Bear Grips Pro ShopsHow a Climbing Gym Earns Affiliate Income by Referring Other Gym Owners
- Every Bear Grips Pro Shops vendor gets an affiliate link automatically.
- 10% commission on every referred gym subscription, forever.
- Plus $1 per unit sold by every referred gym, forever.
- Bi-weekly payouts, no third party platform, no fee.
Climbing gym affiliate income sits on top of the regular merch revenue for any gym running a Pro Shop. The affiliate program is built into the platform: every vendor signup gets both a branded storefront and an affiliate link automatically. Refer another climbing gym, boutique studio, or fitness business and earn 10 percent of their monthly subscription plus $1 on every unit they sell, forever. Payouts run bi-weekly. No third party platform fees, no caps, no tier requirements.
How the affiliate program is structured
| Payout | Trigger | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of subscription | Referred vendor signs up on any paid plan | Forever (as long as vendor active) |
| $1 per unit sold | Referred vendor sells any product | Forever |
| 10% discount code | Affiliate shares code with prospect | For each new signup using the code |
The affiliate model exists because the platform grows faster from gym owners referring gym owners than from cold ad spend. The $1 per unit override is a structural lift that makes the model work for referrals from active vendors who care about the platform staying healthy.
Math on referring three other gyms
| Referred gym | Plan | Monthly comm. | Annual unit comm. | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym A | VIP $59 | $5.90 | $120 (120 units) | $190.80 |
| Gym B | DFY $109 | $10.90 | $240 (240 units) | $370.80 |
| Gym C | VIP $59 | $5.90 | $80 (80 units) | $150.80 |
| Total year one | $712.40 | |||
That stacks for as long as the referred gyms stay active. Five referrals can compound into low-five-figure annual residual income over multiple years.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Who climbing gyms tend to refer
Climbing gym owners are well positioned to refer four buyer types:
- Other climbing gym owners (especially regional gym network friends)
- Boutique strength gyms in the same city
- Outdoor and adventure businesses (guides, kayak shops, mountain biking clubs)
- Yoga or wellness studios that share gym mall space
These referrals work because the climbing gym owner already trusts the platform and has earned credibility with the recipient.
How to share the affiliate link without being weird
Best practice: do not pitch the platform. Pitch the outcome. When another gym owner asks how the climbing gym got branded merch live without hassle, share the link as the answer to their problem, not as an affiliate pitch. The 10% discount code makes the recipient feel like they got a deal from a friend, not a sales pitch.
Stack Affiliate Income on Top of Your Merch Revenue
Every vendor gets an affiliate link automatically. 10% subscription comm. plus $1 per unit. Bi-weekly payouts, forever.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be on a paid plan to earn affiliate income?
No. Even free tier vendors get an affiliate link and earn commission on referrals.
When do payouts hit?
Bi-weekly. Direct deposit or PayPal.
Is there a cap on how much I can earn?
No cap. No tier requirements. Refer as many as you can.
What if the referred gym cancels later?
You lose the residual subscription commission from that gym from cancellation forward. Any commission already paid stays paid.
