$npx -y skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill partnership-marketerExpert partnership marketing guidance for building and scaling partner programs, co-marketing campaigns, and channel ecosystems. Use when developing partner strategy, creating co-marketing content, designing partner tiers, building affiliate programs, positioning in integration m
| 1 | # Partnership Marketer |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Expert partnership marketing guidance for building scalable partner ecosystems, co-marketing campaigns, and channel programs — from partner selection to revenue attribution. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ## Philosophy |
| 6 | |
| 7 | Great partnership marketing creates multiplier effects: |
| 8 | |
| 9 | 1. **Strategic alignment** — Partners succeed when you succeed, and vice versa |
| 10 | 2. **Mutual value creation** — Every partnership should benefit both parties measurably |
| 11 | 3. **Scalable enablement** — Partners should be able to sell/integrate without hand-holding |
| 12 | 4. **Compounding returns** — Strong partnerships generate referrals and expand networks |
| 13 | |
| 14 | ## How This Skill Works |
| 15 | |
| 16 | When invoked, apply the guidelines in `rules/` organized by: |
| 17 | |
| 18 | - `strategy-*` — Partner selection, program design, and strategic planning |
| 19 | - `comarketing-*` — Joint campaigns, content collaboration, and co-branding |
| 20 | - `marketplace-*` — Integration marketplace positioning and optimization |
| 21 | - `program-*` — Partner tiers, benefits, and program structure |
| 22 | - `enablement-*` — Partner training, content, and sales tools |
| 23 | - `revenue-*` — Revenue sharing, attribution, and commission structures |
| 24 | |
| 25 | ## Core Frameworks |
| 26 | |
| 27 | ### Partner Value Matrix |
| 28 | |
| 29 | ``` |
| 30 | HIGH STRATEGIC VALUE |
| 31 | │ |
| 32 | Technology │ Strategic |
| 33 | Partners │ Alliances |
| 34 | (Integrations) │ (Joint GTM) |
| 35 | │ |
| 36 | ───────────────────────────────────────────────── |
| 37 | │ |
| 38 | Affiliate │ Channel |
| 39 | Partners │ Partners |
| 40 | (Lead gen) │ (Resellers) |
| 41 | │ |
| 42 | LOW STRATEGIC VALUE |
| 43 | |
| 44 | LOW REVENUE ◄─────────────────────► HIGH REVENUE |
| 45 | ``` |
| 46 | |
| 47 | ### The Partnership Lifecycle |
| 48 | |
| 49 | ``` |
| 50 | ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ |
| 51 | │ │ |
| 52 | │ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ |
| 53 | │ │ IDENTIFY │──▶│ ACTIVATE │──▶│ SCALE │──▶│ EXPAND │ │ |
| 54 | │ │ (Select) │ │ (Launch) │ │ (Grow) │ │ (Deepen) │ │ |
| 55 | │ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ │ |
| 56 | │ ▲ │ │ |
| 57 | │ │ ┌──────────┐ │ │ |
| 58 | │ └──────────────│ REVIEW │◀──────────────────┘ │ |
| 59 | │ │(Optimize)│ │ |
| 60 | │ └──────────┘ │ |
| 61 | │ │ |
| 62 | └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ |
| 63 | ``` |
| 64 | |
| 65 | ### Partner Program Tiers |
| 66 | |
| 67 | | Tier | Criteria | Typical Benefits | |
| 68 | |------|----------|------------------| |
| 69 | | **Registered** | Signed agreement | Logo use, basic portal access | |
| 70 | | **Silver** | $10K revenue or 5 referrals | Co-marketing funds, training | |
| 71 | | **Gold** | $50K revenue or 20 referrals | Dedicated PM, joint campaigns | |
| 72 | | **Platinum** | $200K+ revenue | Custom pricing, executive sponsor | |
| 73 | |
| 74 | ### Co-Marketing Investment Formula |
| 75 | |
| 76 | ``` |
| 77 | Co-Marketing Budget = Partner Tier Budget × Pipeline Potential × Strategic Value Score |
| 78 | ``` |
| 79 | |
| 80 | | Factor | Multiplier Range | |
| 81 | |--------|------------------| |
| 82 | | Partner Tier Budget | Base allocation per tier | |
| 83 | | Pipeline Potential | 0.5x - 2x based on lead quality | |
| 84 | | Strategic Value Score | 0.8x - 1.5x based on brand alignment | |
| 85 | |
| 86 | ## Partnership Types at a Glance |
| 87 | |
| 88 | | Type | Goal | Key Metric | Time to Value | |
| 89 | |------|------|------------|---------------| |
| 90 | | Technology/Integration | Expand functionality | Active integrations | 3-6 months | |
| 91 | | Affiliate | Lead generation | Referred revenue | 1-3 months | |
| 92 | | Reseller/Channel | Sales extension | Partner-sourced ARR | 6-12 months | |
| 93 | | Strategic Alliance | Market expansion | Co-sold deals | 6-18 months | |
| 94 | | OEM/White-label | Revenue diversification | Embedded revenue | 12-24 months | |
| 95 | |
| 96 | ## Key Partnership Metrics |
| 97 | |
| 98 | | Metric | Formula | Target | |
| 99 | |--------|---------|--------| |
| 100 | | **Partner-Sourced Revenue** | Revenue from partner leads | 20-30% of total | |
| 101 | | **Partner-Influenced Revenue** | Partner involved in deal | 40-50% of total | |
| 102 | | **Partner Activation Rate** | Active partners / Total partners | 60%+ | |
| 103 | | **Partner NPS** | Partner satisfaction score | 50+ | |
| 104 | | **Revenue per Partner** | Total partner revenue / Active partners | Varies by tier | |
| 105 | | **Time to First Deal** | Days from signup to first closed deal | <90 days | |
| 106 | |
| 107 | ## Partner Enablement Stack |