The Direct Studio Partner Program
Help hosts get their own booking website. Earn $20/month per client.
Refer vacation rental hosts to The Direct Studio. We build and manage their direct booking website, and you earn recurring revenue for every active client you send us.
Free to join · $20 USD/month per active client · We handle the work
You refer a host
Share your link
We build their site
Direct booking, done for them
Host pays $59/mo
First month free
You earn $20/mo
While they stay active
The offer
A simple offer that’s easy to recommend
For the host
$59/month
- Complete direct booking website
- No upfront website setup cost
- First month free
- Custom domain support
- Mobile-friendly design
- Booking calendar
- Airbnb, VRBO & Booking.com calendar sync
- Direct booking inquiries and requests
- Hosting
- Updates
- Support
- Cancel anytime
For the partner
$20/moper active client
- Recurring commission
- Unique referral link or code
- No client support responsibility
- No website work
- No setup work
- Partner resources
- Direct access to our team
Earnings
One referral can keep paying you every month
5 active clients
$100
per month
$1,200
per year
10 active clients
$200
per month
$2,400
per year
25 active clients
$500
per month
$6,000
per year
50 active clients
$1,000
per month
$12,000
per year
All amounts in USD. Earnings examples assume referred clients remain active and eligible. Earnings are not guaranteed.
How it works
Three steps, then it runs on its own
Refer a host
Share your partner link or introduce a host who would benefit from having their own direct booking website.
We do the work
The Direct Studio handles the website, booking setup, calendar integrations, hosting, and support.
You earn every month
For every referred customer who stays active, you earn $20/month.
Why hosts want this
Give your audience something more useful than another Airbnb tip
Many hosts spend time building an audience on Instagram, Facebook, email, and through repeat guests, only to send those people back to Airbnb or Vrbo.
- Send guests to their own branded website
- Reduce dependence on marketplaces
- Build a repeat guest channel
- Keep their brand front and center
- Sync availability with major booking platforms
- Accept direct booking requests
- Build a long-term business asset
Who should partner
If you already work with STR hosts, this is built for you
- Facebook group admins
- Airbnb and STR creators
- Coaches and consultants
- Co-hosts
- Property managers
- STR photographers
- Designers
- Virtual assistants
- Marketing agencies
- Real estate professionals
- Newsletters
- STR communities
You don’t need a huge audience. A smaller group of highly engaged vacation rental hosts can be an excellent fit.
Creator / Influencer Program
Own a vacation rental yourself?
For selected STR creators and community leaders, we may build your own Direct Studio website at no setup cost so you can experience the service before recommending it.
Applying doesn’t guarantee a free website. We review each creator individually.
How partners promote
Recommend us naturally
- YouTube tutorials
- Airbnb tool recommendation videos
- Facebook group resources
- Instagram or TikTok educational content
- Newsletter recommendations
- STR course resources
- Client recommendations
- Resource pages
- Podcast mentions
- Direct introductions
“Your Instagram followers already found your property. Why send them back to a marketplace full of competing listings?”
Partner support
We help you promote
Approved partners can receive the resources below to make recommending The Direct Studio straightforward.
- A landing page
- Your referral link
- Promotional graphics
- Suggested captions
- Video talking points
- Website examples
- Demo sites
- Product and service explanations
- Direct support for your questions
FAQ
Partner program questions
- How much do I earn?
- $20 USD/month for each eligible active client you refer.
- What currency am I paid in?
- Commissions are paid in USD, whichever country you or the referred host are in.
- How long do commissions last?
- You continue earning while the referred customer remains active and eligible under the partner terms.
- How much does The Direct Studio cost?
- The standard partner offer starts at $59/month for the host.
- Do referred hosts receive a discount?
- Partner referrals currently receive their first month free.
- Do I have to build or maintain their website?
- No. The Direct Studio handles the website and support.
- Can Facebook group admins join?
- Yes.
- Can creators join?
- Yes.
- Can agencies refer their clients?
- Yes.
- How do you track referrals?
- Approved partners receive a unique link or referral code.
- When do I get paid?
- Payment schedule and payout method are provided when your partner account is approved.
- Can I promote The Direct Studio with paid advertising?
- Contact us before using paid advertising so we can confirm permitted promotion methods.
Your audience needs websites. You don’t have to build them.
Refer vacation rental hosts to The Direct Studio. We’ll take care of the website and support while you earn recurring revenue.
No cost to join.
Apply
Apply to become a partner
Tell us about your audience and how you’d recommend us. We’ll review your application and get back to you with next steps.