3 ways to scale partners without losing quality


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Welcome to the Growann Weekly Newsletter - read by thousands of partnership professionals around the world.

We're testing things out with the newsletter heading into 2025.

My goal = provide a lot more value.

That's why we're now going to be sharing the following each week + more.

  • Growth tactic of the week
  • Partnership growth stories from REAL experts
  • Interesting partnerships threads I came across
  • Resources to help you grow your partner program

1. Growth Tactic of the Week.

Scale Your Partner Program Without Sacrificing Quality

Let’s be real—growth doesn’t happen by accident.

If you’re building a SaaS affiliate program, it’s all about finding partners who get it. You know, the ones who don’t just talk the talk but actually know their audience and can move the needle.

That’s where building a partner fit chart comes in.

It’s not just a table; it’s your strategy on a page. Start by identifying your top partner personas—think tech bloggers, comparison sites, consultants, and influencers. Each brings something unique to the table:

Each brings something unique to the table:

  • Tech bloggers explain the nitty-gritty.
  • Comparison sites can influencer purchase decisions.
  • Consultants deliver high-quality, long-term leads.
  • Influencers connect you with highly engaged audiences.

Once you’ve nailed your personas, map out what matters most—like conversions, audience engagement, or retention—and see which partner type fits best.

This Week's Sponsor.

Channel conflict? Yikes 😬

Two different partners start working the same deal.

A potential customer wants to work with a different partner than the one you’ve already pulled into an opportunity.

A customer wants to go direct with you and skip the partner altogether.

We’ve all been in those situations…and probably don’t want to be in them again.

That’s why we put together a guide to help you:

  1. Avoid it
  2. Handle it with grace

Learn how to keep your partners happy

2. Partnership Stories

SaaS Affiliates: The Secret to Building High-Impact Partnerships

Lee-Ann Johnstone, CEO of Affiverse, doesn’t just recruit affiliates—she creates partnerships that drive sustainable program growth.

With decades of experience in affiliate marketing, her approach is both strategic and relationship-driven.

What’s her formula for success?

  1. Target the right partners
  2. Measure what matters
  3. Motivate with personalized rewards
  4. Leverage the right tools

Curious how Lee-Ann builds partnerships that deliver results? 👉 Read her full story.

Not attracting enough affiliates?

Connect with a partner recruitment consultant at Growann to deep dive into your recruitment strategies.

That's it!

I hope you have the best Wednesday, and are closing out the week strong.

Nick Cotter

Founder, Growann

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