affiliate-programlisted
Install: claude install-skill Heuresis/Growth-Operator-Agency
# /affiliate-program — Affiliate Program Designer
## Structure
```
W(affiliate-program) =
1. Commission Structure (rates, tiers, recurring vs one-time)
2. Payout Logic (cookie window, attribution, minimum payout, frequency)
3. Affiliate Portal (login, links, assets, stats)
4. Promotion Assets (ad creative / email swipes / social posts / landing pages)
5. Recruitment Plan (who, outreach, qualification)
6. Compliance (FTC disclosure, tax forms, contracts)
7. Economics Validation (affiliate payout fits LTV:CAC math)
```
## Decision Logic
### Commission Rate Benchmarks
- Info / coaching: 20-50% first sale, 10-30% recurring
- Digital product: 30-50%
- SaaS: 20-30% first year, decaying
- Done-for-you: 10-20% (higher fulfillment cost)
### Cookie Window
- 30-60 days standard
- 90+ days for high-consideration offers
### Recruitment Tiers
- **Tier 1 affiliates** (top creators, influencers) — higher commission + custom terms
- **Tier 2** (aligned partners) — standard rates
- **Tier 3** (casual / customer-advocate) — self-serve portal
## Output Format
```markdown
# Affiliate Program — [Creator Brand]
**Commission Rate:** [%] first sale / [%] recurring
**Cookie Window:** [days]
**Payout Frequency:** [monthly]
**Minimum Payout:** $[N]
**Version:** 1.0
## Commission Structure
| Tier | First Sale | Recurring | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 40% | 25% | $500 for first referral |
| Tier 2 | 30% | 20% | N/A |
| Tier 3 | 20% | 10% | N/A |
## Payout Logic
- Cookie w