100% Referral Driven. No ads.
Most referral based businesses run on coffee chats.
Strategic Alliances are different.
Channel Partners
(Not Coffee Chats)
Most professionals tell me they are coffee'd out. They're setting up coffee dates every month or so with each referral partner hoping to stay top of mind.
A fully-developed Channel Partner won't need constant reminding of your value, because they will know and trust you so well, they'll already be sending their top clients to you.
This is NOT about haphazard one-off referrals. This isn't about a client tomorrow. This is about clients (plural) every year, for years to come.
They are your growth partner. They know what your long-term vision is and know who to (and who NOT to) send to you. AND they know how to tee them up. Nothing is practice, nothing is a trial. They are serious about YOU serving their clients well which helps them deepen their own client relationships.
Strategic Alliances
(Not Transactional Referrals)
Let's Grow Together!
Growing through Strategic Alliances is how I grew my prior coaching & consulting business to nine locations (in five states) including one in Sydney, Australia.
I'd love to work with you and help you own your long-term growth launchpad.
No ads. No marketing.
100% referral driven.
Strategic Alliance Accelerator
A curated, invitation only, half-day experience for professionals who are serious about building the strategic relationships that drive
long-term growth.
This is not a networking event. It's a working session built around a proven methodology, a hand selected small group of participants, and a shared commitment to building something real.
You'll leave with a clear framework, real relationships, and a concrete plan for activating your Channel Partner strategy immediately.
Ideal for Referral-based Businesses
Long-term Value Growth
If you could create even just one true, solid Channel Partner, your business will change, your life will change. You'll be on a completely different trajectory. And you can be in the driver's seat to find and develop that kind of success.
AND once it's done, they can do it again. And each of these are in investment in longterm equity of the business, because these alliances can last for the lifetime of your business.
8-10
Curated participants per Accelerator
4 hrs
Intensive, in person
IRL
25
Years of refining the process
∞
Strategic Partnerships with no expiration date
Amanda Shuman
Branding, Web & Marketing Expert
"Sandy helps you understand how to quit scheduling 20 coffee chats per month that don't turn into anything long-term and create an actionable plan to build your referral network."
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Built for professionals who grow through relationships
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Serving small and medium-sized businesses
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Putting the client first and wanting a wholistic approach to deepen those client relationships
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Knowing that we can do better for our clients when we surround ourselves with the best of the best and collaborate on behalf of our client's needs
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WHO THIS IS FOR
Legal
Estate Planning
Business Law
Family Law
Litigation
Elder Law
Employment Law
Consulting & Coaching
Strategy
Operations
Leadership
HR
IT & Security
Value Growth & Exit Strategies
Accounting
Tax
Audit
Advisory
Forensic
Bookkeeping
CFO services
Dashboard experts
Financial
Wealth Planning
Financial Planning
Insurance Professionals
401k Specialists
Commercial Banking
Lending
Real Estate & Property
Commercial Realtors
Property Maintenance
Janitorial
Commercial Landscaping
Admin & Support
Sales & Marketing
Marketing
Branding
Social Media
PR
Copywriting
Design
Executive Assistance
Conference/Event Planning
Offshore Hiring
Payroll
It's not complicated
But there is a process
1 / Learn the Methodology
A proven framework for identifying, approaching, and activating strategic alliance partners. Built especially for referral based businesses.
2 / Meet Your Alliance Partners
Every participant is curated. I've made sure that possible alliances are in the room.
3 / Build Your Referral Engine
Leave with a clear plan, activated relationships and a community that keeps generating strategic referral partners for long-term growth.
NEXT DATES
These events are scheduled 1-3 months in advance. Check back often for next dates if you don't see one that works for you.
Apply today to be waitlisted, and we'll find a date that works for you.
What you get for life when you attend
Every Accelerator Alum is automatically a member of The Allyance community.
Standard membership is free for all Accelerator participants.
Or level up with The Allyance Plus membership for just $79/mo,
no contracts, no commitments, just bonuses galore for as long as you want.
Templates & Tools
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Full directory access
Courses & virtual events
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Outreach scripts, frameworks, and partnership tools so you never start from scratch. Initiate, structure and activate your alliance with confidence. Lead with a professional setup.
A searchable directory of every Accelerator Alum, complete with socials, ideal client profile, ideal Channel Partner profile. Your next Channel Partner is probably already here.
A growing library of short, practical courses built around Channel Partner development & Strategic Alliance strategy. Learn at your own pace. And virtual events to hone your skills, get coaching, and learn from others. Apply immediately.
SANDY'S STORY
Think Big was born from a vision to revolutionize how businesses approach growth and resilience. Founded by Sandy Stewart, a 3x Best Selling Author, Value Growth Expert, and Referral Marketing Strategist, Think Big combines over 19 years of expertise in building sustainable business practices with a proven track record in strategic growth systems.
Sandy’s leadership has been instrumental in helping businesses of all sizes implement practical, scalable strategies for success. Her experience includes founding and consulting for organizations that thrive on innovative solutions, from designing value-driven growth frameworks to optimizing team performance. Over the years, she has worked closely with over 75 types of businesses including law firms, CPA firms, private practices, consulting businesses and corporate teams, enabling them to harness the power of referral marketing systems that drive measurable impact and exponential growth.
At Think Big, our story is about empowering yours. Our approach is rooted in results, sustainability, and creating pathways to lasting success.
Sandy Stewart
Founder, Think Big
3x Best Selling Author
SXSW Innovation Mentor
Public Speaker
"You are going to learn things that you would never even think to try to learn, because you don't know what you don't know. "
- M. Riley
