Strategic Advisory Partner Program
Schneider Axiom Institute
Strategic Advisory Partner Program
Refer clients. Earn compensation. Add value without adding workload.
A Message from Larry Schneider, Founder
"I spent fifty years as a CEO — including building U.S. Lock Corporation from nothing into a three-hundred-employee company now owned by The Home Depot.
Along the way, I nearly lost everything. Not because I was not working hard. I was working eighteen-hour days. I was solving the wrong problems.
The insight that changed everything was devastatingly simple: most businesses do not have ten problems. They have one constraint creating ten symptoms. Find that constraint, and the symptoms resolve.
I founded the Schneider Axiom Institute to teach that methodology. But I cannot reach every business owner who needs it. That is where you come in.
If you advise business owners — and you have watched clients struggle with problems that never seem to get resolved — I would like to invite you to partner with us. When you recommend the $89 Business Constraint Diagnostic, you are not selling. You are solving. You are giving your client clarity they have never had before. And you earn compensation for every referral.
This is not a standard affiliate program. It is a professional partnership for advisors who care about client outcomes. If that is you, I would like to work together."
— Lawrence M. Schneider, Founder & CEO, Schneider Axiom Institute — Founder of U.S. Lock Corporation, now owned by The Home Depot
What Makes This Partnership Different
This Is Not a Generic Affiliate Program.
Most affiliate programs ask you to promote a product you do not know to an audience that does not need it. This program is built differently. Every product in the SAI lineup serves a specific, documented need — a business owner who needs to identify their governing constraint before the next intervention is designed. The recommendation makes you more valuable to your clients. The compensation is real. The approval process is selective because SAI's reputation depends on who represents it — and your reputation depends on what you recommend.
For Your Clients
Business owners get stuck. They work harder, hire consultants, invest in systems — and nothing changes. The $89 Business Constraint Diagnostic identifies the single constraint limiting their performance in 72 hours. You become the advisor who finally gave them clarity.
For Your Practice
Position yourself as a trusted resource with access to a proven diagnostic methodology. Differentiate from competitors who guess and hope. Strengthen client relationships by solving problems others cannot name.
Who This Program Serves
Professionals Who Already Work with Business Owners.
Participation requires an established client base, professional network, or audience of business owners. This program is not for people who plan to build an audience from scratch — it is for professionals who already have relationships with business owners and want to add genuine diagnostic value to those relationships.
Executive Advisors and Fractional Executives
Fractional CFOs, COOs, and CEOs who see constraint symptoms daily and need a systematic diagnostic instrument to identify structural root causes.
Business Coaches and Consultants
When a client is stuck and it is not a mindset issue, it is a structural constraint. The $89 diagnostic identifies it so you can advise around the real problem.
EOS Implementors and Strategic Advisors
When clients execute EOS correctly and still hit a ceiling, the governing constraint is structural — not operational. The SAI diagnostic identifies which class of constraint the EOS framework is operating inside.
Accountants and Financial Advisors
Your clients show you the numbers and ask why margins are shrinking. The $89 diagnostic bridges the gap between seeing the financial symptom and identifying the structural constraint producing it.
Turnaround and Operations Consultants
Speed matters. The $89 diagnostic identifies the governing constraint in 72 hours so you can fix the right problem first.
Private Equity Operating Partners
The $89 diagnostic provides rapid constraint diagnosis across portfolio holdings. CAE certification aligns with enterprise-level constraint governance.
Authors, Speakers, and Influencers
You have an audience that trusts you. The $89 diagnostic is a low-risk, high-value recommendation that serves your audience and generates recurring compensation.
Certified SAI Practitioners
CAS and CAE graduates can refer business owners who are not ready for a full engagement — earning commission while providing value and maintaining the relationship.
What You Can Recommend — and What You Earn
Four Products. Clear Commission Rates.
As an approved Strategic Advisory Partner you earn compensation on every referral that results in a purchase through your tracked link within the 60-day cookie window.
| Product | Price | Your Rate | You Earn |
|---|---|---|---|
| $89 Business Constraint Diagnostic | $89 | 25% | $22.25 |
| FDC — Foundational Diagnostic Credential | $697 | 20% | $139.40 |
| CAS — Certified Axiom Strategist | $1,997 | 20% | $399.40 |
| CAE — Certified Axiom Executive | $4,997 | 20% | $999.40 |
Commissions paid monthly via PayPal — $50 minimum balance — 45 days after SAI receives payment. 60-day referral cookie window. Compensation is reversed if a customer receives a refund or initiates a chargeback.
$89 Business Constraint Diagnostic — Entry Point Product
$89 per person
You earn $22.25 per referral — 25% commission
An 81-question structured diagnostic followed by a written finding naming the primary governing constraint — delivered within 72 hours. Most partners lead with this because the low price point removes purchase hesitation, the value is immediate, and it creates the context for every subsequent advisory conversation.
When to recommend: client is stuck and you cannot identify why — prospect is not ready for full engagement — business owner mentions recurring problems, margin compression, or growth stalling.
Note: The diagnostic identifies the constraint. It does not resolve it. Resolution requires action by the business owner or engagement with a certified practitioner.
FDC — Foundational Diagnostic Credential
$697 one-time enrollment
You earn $139.40 per referral — 20% commission
For business owners who want to build the permanent internal capability to identify and diagnose governing constraints in their own business. Nine modules. No prerequisite.
When to recommend: business owner wants internal diagnostic capability — client wants to understand the methodology deeply — team member should learn to identify constraints.
Note: FDC does not qualify for Practitioner Referral Network listing. For advisors who want to serve clients diagnostically, recommend CAS or CAE.
CAS — Certified Axiom Strategist
$1,997 one-time enrollment
You earn $399.40 per referral — 20% commission
For advisors, consultants, and coaches who want to deploy the SAI constraint diagnostic methodology with clients. Twelve modules. Includes Practitioner Referral Network eligibility. No prerequisite.
When to recommend: consultant wants to differentiate their practice — advisor wants to diagnose constraints for clients professionally — colleague is building a consulting or coaching practice.
CAE — Certified Axiom Executive
$4,997 one-time enrollment
You earn $999.40 per referral — 20% commission
For senior executives and institutional advisors working at the board, governance, or portfolio company level. Twenty modules. Application required. Credential confirmed personally by Lawrence M. Schneider.
When to recommend: executive advisor working with C-suite and boards — turnaround consultant handling enterprise engagements — senior professional commanding premium advisory fees.
Partner Resources
Everything You Need to Start Earning Immediately.
Personalized Referral Tracking
Your unique partner link tracks all clicks and conversions for 60 days. Dashboard access to view performance, pending compensation, and payment history.
Professional Marketing Assets
Email templates, social media posts, and talking points designed for professional audiences. No promotional language — clear value propositions that match your professional brand.
Product Information
Detailed descriptions of all products so you can speak knowledgeably to your audience about what your referrals receive and why it matters.
Co-Branded Opportunities
Opportunities for webinars, client events, and co-branded content. Available for active partners with established audiences by invitation.
How It Works
Five Steps from Application to First Commission.
Professional Standards
All Partners Are Expected to Maintain These Standards.
Accurate Representation
Represent SAI and its programs accurately. Do not make false claims, guarantees of results, or misleading statements.
FTC Compliance
Disclose your partner relationship in all promotional content as required by FTC guidelines. Example: "I may receive compensation if you purchase through my link."
Ethical Marketing
Do not engage in spam, misleading advertising, trademark infringement, or bidding on SAI branded search terms.
Client Trust
Recommend only when it genuinely serves the client. SAI reserves the right to remove partners who violate these standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Apply.
Is there a fee to join?
No. The Strategic Advisory Partner Program is free to apply and free to join if approved.
How long does the tracking cookie last?
60 days. If someone clicks your link and purchases within 60 days, you earn the commission on that purchase.
When do I get paid?
Compensation is paid monthly via PayPal — 45 days after SAI receives payment from the customer. Minimum payout threshold is $50.
Can I recommend programs to my email list?
Yes, if your list has opted in to receive communications from you and you comply with applicable email marketing laws including CAN-SPAM and GDPR where applicable.
Can I run paid advertising?
Yes, with restrictions. You may not bid on "Schneider Axiom Institute," "SAI Diagnostic," or related branded terms in paid search.
Do I need to be certified to be a partner?
No. You can participate as a Strategic Advisory Partner without SAI certification. However, most partners find that completing the $89 diagnostic personally — and experiencing the methodology from the client's side — produces the conviction that makes the recommendation genuine rather than transactional.
Can I be both a partner and a certified practitioner?
Yes. CAS and CAE graduates are automatically eligible for the Strategic Advisory Partner Program. You can serve clients directly through the Practitioner Referral Network while earning referral commissions on clients who are not ready for a full engagement.
What is the difference between the FDC credential and the CAS certification?
The FDC is a credential for business owners who want to diagnose constraints in their own business. The CAS is a certification for advisors who want to diagnose constraints for clients professionally and be listed in the SAI Practitioner Referral Network. Partners earn 20% commission on both.
Terms and Conditions
By Applying You Agree to the Following.
Please read these terms before submitting your application. Participation in the Strategic Advisory Partner Program constitutes agreement to these terms.
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Apply to the Strategic Advisory Partner Program
Participation Is Selective. We Review All Applications Within 5 Business Days.
If approved, you will receive your unique partner tracking link, dashboard access, and professional marketing resources within 3 business days. Submitting an application does not guarantee participation.
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