate done right from day one, not patched together over two years.
  • Companies evaluating affiliate as a channel and want a realistic picture of what it takes.

What you get

A program ready to run.

Timeline

Five to six weeks to launch-ready.

  1. Week 1 01

    Discovery

    Kickoff call, business model review, margin analysis, competitive landscape, and target customer profile. We establish what a good affiliate partner looks like for your specific program.

  2. Week 2 02

    Platform & structure

    Platform recommendation finalized with rationale. Commission model designed and pressure-tested. Offer structure drafted for review.

  3. Week 3 03

    Technical setup

    Tracking configured, campaigns built, deep links validated. Asset brief written and handed to your creative team.

  4. Week 4 04

    Recruitment prep

    Prospect list researched and prioritized. Outreach templates written. Partner-facing program materials drafted.

  5. Weeks 5–6 05

    Launch & handoff

    60-day playbook finalized. QA pass on tracking and campaigns. Program goes live. Handoff call with your team to walk through everything.

All engagements

Four ways to work together.

FAQ

Common questions.

Which platform do you recommend most often?

It depends on the business. PartnerStack is a strong default for SaaS with a self-serve motion. Impact fits larger programs that need flexibility and custom terms. AffiliateWP and Post Affiliate Pro work well for WordPress-native businesses that want to host their own program. We don't have preferred vendor relationships — the recommendation is based on fit, not referral fees.

Do you handle the actual platform setup, or just the recommendation?

Both. We configure the platform, set up tracking, build the initial campaigns, and validate everything before handoff. You're not left with a slide deck and a to-do list.

What do you need from us to get started?

Access to your marketing stack (analytics, CRM, payment processor for conversion data), someone who can answer questions about margins and pricing, and a stakeholder who can approve the commission structure. Most of the work happens on our side.

Do you produce the creative assets?

No — we write the asset brief and ad spec documentation, then hand that off to your creative team or agency. We can review final assets for alignment with the program setup, but production is on your side.

What happens after handoff?

You run the program using the playbook, or bring us in for ongoing recruitment via the Growth retainer. Some clients also use the Audit 3–6 months post-launch to pressure-test whether the initial setup is holding up.

What does it cost?

Fixed fee scoped to program complexity — single vs. multi-product, platform selected, and whether creative or legal review is involved. Reach out and we'll have a number back to you within a business day.

Ready to build it right from the start?

Thirty-minute scoping call first. We'll confirm fit, timeline, and platform direction before you commit to anything.