Managing JV Invitations
Invite trusted partners, track invitation status, and manage your JV relationships effectively.
Understanding JV Invitations
JV invitations are your gateway to building profitable partnerships with top-tier marketers. Unlike open affiliate programs, JV partnerships are invitation-only, allowing you to carefully select partners who align with your brand values and have the audience reach to drive significant sales. The invitation process helps you maintain quality control while offering premium terms to select partners.
Key Benefits of Invitation Management
Proper JV invitation management helps you track who's been invited, monitor acceptance rates, manage partner onboarding, and maintain organized communication throughout the partnership lifecycle. This systematic approach ensures no potential partner falls through the cracks.
Step-by-Step: Sending JV Invitations
1Build Your Prospective Partner List
- Identify successful affiliates from your existing program
- Research influencers and marketers in your niche
- Look for partners with engaged audiences (not just large lists)
- Review their promotional style and brand alignment
- Verify they have legitimate businesses and ethical practices
- Compile email addresses and contact information
2Navigate to JV Invitation Center
- Log into your DrivenCart dashboard
- Go to Dashboard → JV Management → Invitations
- Select the specific deal/offer for JV partnership
- Click "Send New Invitation" button
3Customize Your Invitation
- Partner Name: Enter the potential partner's full name
- Email Address: Provide their primary contact email
- Personal Message: Write a customized invitation explaining why you're reaching out
- Commission Offer: Clearly state the commission rates and terms
- Launch Details: Include launch date, promotional period, and key deadlines
- Unique Value Proposition: Highlight what makes your offer special
4Include Essential Partnership Information
- Offer Overview: Brief description of the product/service
- Target Audience: Who the offer is perfect for
- Conversion Data: Share performance metrics if available
- Marketing Support: List provided swipes, graphics, and bonuses
- Payment Terms: Clarify payment schedule and method
- Contact Person: Provide JV manager's direct contact info
5Send and Track Invitations
- Review your invitation for accuracy and professionalism
- Click "Send Invitation" to deliver via email
- Invitation is logged in your JV management system
- System tracks delivery status and open rates
- You'll receive notifications when partners respond
- Follow up after 3-5 days if no response
6Manage Invitation Responses
- Accepted: Partner confirms participation - proceed with onboarding
- Declined: Respectfully acknowledge and keep door open for future opportunities
- Pending: Follow up with additional information or personal outreach
- No Response: Send gentle reminder after one week
- Update invitation status in your dashboard
- Organize partners by commitment level and engagement
Pro Tips for Successful Invitations
🎯 Personalize Every Invitation
Never send generic copy-paste invitations. Reference the partner's work, mention specific accomplishments, and explain why they're a perfect fit for your JV partnership. Personal touches dramatically increase acceptance rates.
📊 Lead with Performance Data
If you have conversion rates, earnings per click (EPC), or average order values, share them upfront. Savvy marketers want to know the numbers before committing. Transparency builds credibility.
💎 Highlight Exclusivity
Emphasize that this is an invitation-only partnership with premium terms not available to standard affiliates. Scarcity and exclusivity increase perceived value and urgency to respond.
🎁 Sweeten the Deal
Offer special incentives for early acceptance—bonus commission rates, exclusive co-marketing opportunities, or featured placement in your promotional materials. Make it compelling to say yes quickly.
📞 Follow Up Strategically
Don't give up after one email. Many busy marketers need multiple touchpoints. Follow up 3-5 days after initial invitation, then again a week later. Persistence (not pestering) pays off.
Monitoring Invitation Status
Your JV Invitation dashboard provides real-time visibility into all your partnership outreach:
📧 Sent Invitations
View all invitations you've sent, including send date, recipient details, and current status. Filter by date range or search for specific partners.
✅ Acceptance Rate
Track what percentage of invitations result in active partnerships. Use this metric to optimize your outreach messaging and targeting.
⏰ Pending Responses
See which invitations are awaiting response. System reminds you to follow up on invitations older than 5 days with no response.
🤝 Active Partners
Quick access to partners who've accepted your invitation and are actively promoting. View their performance stats and communication history.
Partner Onboarding After Acceptance
Once a partner accepts your invitation, follow these steps for smooth onboarding:
- Send Welcome Package: Provide immediate access to JV partner dashboard, promotional materials, and all relevant resources.
- Set Up Tracking Links: Generate unique affiliate links and tracking codes for each partner's campaigns.
- Schedule Kickoff Call: Arrange a personal call or video meeting to discuss strategy, answer questions, and build rapport.
- Share Marketing Calendar: Provide promotional timeline with suggested email schedule and key milestone dates.
- Grant Resource Access: Unlock swipe files, graphics library, bonus materials, and any exclusive content.
- Set Communication Expectations: Establish preferred contact methods, response times, and reporting cadence.
Sample Invitation Email Template
Subject: Exclusive JV Opportunity - [Your Product Name]
Hi [Partner Name],
I've been following your work in [their niche] and am impressed by [specific accomplishment]. Your audience is the perfect fit for our upcoming launch, and I'd love to partner with you as a JV for this special offer.
What We're Offering:
• [Brief product description]
• 50-75% commission on all sales
• EPC averaging $X.XX (based on testing)
• Complete promotional package with proven email swipes
• Dedicated JV support team
Launch Date: [Date]
Promotional Period: [Date range]
I'm limiting this partnership to just [number] select JV partners to ensure quality and protect your investment in promotion. Are you interested in learning more?
Best regards,
[Your Name]