What goes in a partner program one-pager?
A partner one-pager answers the five questions every prospective partner asks: who the program is for, what they earn, how a referral works from intro to payout, what support they get, and how to join. If it takes more than a page, the program is too complicated.
Lead with the partner's economics. An example with real numbers (a typical client, your price, their commission over a year) persuades better than a list of benefits.
How to use it
Send it after the first call, not in the first email. Pair it with a short email that recaps the overlap you discussed. Keep one version per partner type if their economics differ, for example referral partners and resellers.
Update it every time the program changes, and date it: partners forward it to colleagues months later.
FAQ
Should the one-pager show commission rates?
Yes. Partners decide on economics. Show the rate, how long it is paid and one worked example.
PDF or web page?
Both work. A web page is easier to update; a PDF is easier to forward. Keep them identical.
What is the most common mistake?
Writing about your product instead of the partner's clients and revenue.