Partner & Solutions Program

Think you've got what it takes to help save Main Street?

If your solution genuinely helps independent businesses on Main Street, Bag Carriers wants to carry it.

Local businesses are the backbone of every community in America and they're losing ground to national chains, rising costs, and technology they can't access alone. Bag Carriers is building a curated network of solution providers who share a belief that local business is worth fighting for. Frank vets every partnership personally.

Frank reviews every application personally · direct response, not a form letter
Built for independent businesses Curated, not crowded Frank vets every solution
Why This Exists

Main Street isn't dying. It's being let down.

Walk down any main street in any mid-size American town and count the empty storefronts. Most of those closures weren't inevitable. They happened because the people running those businesses didn't have access to the right tools or anyone in their corner who understood both the problem and the solution.

The Chain Playbook

"We have a department for that."

National chains have teams to evaluate vendors, negotiate pricing, and implement systems. Independent owners get whatever their cousin recommends or whatever salesperson calls first. The gap between the tools available and the businesses that need them is exactly what Bag Carriers was built to close.

The Independent Reality

"I don't have time to vet a vendor."

Independent operators have real businesses to run. They need someone who already did the evaluation work, who knows the product deeply, and who is personally accountable for the recommendation. That's the role Bag Carriers plays. That's why partners matter.

We don't sell software. We carry the weight of evaluating, implementing, and advocating for the solutions our clients actually need.
What Partners Get

A trusted channel for solutions worth carrying.

Every solution Bag Carriers carries gets a human being who understands it deeply, believes in it, and introduces it personally to business owners who need it. With context, not a cold pitch.

Qualified Pipeline

Contextual Introductions

Every introduction follows a real conversation Frank has already had.

  • Frank identifies the specific fit first
  • The prospect knows why they're talking to you
  • Frank joins the initial demo on relevant deals
  • Close rates reflect the difference
Qualified, contextualized leads only.
Dedicated Real Estate

Your Funnel Page on bagcarriers.com

Purpose-built copy around the problem you solve, hosted by us.

  • SEO-relevant page on bagcarriers.com
  • Lead magnet that educates first
  • Capture form that qualifies prospects
  • Built and maintained by Bag Carriers
Your page, your story, our reach.
Regional Focus

Central PA & Surrounding Markets

High independent business density that national teams underserve.

  • Underserved by national sales orgs
  • Trust-driven, relationship markets
  • Strong fit for regional expansion
  • Network effect across verticals
A channel you're not otherwise reaching.
Implementation Advocacy

Frank Stays Involved

Clients who feel supported convert better and churn less.

  • Frank knows your product properly
  • Demo support on relevant calls
  • Hands-on through onboarding
  • Accountability after the handoff
A retention asset for your business.
Cross-Vertical Trust

A Network Effect

Trust built in one vertical transfers across the network.

  • A POS client listens about healthcare
  • Every partner benefits from every other
  • Long-term, layered relationships
  • Honest field feedback, ongoing
One trust relationship, many doors.
Two-Way Accountability

Frank Is the First Call

When something goes wrong, partners hear about it directly.

  • Issues escalate to Frank, not support queue
  • Honest feedback on gaps and friction
  • Partners who deliver keep getting intros
  • Partners who don't have a short tenure
The standard is high. That's the point.

Not a reseller program. A curated network of solution providers who share a belief that local business is worth fighting for and who have built something worth carrying.

The Standard

What we look for in a partner.

This is not a volume game. Bag Carriers carries a small number of solutions in each category, the ones Frank can genuinely recommend to a client and stake his name on. Here's what clears the bar.

If Frank can't stake his name on it, he won't recommend it. That's the whole game.
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You actually help independent businesses

Not enterprise customers who happen to have a small business version. Something that makes a measurable difference for an independent operator with 2 to 50 employees, limited technical resources, and real problems to solve.

Non-negotiable
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Transparent pricing, honest terms

Hidden fees, processing markups buried in fine print, and annual contract lock-ins are disqualifying. Bag Carriers has built its reputation on helping owners understand what things actually cost.

Non-negotiable
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A product that delivers

Frank personally vets every solution. That means understanding it deeply enough to explain it, demo it, and defend it when a client pushes back. If the product doesn't hold up under that scrutiny, it doesn't go in the network.

Frank-vetted
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Support that shows up after the sale

The worst outcome is a client who trusted Frank's recommendation and got abandoned post-signing. Partners are expected to support customers we send with the same accountability Bag Carriers brings to the relationship.

Required
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A fair compensation structure

Bag Carriers earns through referral arrangements, residuals, or reseller agreements depending on the solution. We're not looking for the highest commission. We're looking for a fair structure that aligns incentives and reflects real value.

Aligned incentives
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A long-term view

The businesses Bag Carriers works with aren't one-time transactions. The solutions we carry need to be built on the same philosophy. A client who is better off in year three than they were in year one because the solution kept delivering.

Long horizon

Bag Carriers tells clients when a solution isn't right for them, even when there's a commission at stake. Partners should expect and respect that.

Partner Application

Ready to help restore Main Street?

Tell us about your solution. Frank reviews every application personally. If there's a fit, you'll hear back within a few business days for a real conversation, not a form letter.

Partner & Solution Provider Application

Applications are reviewed by Frank personally. You will receive a direct response, not an automated follow-up.

What Happens Next

1

Frank reviews your application

Every submission is read by Frank directly. He looks at your solution, your client profile, and the honest answer to whether there's a real fit with the businesses Bag Carriers serves.

2

Direct response within a few business days

If there's potential fit, Frank reaches out to schedule a real conversation. Not a sales call. A genuine evaluation of whether this partnership makes sense for both sides.

3

Product evaluation and onboarding

Frank learns your product properly before it goes in the network. This takes time and requires access. Partners who make this easy move through faster.

4

First introductions to real clients

Once Frank knows the solution well enough to represent it honestly, the introductions begin. Qualified, contextualized, and delivered personally.

A Note From Frank

We're selective because we have to be. Every solution I carry is attached to my name and my clients' trust. If I can't stake that on your product, I won't recommend it. If I can, there's no more motivated channel you'll find.