DistributionEmerging Pattern
Recruit course customers as affiliates at the peak moment of satisfaction inside the product
Embedding affiliate recruitment prompts within course content captures customers at peak enthusiasm, when they've experienced enough value to recommend authentically. Mid-course is the sweet spot - early enough that they're still excited, late enough that they understand the product.
When to use
When selling digital courses or products with a consumption journey that builds enthusiasm over time
Don't do this
Recruiting affiliates via cold outreach or post-purchase emails when enthusiasm has faded
1 Founder Who Did This
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LinkedIn Operating Systemby Justin Welsh
Embedded affiliate program recruitment prompt midway through course content, capturing customers at peak satisfaction
Result:3,247 affiliates generated $600K+ in revenue; became most efficient customer acquisition channel