Where you can get paid to tell your friends and followers about The Studio!
This video explains the basics of The Studio Affiliate Program, but keep scrolling down to see it all in writing if you are more of a "see it on paper person".
If you already watch Liz's classes or have interacted with her in live session or calls, this program is perfect for you! If you haven't watched any of Liz's classes though, we recommend starting with a Free 1-Week Trial to The Studio so you can get to know Liz's style before introducing her to your audience.
As a Studio Affiliate you would share about free or paid offers on TheStudioMembership.com. Then when someone you refer decides to join as a member, you get paid! Affiliates receive:
30% commission on all payments for up to one year
cookie tracking for 60 days after someone clicks your link
images and copy to use when you share
all the links and instructions you need to get started
updates about sales and new freebies so you can share when people are most likely to buy
Affiliates can share about joining The Studio as a paid member, BUT marketing research has shown that advertising free offers is 3 times more likely to eventually result in a paid conversion, so we recommend sharing about:
The Studio Free Trial
Affinity Designer 101 (free course)
Sell Your Stuff Guide (free pdf)
Procreate Foundations (free course)
We'll share all the links and how to share about each one once you join us!
Here is some math to show you how much you'd make as an affiliate if someone joins using your link:
Jane joins using your free trial link, then joins as an Annual Studio Member. You make $113.99 (30% of the $379.00 payment).
Sarah joins using your Affinity Foundations free course link, then joins as a Monthly Studio Member and remains a member for 9 months. You make $102.60 ($11.40/month for 9 months).
We have set the commission at the highest point of the industry standard so you are well-rewarded for bringing a fellow creative to The Studio!
Come fill out this short form to apply to The Studio Affiliate Program.
Affiliates who hit the following milestones will receive a cash bonus at the next payout date:
$500 in commissions = $50 bonus
$1000 in commissions = $100 bonus
$2500 in commissions = $250 bonus
$5000 in commissions = $500 bonus
$7000 in commissions = $700 bonus
$10,000 in commissions = $1,000 bonus
These should answer common questions, but feel free to email us at help@lizkohlerbrown.com if you have additional questions!
Q: When and how do affiliates get paid?
A: In order to account for our refund period, and potential payment failures/disputes, commissions will be payable after 30 days. Once 30 days has passed, the commission will be counted toward your account balance. Each month on the first weekday of the month, we pay affiliates who have a commission balance of at least $50 USD via Paypal. If your commission total is under $50, the total will roll over to the next month. Bonuses will be paid out 30 days after the bonus threshold is met on the next payment day (example: You reach $1000 in commissions on November 15th. That bonus is calculated on December 1st, then paid out January 2nd or the first weekday of January).
Q: Is it okay to just promote the free courses and downloads rather than the paid membership?
A: Absolutely! We recommend this actually as people are 3X more likely to eventually purchase when they start with a free offer. We have a whole email sequence that introduces them to The Studio and gets them excited about making and selling their work using Liz's classes, so if you promote the free resources (an easy "yes" for your audience) we'll do the rest and you'll get paid if they sign up within 60 days!
Q: What if the customer gets a discount during the checkout process?
A: Affiliates will always make 30% of the sale price, so if a discount is applied at checkout the affiliate will get 30% of the discounted price as their commission.
Q: What if multiple people refer the same person?
A: Our system has a "first person wins" rule, so whatever link the customer first uses to visit TheStudioMembership.com is the one that will be tracked. So being the first to share about a new freebie or resource will help you lock in more customers.
Q: How long is the person tracked (aka cookie duration)?
A: When someone clicks an affiliate link, there is a 60-day cookie used to track that person's purchases so that the affiliate gets paid if the person purchases a membership within 60 days of the first click. The purchase must be made with the same browser and device since cookies are tracked on the browser level.
Q: Can I use my own affiliate link to join The Studio or buy something?
A: No. Affiliates are not allowed to use their own link to purchase memberships or products. This is considered a self-referral and is not eligible for commission, and our affiliate platform automatically tracks self-referrals to avoid this.
Q: What happens if someone I referred requests a refund or does a chargeback?
A: If a customer receives a refund or their payment is reversed, the associated affiliate commission will be voided. This means your affiliate account balance may fluctuate throughout the month depending on refund status (our refund rate is below industry standard so it is not common!).
Q: Do I need to disclose that I’m an affiliate?
A: Yes. The FTC requires that you clearly state when you’re using an affiliate link. For example, you could say, “I may earn a commission if you join through this link.”
Q: Can I read the full terms before I apply?
A: Yes, you can read the full terms here.
