Partners & Affiliates
Two distinct paths to generate revenue with LightForge Works. Choose the program that matches your business model and involvement level.
Partner Program
Wholesale Reseller
Purchase ForgeWorks modules at wholesale pricing and resell to clients at your own rates. We handle build, hosting, and maintenance. You own the client relationship and set your price.
Affiliate Program
Referral Partner
Build and manage a network of qualified wholesale partners. Earn 10% ongoing management fees on their monthly wholesale payments for life.
White Label Development Services
ForgeWorks provides comprehensive white-labeled development services through our partner network. All applications can be delivered under your agency branding with full technical support and hosting included.
ForgeWorks Wholesale Program
Our senior business leaders are part of our modern AI-enabled development team.
Control your profit margins with wholesale pricing. Set your own rates, keep the difference.
Set Your Own Pricing & Keep Maximum Profit
Your existing clients need custom software. Wholesale cost + your markup = pure profiton every ForgeWorks module. Flat wholesale pricing - you control the pricing strategy.
Consistent Pricing Simplifies Your Business
Flat wholesale cost on every ForgeWorks module. No complex tier calculations or volume requirements. We handle all development and delivery - you focus on sales and profit margins.
Competitive Advantage Through Wholesale Access
Your competitors pay full retail. They can't match your pricing or margins. Offer enterprise-grade custom software at competitive rates while maintaining healthy profits.
Partner Enablement & Delivery
Your clients trust you. When they need technology, they ask you first. ForgeWorks gives you an AI-powered operating layer to offer them — built and maintained by us, sold and owned by you. You set the price. We deliver in 30 days.
Discovery
4 Discovery Sessions
We run 4 structured discovery sessions with your client. You're in the room. We map the workflow, frame the ROI, and scope the first module.
Build
30 Days to Working Software
We build the module with weekly partner updates and client-ready artifacts. You stay informed without doing the technical work.
Expand
Launch & Grow
Go-live support, ROI review, and expansion planning. Your client's ForgeWorks grows with modules — recurring expansion revenue for you.
Enablement Assets
- •ICP wedge brief and industry-specific problem statements
- •Discovery guide, workflow map, and artifact checklist
- •ROI narrative and value framing for partner-supported sales
- •Proposal, SOW, and scope validation templates
- •Demo assets, case examples, and enablement playbooks
Co-Sell Process
Qualify & Prioritize
Identify a repeatable workflow and confirm ICP fit.
Joint Discovery
Run the discovery workshop and sign off on scope.
Build & Deliver
We build the module in 30 days with weekly progress updates.
Adoption & Expansion
Drive adoption, capture ROI, and queue the next module.
Calculate Your Wholesale Profit
See your potential profit margins with flat wholesale pricing. Set your own client rates and control your profit on every module.
ForgeWorks Wholesale Model
Simple wholesale pricing: Purchase ForgeWorks modules at competitive wholesale rates, set your own client pricing. We build it, host it, support it. You control your profit margins.
Flat Wholesale Pricing
Example: 10 clients × 2 ForgeWorks modules each = 20 total modules at flat wholesale rates. Set your own markup for significant recurring profit
Contract Structure
Wholesale Agreement Type
Reseller agreement with territory protection. You control client pricing and maintain direct relationships.
Liability & Support
ForgeWorks handles all technical liability, hosting, and Level 2+ support. You provide Level 1 client communication.
Payment Terms
Net 30 wholesale invoicing. You collect from clients, pay wholesale cost monthly.
Territory Rights
Exclusive client protection - we won't compete directly with your wholesale clients or bypass your reseller relationship.
Branding & Integration Options
White-Label Partnership
- •Your Agency Branding: Applications delivered under your company name and brand guidelines
- •Client Relationship: Direct contract between you and client, you invoice and collect payments
- •Revenue Flow: You set client pricing, pay wholesale cost to ForgeWorks, keep profit margin
Best for established agencies wanting maximum pricing control and profit margins
Co-Branded Partnership
- •Joint Branding: "Powered by ForgeWorks" alongside your agency branding
- •Shared Relationship: Three-way partnership with transparent roles and responsibilities
- •Revenue Flow: ForgeWorks invoices client, you receive agreed wholesale partnership terms
Best for growing agencies wanting technical credibility boost
Wholesale Program & Payment Options
Wholesale Reseller Program
This is a wholesale reseller program, not a revenue sharing model. You purchase AI-generated modules at wholesale pricing and set your own client rates for maximum profit control.
Example: Purchase at wholesale → Set your own client rate → Keep the margin on every ForgeWorks moduleYou control pricing and profit margins on every module you resell
ForgeWorks Handles Payments
- •We invoice and collect from client directly
- •You pay wholesale cost via monthly invoice
- •You manage client billing directly
- •Streamlined wholesale processing
Best for: Co-branded partnerships with shared client management responsibilities
Partner Handles Payments
- •You invoice and collect at your rates from client
- •You pay wholesale cost to ForgeWorks monthly
- •Direct control over client billing relationship
- •Full ownership of payment timing and terms
Best for: Maximum profit control, established billing relationships, and direct client management
Payment Approach Factors
Number of ForgeWorks modules deployed affects partnership complexity
How much payment protection vs. control you want
Direct billing relationship vs. hands-off approach
Established partnerships often prefer direct billing
Revenue Share Timeline
Wholesale invoices on Net 30 terms. Consistent flat-rate wholesale cost simplifies your pricing strategy.
Partner vs Affiliate Comparison
Key differences in responsibilities and involvement levels between partner and affiliate programs.
Business Activity
Partner
Wholesale + Markup
Affiliate
10% Management Fee
Lead Generation
Finding and qualifying potential ForgeWorks clients
Initial Client Consultation
Discovery calls and needs assessment meetings
Proposal Creation & Pricing
Creating custom proposals with wholesale markup pricing
Contract Negotiation
Finalizing terms, pricing, and project scope
Invoicing & Collection
Billing at retail rates and collecting payments
Support & Account Management
Basic usage questions and account management
User Training & Onboarding
Training teams on new ForgeWorks module functionality
Partner Recruitment & Onboarding
Finding, qualifying, and onboarding new partners
Partner Training & Support
Training partners on ForgeWorks services and business development
Partner Relationship Management
Ongoing partner relationship maintenance and growth
Partner Performance Monitoring
Tracking partner volume and revenue performance
Wholesale Payment to LFW
Monthly wholesale payments to LightForge Works
Profit Margin Management
Setting markup percentages and controlling profit margins
Partner Revenue Tracking
Monitoring partner wholesale payments for affiliate fees
Volume Growth Planning
Planning to achieve higher monthly volume levels
Market Positioning
Positioning ForgeWorks services within local market
Network Development
Building professional networks and referral relationships
Partner Program
High involvement, high reward. Full client management, pricing control, wholesale + markup profit model.
Affiliate Program
Low involvement, management fees. Partner network management, flat 10% ongoing fees on wholesale payments to LFW.