Partner onboarding guide
Everything you need to start earning recurring commission as a TractionGRC Partner — from application to Gold tier.
The TractionGRC Partner revenue model
10%
Bronze
15%
Silver
20%
Gold
💰 Revenue calculator — drag the slider to see your potential earnings
Professional earns ~3× more than Starter
Enterprise commission is calculated post-contract, based on the negotiated discounted MRR.
Monthly commission
$
clients × $ ×
Annual recurring
$
over 12 months
Your tier
Add more client(s) to unlock Silver (15% commission)
Add more client(s) to unlock Gold (20% commission)
✓ Gold tier — maximum commission rate achieved
Getting started — step by step
Apply for the Partner Program
Sign in to TractionGRC and navigate to /become-a-partner. Fill in your company details, GRC experience level, and why you want to partner with us. Applications are reviewed within 1–2 business days.
Get approved and access your Partner Dashboard
Once approved, you have access to your Partner Dashboard at /partner — showing your tier, commission rates, managed clients, monthly commission, and total MRR. Your first client automatically activates Bronze tier.
Create your first client organisation
From your Partner Dashboard, click 'Add Client'. Enter the client's company name, industry, plan tier, and optionally their contact details. Apply a discount up to your tier maximum to win the deal. You are automatically added as OrgAdmin.
Onboard your client
Help your client complete their ISMS setup. As OrgAdmin you can run the setup wizard, start Context & Scope, run the initial risk assessment, and generate their first policies with TractionAI. For DoD contractors, toggle the CMMC framework and the platform pre-populates the L1 or L2 control set automatically. Use the org switcher to move between accounts.
Track your commission and grow to Silver
Your Partner Dashboard shows live commission data — monthly commission per client, months remaining, and total MRR managed. Add 5 active clients to automatically unlock Silver tier (15% for 18 months).
Tips for partner success
Lead with TractionScore™
Show prospects their current score gap and what certification could do for their customer conversations. A TractionScore is an easy, tangible hook.
Target regulated industries
Financial services, healthcare, legal, SaaS, and DoD contractors face the most customer or contracting pressure for ISO 27001, SOC 2, or CMMC. These are your highest-converting prospects.
Use Cloud Connect as a hook
Connecting Azure or Google during your demo shows immediate value — live MFA stats, privileged roles, and auto-verified controls. It's a wow moment.
Stay active on client accounts
Partners who actively manage accounts see higher retention. Schedule monthly check-ins, review TractionScore progress, and use TractionAI to keep policies current.
Professional plan = 3× more commission
Steering clients to Professional ($999/mo) vs Starter ($349/mo) earns you nearly 3× more commission per client — and gives them more features, making them stickier.
Get listed as a consultant too
Professional+ partners can also list on the Consultant Directory — a second revenue stream from inbound inquiries for ISO 27001, SOC 2, or CMMC RPO services.
Partner FAQs
Commission is calculated monthly and paid via Stripe Connect. Payouts are processed on the 1st of each month for the previous month's MRR. Stripe Connect setup is in your Partner Dashboard.
Commission stops when a client cancels or downgrades. Your commission is tied to their active subscription. If they re-subscribe, commission restarts from the new subscription date with months remaining from your original commission period.
Yes. Professional+ partners can apply to list on the Consultant Directory separately. These are independent programmes — you can earn commission on client subscriptions AND charge for your consulting services. CMMC Registered Practitioner Organisations (RPOs) often run both: TractionGRC as the platform clients pay for monthly, plus billable RPO implementation and assessment-prep services on top.
No limit. The more clients you manage, the higher your tier and the more commission you earn. Gold tier (15+ clients) earns 20% for 24 months per client.
Yes. As OrgAdmin on a client account, you can navigate to their Billing page and manage their subscription. Commission adjusts automatically when their plan changes.
Starter covers NIST CSF, CIS Controls, AI Essentials, and CMMC L1 (FAR 52.204-21 self-assessment). Professional adds ISO 27001, SOC 2, ISO 42001, and CMMC L2 (NIST 800-171 Rev 2 for CUI handlers). Enterprise adds ISO 27701 and CMMC L3 for prime contractors on critical DoD programs. Steer clients to the lowest plan that covers their actual framework — they'll trust your advice and stay longer.
Starter $349/mo, Professional $999/mo, Enterprise is custom-priced based on scope and requirements. Annual billing is available with 2 months free. You can apply your tier discount on top of these prices. Enterprise commission is calculated post-contract from the negotiated MRR.
Ready to start earning?
Apply to the TractionGRC Partner Program today. Applications are reviewed within 1–2 business days.