Erman Ergun
The Partnerships Toolkit · Free

Free tools for building partner programs

Calculators, a quiz, templates and guides for affiliate, referral, agency and reseller programs. I built three partner programs from zero at a bootstrapped SaaS. These are the tools I wish I'd had on day one.

No signupRuns in your browserAffiliateReferralResellerAgency

Not sure where to start?

I'm thinking about launching a partner programTake the readiness quiz → I need to decide what to pay partnersRun the commission calculator → I want to launch affiliates with no budgetRead the guide and get the template →

All tools

Quiz · 2 minutesAre you ready for a partner program?11 questions. You get a readiness score, the partner model that fits how you sell, and your next three steps.Take the quiz → CalculatorAffiliate commission calculatorCompare recurring, one-time, flat and tiered payouts against lifetime value, margin and what you pay for ads.Run the numbers → Guide + free templateHow to start an affiliate program with zero budgetThe spreadsheet-first playbook: who to invite, how to track sales and how to pay partners on time without buying software.Read the guide →

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In the worksPartner tier builderBronze, Silver and Gold, with requirements and benefits you can paste straight into your partner deck.Vote for this one → In the worksPartner program ROI calculatorThe page you send your CFO: partner-sourced revenue versus paid acquisition, and when the program pays for itself.Vote for this one → In the worksPartner Manager Bingo"Partner ghosted after kickoff." "Asked for MDF before closing a deal." You know the squares.Vote for this one →

Building a partner program and stuck on something these tools don't cover? Tell me what you're working on. I'm always up for comparing notes.