How to monetize the expertise you’re already sharing for free
Disclosure: This post contains information about Membership.io’s affiliate program. We may earn commissions when you join, but this doesn’t affect our recommendations.
You just helped another creator in a Facebook group find the perfect membership platform. They thanked you, followed your advice, and built a thriving community. You felt amazing about helping them succeed… but earned exactly $0 from that life-changing recommendation.
Here’s what most creators miss: those recommendations could be generating recurring income instead of just being helpful advice.
We’re talking about 30% recurring commissions. Not 30% once. Every single month.
Most affiliate programs offer one-time payments that disappear after the sale. But what if every person you helped find the right membership platform kept paying you month after month, year after year?
That’s exactly what happens when you become a Membership.io affiliate partner.
Your audience isn’t just buying software; they’re investing in their business’s future. When you recommend the right membership platform, you’re helping them:
But here’s what you might not know: Every successful recommendation you make could be earning you recurring income that compounds month after month.
Every month your referrals stay subscribed, you can earn 30% recurring commissions on all plans. Not 30% once… every month!. Most membership platform affiliate programs offer 10-20% one-time commissions. We’re offering 30% recurring because we believe in true partnerships.
This isn’t another course platform trying to be everything to everyone. Membership.io is the dedicated membership platform built specifically for creators who understand that content and community need to work together seamlessly.
We’re membership owners who got tired of piecing together tools that weren’t built for what we’re doing.
So we built what we wished existed.
No generic banners or cookie-cutter affiliate materials. You get:
Your audience can test everything risk-free, which means:
Members can build professional-looking Hubs in minutes, not months. That’s what we call spaces for courses, memberships, coaching programs and more! This means faster time-to-value for your referrals and quicker commission starts for you.
Best for: Content creators, bloggers, and educators who prefer authentic, helpful content
Timeline: Builds slowly but compounds over 6–12 months
Best for: Consultants, coaches, and business advisors who work directly with creators
Timeline: Can generate commissions within 30–60 days with focused effort
Either approach works. The key is authenticity. As a partner, you should only promote what you genuinely believe works for your audience’s specific needs.
Let’s break down the real numbers so you understand the compound effect.
Conservative Growth (Passive Strategy):
Aggressive Growth (Active Strategy):
Calculations based on average plan pricing ($119/month). Individual results vary based on plan mix and retention.
Here’s what makes recurring commissions powerful:
Total effort: Building 75 relationships over 3 years
Total result: ≈ $32,100 annual recurring income (and growing)
This assumes average retention rates. Your actual results depend on the quality of your referrals and how well you match them with the right solution.
|
Feature |
Membership.io |
Kajabi |
ConvertKit |
Circle |
|
Commission Type |
30% Recurring |
30% First Month Only |
30% First Month Only |
One-time $100 |
|
Commission Duration |
Lifetime |
1 Month |
1 Month |
One Payment |
|
Platform Focus |
Dedicated Membership |
Course + Everything |
Email Marketing |
Community Only |
|
Trial Length |
14 Days |
14 Days |
30 Days |
14 Days |
|
Setup Complexity |
Simple (AI Builder) |
Complex |
Medium |
Simple |
|
Content + Community |
✅ Built-in |
✅ Add-on |
❌ No |
✅ Community Only |
Information compiled as of December 2025. Subject to change. Please refer to the platform's websites for most up-to-date information around their partner programs and affiliate commissions.
A single referral who stays for 12 months pays you the equivalent of 360% commission compared to one-time programs. That’s how real affiliate income builds.
As a Membership.io partner, you earn 30% recurring commissions for as long as your referrals remain active members. There’s no time limit or cap on earnings.
If a member cancels, commissions stop for that specific referral. If they downgrade, your commission adjusts to the new plan level. Your other referrals continue generating income independently.
We prefer affiliates who genuinely use and love the platform because authentic recommendations convert better. But it’s not required. You can sign up here.
You’ll get access to:
You’ll have access to a real-time dashboard showing:
Commissions are paid approximately 45 days after month ends if the payout amount is over $50.
You can promote to any audience as long as you:
No minimum requirements. We’ve had successful affiliates with audiences ranging from 100 to 100,000+. Quality and engagement matter more than size.
We provide comprehensive resources, and our support team can help answer technical questions. You can also connect prospects directly with our demo team for detailed walkthroughs.
We only want happy, successful members. If someone isn’t a good fit, we’d rather they don’t join than become unhappy customers. Our team helps prospects determine fit before they commit.
Yes! Many successful affiliates create bonus packages (templates, training, consulting calls) to add value for their referrals. Just ensure bonuses comply with platform policies.
All you have to do is start an account at Membership.io—once you're in, you'll see a "Rewards" section in your account with your affiliate links. Start sharing right away!
Not on Membership.io? Here is your next step.
We’re not looking for people to spam their audience with generic affiliate content. We are looking for partners who understand membership businesses and can genuinely help their audience make smart platform choices.
Your audience already trusts your recommendations. The question is whether you’ll start earning recurring income from the help you’re already providing.
Goal: 2–5 referrals and understanding of your conversion baseline
Goal: 5–15 additional referrals and refined messaging
Goal: 10–25 additional referrals and a systematic promotion process
Sign up and get started, or for the Membership.io affiliate program today and start earning 30% recurring commissions from every referral.
This isn’t about pushing products on your audience. It’s about getting fairly compensated for the valuable recommendations you’re already making to help creators build better membership businesses.
We’re looking for genuine partners who understand the membership business model and want to help creators succeed while building their own recurring income streams.
Questions about our affiliate program? Email us at partners@membership.io
We’re genuinely excited to help you succeed!
Ready to transform your expertise into recurring income? Your audience needs the right membership platform, and you deserve to earn from the valuable guidance you provide.
Results shown are examples and not typical. Individual affiliate results vary significantly based on audience size, engagement, promotion methods, and market conditions. Earnings are not guaranteed and depend on your effort and audience response. Commission rates and program terms are subject to change. For complete terms and conditions, visit membership.io/partner-program.