Joint ventures are a great idea for marketers on many different levels of experience in the field of Internet marketing. Whether you are a seasoned veteran with a huge mailing list or a relative newbie to the world of online business who has an amazing product but no one to sell it to, there are many ways that you can benefit from combining forces with other marketers.
Even if you have a little of both there are benefits to be found by pooling the collective power of your list with that of another marketer's list or introducing the products of another marketer to your own list. But, how does it work?
The long and short answer is that it works differently for marketers depending on the situation and the contract you work out. It is important to make sure that you both understand your role in the venture, your responsibilities in the venture, and the division of potential rewards for your collective efforts. Of course, these details will need to be ironed out before the project begins to avoid possible misunderstandings or ill will along the way.
In a positive joint venture experience you will both be rewarded handsomely for your efforts and perhaps build a lasting partnership or friendship. The goal of joint ventures is for everyone involved to benefit from the relationship. Sometimes those benefits are not immediately recognizable. Sometimes the largest benefits that can be gained are those that will pay off down the road rather than being obvious now.
What are those benefits? Exposure and credibility. By combining forces with names that are recognizable in your niche you are gaining valuable exposure that while it may not be immediately noticeable in the dollars and cents way of business may be more obvious as you become better known and trusted as an expert or part of the 'inner circle' within your niche.
Making it work though is the difference between a successful joint venture and a dismal failure and it will take a concerted effort by all parties in order to make it the glowing success you hope it will be. Approach potential partners with a short proposal. Decide who wants to be part of the project, what each partner's role will be, iron out the details and responsibility as well as the financial aspects of the project (both investments and rewards), and do the work.
It sounds simple but there are many things that can go wrong along the way. Choosing partners carefully and making sure that everyone involved is willing and eager to play their role in the venture is the best way to ensure the probably success of your joint ventures.