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Partnerships with 3rd Party Vendors?

by writeboywrite
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I don't know if this is the right forum to post this in, but here goes -

I'm interested in crafting a strategy to identify and engage with external partners for a mutually advantageous collaboration.

The core of my plan involves these partners incorporating my entry-level services into their offerings, either as an upsell or a bonus. (We would basically have a revenue sharing deal in place.)

Has anyone in this community developed similar partnerships?

I would greatly appreciate any insights, particularly on pinpointing and initiating contact with potential partners.

Any additional guidance would also be highly valued.

Thanks in advance for your help!
#3rd #partnerships #party #vendors
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    my entry-level services into their offerings

    Have to ask - 'services' to do what? Looking at your sig leads to copywriting or content generation....??? Will you be competing with A.I.?
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    I'm interested in crafting a strategy to identify and engage with external partners for a mutually advantageous collaboration.

    The core of my plan involves these partners incorporating my entry-level services into their offerings, either as an upsell or a bonus. (We would basically have a revenue sharing deal in place.)

    Correct me if I am wrong...but aren't you just looking for customers?

    If so, then maybe consider redoing that 18 minute services offer on your site, because potential partners need to know in about 2-3 minutes what your entry level services are.

    You created a VSL sample from a CLICKBANK product (and you do nice work) so it sort of makes sense, Clickbank sellers might be a good place to fish in for customers. Also LinkedIn, with a short VSL whet their appetite.

    What size business are you thinking of? Small Entrepreneurs? Mid size? Giants?

    It appears your services and prices are aimed at the first, because, the giants will pay much more by many times than what you are asking.

    Part of your strategy to identify these prospects might be to create a Customer Avatar, which you may have done with some of your sample VSL. Your site is nice, but from a copy standpoint, maybe have a link on some platforms directly to a shortened version of your 18 min. services site, just to get them to raise their hands...then hit with longer copy.

    GordonJ


    Originally Posted by writeboywrite View Post

    I don't know if this is the right forum to post this in, but here goes -

    I'm interested in crafting a strategy to identify and engage with external partners for a mutually advantageous collaboration.

    The core of my plan involves these partners incorporating my entry-level services into their offerings, either as an upsell or a bonus. (We would basically have a revenue sharing deal in place.)

    Has anyone in this community developed similar partnerships?

    I would greatly appreciate any insights, particularly on pinpointing and initiating contact with potential partners.

    Any additional guidance would also be highly valued.

    Thanks in advance for your help!
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    • Profile picture of the author writeboywrite
      Thanks so much for your reply! (And for the kind words regarding my old site.)

      Actually, while I have been a B2B copywriter for years and years, I am burned out beyond belief when it comes to commercial writing. And, I definitely am not going to compete with A.I.

      I've got other things planned, and am moving in a totally different direction.

      So, at this point I am simply looking at the strategy and tactics I mentioned. For the sake of argument, it doesn't matter what my low-end services are as long as they're complimentary to (and not directly competing with), whatever is offered by the 3rd party vendors I mentioned before.

      As for your suggestion to create a customer Avatar, I have done that to a degree. I am thinking that I essentially need to understand where to find these vendors (perhaps Linkedin, perhaps forums like this one) but essentially I need to be able to get in front of decision-makers and make an offer.

      I really just wanted to hear the thoughts and advice of others who may already have "been there, done that."


      Originally Posted by GordonJ View Post

      I'm interested in crafting a strategy to identify and engage with external partners for a mutually advantageous collaboration.

      The core of my plan involves these partners incorporating my entry-level services into their offerings, either as an upsell or a bonus. (We would basically have a revenue sharing deal in place.)

      Correct me if I am wrong...but aren't you just looking for customers?

      If so, then maybe consider redoing that 18 minute services offer on your site, because potential partners need to know in about 2-3 minutes what your entry level services are.

      You created a VSL sample from a CLICKBANK product (and you do nice work) so it sort of makes sense, Clickbank sellers might be a good place to fish in for customers. Also LinkedIn, with a short VSL whet their appetite.

      What size business are you thinking of? Small Entrepreneurs? Mid size? Giants?

      It appears your services and prices are aimed at the first, because, the giants will pay much more by many times than what you are asking.

      Part of your strategy to identify these prospects might be to create a Customer Avatar, which you may have done with some of your sample VSL. Your site is nice, but from a copy standpoint, maybe have a link on some platforms directly to a shortened version of your 18 min. services site, just to get them to raise their hands...then hit with longer copy.

      GordonJ
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  • Profile picture of the author Raz
    Are you talking about JV? Well, if you can find a great partner for it, just do it man...JV is like an easy money method if it's done correctly
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    You can find blog owners, who get a simple 10k visitors per month or so. There are 1000's out there in any niche. Ask them for ad space in exchange for a commission on sales.
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  • Profile picture of the author CheckmateAdsAgency01
    Like, you're talking about JV or what? If you do it correctly, you will earn many in an easy way
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