--- title: Refer a Brand — OpenSponsorship description: Earn $1,000 for every brand you refer to OpenSponsorship. Introduce a brand, get paid once they become a client. No cap on how many you can refer. --- [![OpenSponsorship](https://www.opensponsorship.com/images/brandguide/OpenSponsorship_logo.png)](https://www.opensponsorship.com) [How it works](https://www.opensponsorship.com/sports-sponsorship) [Case studies](https://www.opensponsorship.com/learn-more/case-studies) [Refer a brand](https://opensponsorship.com/learn-more/refer-a-brand#refer-form) OpenSponsorship Referral Program # Earn *$1,000* for every brand you send our way. Know a brand that should be working with athletes and influencers? Introduce them to OpenSponsorship. When they become a client, we pay you **$1,000 cash** (no cap) — and put **$500 toward their first campaign**, so you're bringing them a deal, not just a pitch. [Refer a brand →](https://opensponsorship.com/learn-more/refer-a-brand#refer-form) [See how it works](https://opensponsorship.com/learn-more/refer-a-brand#how) Takes 2 minutes. Get paid once they sign on as a client. Backed by Serena Williams · trusted by Walmart, BetMGM & 4,000+ brands 25,000+ Athletes & creators 4,000+ Brands served $1,000 Per successful referral No cap Refer as many as you like ## How it works Three steps. You make the intro — we do the rest. 1 ### You refer Fill out the short form below with the brand's name and contact, or send an intro email to **[referrals@opensponsorship.com](mailto:referrals@opensponsorship.com)**. That's all we need. 2 ### We close Our team takes it from there — matching them with the right athletes, handling outreach, contracts and reporting. We'll keep you posted the whole way. 3 ### You get paid Once your referred brand signs on as a client, we send you **$1,000**. Refer five brands, earn $5,000 — there's no limit. $1,000 ## for every brand that becomes a client Paid in cash once they sign on with us. No cap, no catch — the more brands you introduce, the more you earn. We'll even put **$500** toward your referred brand's first campaign, so it's an easy yes for them too. [Start referring →](https://opensponsorship.com/learn-more/refer-a-brand#refer-form) ## Who's a great fit to refer? If a brand wants real results from athletes and creators, send them our way. ✓ ### Consumer brands Wellness, nutrition, apparel, food & beverage, tech — anyone selling to sports and health-minded audiences. ✓ ### Marketing teams without a roster Brands that want athlete partnerships but don't have the time, contacts, or team to run them in-house. ✓ ### Agencies & founders Anyone whose clients or network keep asking "how do we work with athletes?" — now you have the answer (and get paid for it). ## Refer with confidence When you introduce a brand, they're in expert hands. Here's who they'd be working with. **Warm referrals are our highest-converting introductions.** Most brands referred by someone they trust go on to work with us — often within about a month of the first call. ✓ ### Backed by Serena Williams One of the greatest athletes of all time is an investor in OpenSponsorship. ✓ ### Trusted by Walmart, BetMGM & 4,000+ brands From the world's biggest names to fast-growing challengers — we've run their campaigns. ✓ ### Athletes and creators About half our deals are with creators and influencers, not just athletes — so almost any consumer brand is a fit. ✓ ### Handled end to end Matching, contracts, content and reporting — all run by a dedicated team. Your contact never lifts a finger. Want to give your contact more? Forward our overview deck or the step-by-step process below. ### [📄 OpenSponsorship overview deck The full company deck - who we are, how it works, and the results brands get. Forward it to anyone. Download PDF →](https://opensponsorship.com/hubfs/OS%20Presentation%20Deck-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ### [📄 Our 6-step campaign process Exactly how we take a brand from first intro to a live campaign. Perfect for the detail-oriented. Download PDF →](https://opensponsorship.com/hubfs/OS%206%20Step%20Process%20-%20External.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Refer a brand Tell us who to reach out to. We'll take it from there and keep you in the loop. By submitting you agree to the referral program [terms](https://opensponsorship.com/learn-more/refer-a-brand-terms?hsLang=en). > "I've pointed a handful of brands toward OpenSponsorship and every one thanked me for it. They make working with athletes genuinely simple — and the campaigns actually perform. It's the rare intro that makes you look good for making it." — Karl Bateson, former Marketing Director, Jabra ## Frequently asked questions When do I get paid? + You're paid $1,000 once your referred brand signs on as a client with us. We'll email you to confirm payment details. What does the brand I refer get? + When your referred brand signs on, we put $500 toward their first campaign with us — so you're introducing them to a deal, not just another pitch. How do I actually receive the money? + Once your brand signs and runs their first campaign, we reach out to arrange your $1,000 payout in whatever way is easiest for you. You'll hear from us at each stage, so there are no surprises. Is there a limit on how many brands I can refer? + No cap. Refer as many qualifying brands as you like — you earn $1,000 for each one that becomes a client. How do you track that the referral came from me? + We tag every referral to you in our CRM the moment you submit the form or send the intro email, so you're always credited. What counts as a "qualifying" brand? + Any brand that isn't already an active client or in our pipeline, and that signs and runs a paid campaign with us. We'll let you know if a brand is already in progress. How will the brand be treated? + Like every OpenSponsorship client — a dedicated team handles matching, outreach, contracts and reporting. Your reputation is safe with us. ## Know a brand right now? It takes two minutes to refer them — and could put $1,000 in your pocket. [Refer a brand →](https://opensponsorship.com/learn-more/refer-a-brand#refer-form) [![OpenSponsorship](https://www.opensponsorship.com/images/brandguide/OpenSponsorship_logo_whiteout.png)](https://www.opensponsorship.com) © 2026 OpenSponsorship. All rights reserved. [Terms](https://opensponsorship.com/learn-more/refer-a-brand-terms?hsLang=en) [Privacy](https://www.opensponsorship.com/privacy-policy) [referrals@opensponsorship.com](mailto:referrals@opensponsorship.com)