Question 1

Who is the Frankly Independent IT Advisor Program for?

Accepted Answer

MSP owners, ex-VAR reps, solo IT consultants and fractional CIOs, and in-house IT pros with a side practice. No LLC required, no quotas.

Question 2

How does the program work?

Accepted Answer

You bring the relationship by referring, co-managing, or self-sourcing the deal. Frankly handles the architecture review, pricing validation, and vendor management. You get paid on every closed deal, with commission deposited directly and tracked in your partner dashboard.

Question 3

How much can I earn?

Accepted Answer

25–40% of Frankly's gross margin on every closed deal. Pure Referral pays 25–30%, Co-Managed pays 30–35%, and Self-Sourced pays 35–40%.

Question 4

Are there quotas, territories, or exclusivity clauses?

Accepted Answer

No. There are no quotas, no territory restrictions, and no exclusivity clauses.

Question 5

Do I need to become a reseller?

Accepted Answer

No. Frankly runs the procurement end-to-end so you keep the trusted-advisor role with your client and don't need to set up reseller agreements with distributors.

Question 6

What support do partners get?

Accepted Answer

AI architecture reviews, competitive pricing data, independent quote validation, full deal support on co-managed deals, transparent reporting in a partner dashboard, and vendor-neutral recommendations.

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