Social Affiliate Method: 8-week CourseYour social affiliate channel instruction manual.
Absolutely everything you need to confidently operate, optimize + scale your affiliate program.
From foundational basics to advanced growth strategies and including plug + play templates, scripts, and practical resources, the Social Affiliate Method 8-week course shows you exactly how to turn creators into your most powerful sales force.
Whether you’re starting from scratch, struggling to grow, or wondering how to see even bigger profits, this step-by-step system is designed for you. In just 8 weeks, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to easily leverage social affiliates to bring you new customers, broaden your brand visibility, build trust, and grow your long-term revenue.
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Why this ExistsMost brands build their affiliate channel backwards.
They sign up affiliates first and figure out the rest later — no tracking plan, no compensation strategy, no onboarding flow, no way to keep partners engaged past month one. Then they wonder why the channel never scales past a trickle of sales.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone. It’s pretty much the default way most brands manage this channel…
Affiliates sign up, get their free product, then…crickets. You’re lucky if you get one post.
Commission and gifting decisions are made without much thought.
Data isn’t tracked, or if it is, there’s no strategy behind improving those metrics.
Top performing affiliates get treated the same as everyone else.
Growth was working, then it wasn't, and it's not clear why.
Or you’re at scale, and the chaos is causing all sorts of headaches. #herdingcats
You’ll easily be able to remove all these pain points with the Social Affiliate Method Course as your guide (no agency required).
Because you’re getting access to the same systems our agency has developed, helping our clients 5X, 10X, any even 30X their affiliate revenue.
With our step-by-step guidance, you'll learn how to build the foundation first — the exact systems, checklists, and templates a working affiliate channel needs — then layer on outreach, engagement, reporting, profitability metrics, and team structure in the sequence that will actually get you long term results.
If you’re already at scale, you’ll understand how to level up without letting the chaos crush you.
Recruit affiliates without a plan, hope revenue magically flows in
Build foundations, then do outreach — repeatedly hit scale targets
Affiliates ghost after their first post
A month-over-month engagement system
No idea which numbers actually matter
The exact KPIs to set + track and when to adjust goals
Growth stalls (or never happens), no one knows why
A troubleshooting framework for getting past plateau
BEFORE
METHOD
BEFORE
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BEFORE
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BEFORE
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Before
Recruit affiliates first, hope a system shows up later
Affiliates ghost after their first post
No idea which numbers actually matter
Growth stalls, no one knows why
Method
Foundations, then outreach — the order that gets you to scale
A month-over-month engagement system
The exact KPIs to set + track and when to adjust goals
A troubleshooting framework for getting past plateau
Who should enroll?The Course is for you if…
✓ You’re a beginner. Whether you’re a brand owner, new hire, or part of the marketing team, you don’t need any prior affiliate management experience to go through this course.
✓ You’re an affiliate manager. This is the perfect training ground for AMs at every stage, including those new to the industry, seasoned pros, and every experience level in between.
✓ You’re a business owner. It’s critical founders understand how this marketing channel works and what your partnerships team needs to be successful. You’ll finish The Social Affiliate Method with everything you (and your team) need to scale!
Don’t spend your dollars here if…
✗ Your product isn’t the right fit. It doesn’t stand out in a crowded marketplace, has a weak USP, or has a lot of compliance restrictions that would prevent affiliates from talking about it in a meaningful way.
✗ You’re not interested in the DIY approach. If you don’t have anyone in-house to run your channel for you, then check out our customizable agency services. We’ll handle the growth for you, rather than teach you how to build it yourself.
✗ What you’re doing is already working perfectly. If you already have a mature, high-performing program with no real gaps to close, then our monthly membership is the better option. It’ll help you save time and resources.
Lifetime Access
Unlimited Seats
Personalized Coaching
Community Connections
Lifetime Access Unlimited Seats Personalized Coaching Community Connections
What You'll LearnIt’s like getting a degree in partnership management—in just a few weeks
Week 1
Clarity on what this channel is (and isn’t) and what an affiliate’s job actually is for your brand.
And, are you ready? Your checklist of everything that must be in place before you build or scale — plus how to build buzz while you get there.
Week 1
MODULES 01 + 02, 6 LESSONSCertainty before you spend a single dollar
Week 5
Week 2
Week 3
MODULE 03, 11 LESSONSFoundations built for scaling
Mobile optimization, tracking platform, landing page, offer, outreach avatars, communication flows, assets, compensation model, and all the other pieces needed to flow + grow — set up correctly the first time, or how to audit + optimize if you already have them in place.
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Week 3
MODULE 04, 8 LESSONSThe right affiliates, signed faster
Specific steps for pinpointing the perfect avatar, outreach scripts that set you apart, welcome flows that set the affiliate up for success, and an overall onboarding sequence that turns qualified leads into active partners quickly.
Week 4
MODULE 05, 15 LESSONSPartners who promote you every month
Fostering engagement: the single most important piece of this relationship-based channel. This module walks you through the key systems for ensuring affiliates love working with you, including gifting, campaigns, communication, surprise + delight, and more top tier tactics you’ve never thought of.
Week 5
MODULE 06, 1 (LONG) LESSONThe stats that actually matter
Reporting + measuring success shouldn’t be a guessing game. Learn the 9 numbers you need to be tracking, how to set achievable KPIs, and how balance the scales between profit and affiliate success.
Week 6
MOD. 07, 6 LESSONSBuilding an epic in-house team
Discover the three core roles for your partnerships team, along with detailed job descriptions, salary benchmarks, and performance KPIs. Also understand additional support roles, best practices for working with agencies, and proven strategies to keep your team motivated and engaged for long-term success.
Week 7
MODULE 08, 1 (LENGTHY) LESSONTroubleshooting lack of growth
We’re showing you the 7 areas to look at when growth stalls and you need to remove the roadblocks fast. You’ll be able to diagnose and fix growth plateaus in your social affiliate program with our practical troubleshooting steps to get back on track.
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Week 8
Week 8
MODULE 09, 7 LESSONSEnacting the halo effect
Paid partnerships are an excellent way to boost your social affiliate marketing channel, get more visibility to your brand, bring in new customers, and drive up channel revenue—if they’re managed properly. This module shows you exactly how to work with high converting creators so they give your program an all around lift.
Meet Your Social Affiliate Mentor
Suzanne Rex
Co-Founder, Social Affiliate Method
Suzanne has coached over 50 brands on how to master the art of partnership marketing, helping them to achieve record profit, build brand awareness, and – her favorite part – create a community of cheerleaders who rally for their favorites and keep super fans buying, season after season.
From Our Coaching Clients
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"I started the course with zero knowledge of partnership marketing. But Suzanne was an incredible mentor—patient, encouraging, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable. By the time I was done going through the course, I had the clarity and confidence to not just manage the channel—but to run it like I'd been doing it for years."
Viva Rays
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"The 1-on-1 coaching with Suzanne was a game changer. I left every call with clear answers, best next steps, and action items that helped me easily hit my goals. Thanks to her knowledge and the course content, we more than tripled our affiliate revenue after just 8 weeks!"
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"Our existing affiliate program was stuck, and we weren't sure how to get back into growth mode with our affiliates, even though our team had been working with creators for years. Suzanne helped us navigate our unique roadblocks and figure out exactly where to spend our time and resources. We finally started seeing steady increases in our profits!"
Echo Water
6 things you’ll have at the end of 8 weeks:
A clear path to growing your social affiliate channel
No more guesswork, confusion, or roadblocks.
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Your channel's foundation—built the right way
Learn to lay the proper groundwork so you can see meaningful growth.
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A working outreach + onboarding sequence
The tools and templates to find qualified leads and turn them into signed affiliates.
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An effective engagement plan to keep affiliates active
A playbook for making sure your existing affiliates promote you month after month.
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A KPI framework + reporting best practices
The formula for optimizing channel performance: the most important stats to monitor and the benchmarks to hit.
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A roadmap for building a rockstar partnerships team
How to cultivate the right people to lead your channel, create community, and make affiliates fall in love with your brand.
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Plus, a troubleshooting framework in case you get stuck…
If you’re hitting a plateau, there’s no need to panic. Just follow our specific checklist to keep calm and kickstart growth.
3 Options to Enroll
Choose How you learn3 Options to Enroll
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Self-Guided + Self-Paced
Go through the course at your own pace and learn on your own. Get answers to questions by searching our knowledge database or asking your fellow peers within the Social Affiliate Method Community. Lifetime access and unlimited seats means you and your team can come back to the materials whenever you need them most.
• 9 modules, 55 lessons
• Dozens of resources, including templates, scripts, trackers, and AI how-tos
• Lifetime access
• Unlimited seats
• Community membership
• Access to knowledge + FAQ database
Cost: $1,499
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Personalized Approach with Coaching
The complete playbook paired with weekly private coaching for you and your team. Each call is spent helping you where you need it most, whether that’s simply answering course-related questions, dialing in strategy, pinpointing program gaps, or solving roadblocks. These are productive working calls meant to leave you with a clear plan and money-making action items to complete. No boring PPT presentations allowed.
• Complete course with lifetime access
• Unlimited seats
• Community membership
• Access to knowledge + FAQ database
• 8 hours of individualized coaching (to be completed within 10 weeks of start date)
Cost: $2,699
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The Full Package: Audit, Course + Coaching
This is for the brands who already have an existing social affiliate channel. Before you dig into the course, our team will perform a comprehensive audit of your program and tell you exactly what’s working, what isn’t, and what you need to do to unlock growth. This knowledge tells you what you need to do, and the course tells you how to make it happen. With your in-depth report in-hand, move through the complete playbook and pair it with weekly private coaching.
• Complete course with lifetime access
• Unlimited seats
• Community membership
• Access to knowledge + FAQ database
• 8 hours of individualized coaching, to be completed within 10 weeks of start date
• Comprehensive audit + report of your existing social affiliate channel
Cost: $3,499
Why this CourseThis is the fastest way to make meaningful money with your affiliates.
A social affiliate channel that’s left on autopilot, unoptimized, or lacking a solid foundation is extremely expensive—and not just in ways that your finance team can easily flag.
You lose money:
✓ When you give products to affiliates who then never post…
✓ When you rely on just a few top partners, then they go dark. Or worse, they start promoting your competitor because they feel ignored and unsupported...
✓ When your team is scrambling – constantly redoing, rebuilding, reacting – because neither structure nor SOPs are in place…
✓ When your reputation takes a hit because you aren’t collecting social proof or building brand credibility.
You make money:
✓ When you know exactly how to find the right affiliates and get them going from Day 1.
✓ When you understand how to motivate your top partners—and how to grow your active roster so you have more than just 2 or 3 high performers.
✓ When your team can focus on money-generating activities instead of making costly mistakes and experiencing burnout.
✓ When your brand has an army of high quality affiliates promoting it…and everyone wants to buy your products.
The Social Affiliate Method Course shows you how to operate efficiently and effectively, using proven systems that keep you from leaking money or leaving it on the table. See record breaking profit in just 8 weeks.
FAQsYou might be wondering…
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It's a one-time program: you get the full 9-module curriculum plus whatever coaching and audit is included in your tier — not a recurring membership fee.
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Either! For curriculum that is fully self-paced, enroll in the course-only option. Live 1:1 coaching time is included on the Course + Coaching and Full Package tiers.
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You get 8 hours of live 1:1 time with Suzanne to use on your specific channel — working through roadblocks, decisions, or anything the modules don't fully answer for your brand. We’ll agree to a weekly standing call time. All calls will be recorded, and you’ll get access to those files. All coaching must be completed within 10 weeks of start date.
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No — this is training and coaching, not a done-for-you retainer. You (or your team) do the building; Suzanne gives you the system and, on higher tiers, direct feedback. If you’d like to explore our agency services, book a call so we can learn about your specific needs.
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If your existing affiliate program is struggling or just not going anywhere, then yes! You’ll get all the knowledge you need to hit your goals. We also suggest considering the full course package, which comes with an audit.
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Email team@socialaffiliatemethod.com and we'll help you figure out the right fit. Or book a call with us here.
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You get lifetime access to the course.
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Enrollment is per brand, not team member. So, you get unlimited seats.
More questions? Book a call.
Your Next StepPick your path + start scaling your affiliate channel
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Self-Guided + Self-Paced
Go through the course at your own pace and learn on your own. Get answers to questions by searching our knowledge database or asking your fellow peers within the Social Affiliate Method Community. Lifetime access and unlimited seats means you and your team can come back to the materials whenever you need them most.
• 9 modules, 55 lessons
• Dozens of resources, including templates, scripts, trackers, and AI how-tos
• Lifetime access
• Unlimited seats
• Community membership
• Access to knowledge + FAQ database
Cost: $1,499
2
Personalized Approach with Coaching
The complete playbook paired with weekly private coaching for you and your team. Each call is spent helping you where you need it most, whether that’s simply answering course-related questions, or dialing in strategy, pinpointing program gaps, or solving roadblocks. These are productive working calls meant to leave you with a clear plan and money-making action items to complete. No boring PPT presentations allowed.
• Complete course with lifetime access
• Unlimited seats
• Community membership
• Access to knowledge + FAQ database
• 8 hours of individualized coaching (to be completed within 10 weeks of start date)
Cost: $2,699
3
The Full Package: Audit, Course + Coaching
This is for the brands who already have an existing social affiliate channel. Before you dig into the course, our team will perform a comprehensive audit of your program and tell you exactly what’s working, what isn’t, and what you need to do to unlock growth. This knowledge tells you what you need to do, and the course tells you how to make it happen. With your in-depth report in-hand, move through the complete playbook and pair it with weekly private coaching.
• Complete course with lifetime access
• Unlimited seats
• Community membership
• Access to knowledge + FAQ database
• 8 hours of individualized coaching, to be completed within 10 weeks of start date
• Comprehensive audit + report of your existing social affiliate channel
Cost: $3,499