The Problem

Door-to-door selling can be very inefficient — it limits market reach and brand awareness, and can be very resource intensive. When speed to market is a priority, you need to play every card you have.

The Solution

Find partners who already have traction in your market, gaining access to customers and intelligence.

The Process

Identify primary business objectives & desired competencies/market access to gain via partnerships.
Build an initial seed list of diverse targets; augment the seed list in a workshop setting and apply reductive filters.
Articulate a partnership value proposition distinct from direct-to-customer channels.
Structure partner program with provisions for onboarding, performance metrics, comms/cadence and access to critical IP.
Establish an internal rubric to periodically review partner engagement, performance & feedback.

This process includes periodic interim reviews with key stakeholders, to solicit feedback guiding the overall direction of the project.

The Results

Deliverables

  • Definitive list of available direct/indirect channels, with associated firmographic data
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) template for prospective partner outreach
  • Onboarding & enablement materials, incl. guidelines/KPIs for confirmed program participants
  • Internal reference material for measuring ongoing performance & conducting partner reviews

Impact

  • Accelerated brand awareness and market reach
  • Accelerated access to market intelligence, new technology and expertise
  • Increased sales and/or decreased cost of goods sold (COGS)

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