[Linda Buquet]

Hi TJ,

Nope most OPMS don't have affiliate programs. Well actually a couple do. But where you can make some money is with a direct referral arrangement. Most will pay you a finders fee for clients that close. Plus since you know the companies you wouldn't just have them click a link. You would talk to them, educate them to the point they said YES I want to start a program.

Then you could pass the OPM a well qualified lead. If you have talked to, pre-qualified and pre-sold to a degree the lead is worth more. That's what I do. I just passed an 4 leads to one OPM in December and all 4 should close this month.

BUT most of the good OPMs that would pay you a decent amount are pretty particular about the type of clients they take on so you would need to get to know them and their requirements. THat's the only way I can pass such good leads. I'm good at qualifying and pre-selling based on whichever OPM I refer out to. I refer to lots of different OPMS and match the client up with the right one for their needs so its a good match for everyone.

Also be aware, most good OPMs charge 5,000 a month. So if you are talking to small merchants with low budgets who arent really convinced they need an affiliate program it will be VERY hard for you to even make this work.