The Process
How GearBook Works
From intake form to live catalog in under a week, with zero technical work on your end.
Fill Out Your Intake Form
Tell us your name, bio, certifications, and contact info. Then choose up to 8 products from our retail partners, gear you already recommend to your clients. Not sure where to start? Pick from one of our gear templates, curated lists that autofill your catalog's products to save you time.
The form takes about 10 minutes. You can include your own blurb for each product explaining why you recommend it.
We Build Your Catalog
Our team builds your catalog page at gearbook.shop/yourname within a few business days. Every product link is uniquely tracked to you, so every sale you make is credited back to your account.
Your page includes your photo, bio, certification, contact info, and all 8 products with images and your personal blurbs. Clean, professional, and shareable.
You Get a Login to Review It
We send you a magic link via email. Click it and you're in. No password needed. Review your catalog, check your shareable link, and make sure everything looks right.
If anything needs changing, you can request revisions directly through your Guide Dashboard, which you get access to after signing up.
Share Your Catalog
Email it to clients before or after their trip, post the link on Instagram, or share the QR code in person. The more you share it, the more you earn.
Most guides add their catalog link to their trip confirmation emails. Others post it to their Instagram bio or mention it during in-person sessions.
Earn From Every Sale
When a client clicks your link and makes a purchase, you earn 5% commission on the sale. Payouts go out monthly via PayPal or Venmo.
We send you a detailed monthly earnings report showing clicks, sales, conversion rate, average order value, and your payout amount. Full transparency, every month.
The Economics
How the money works
Figures are approximate and subject to change
Total Commission
~8%
Per qualifying sale
You Keep
~5%
Paid monthly via PayPal or Venmo
GearBook Keeps
~3%
How we stay operational
Example Sale
Questions
Frequently Asked
How does GearBook make money?
We keep 3% of each sale commission. You take home 5%. The total affiliate rate is ~8%, split between us.
Do I need to know anything about affiliate marketing?
Not at all. We handle the setup, tracking links, and monthly reporting. You just share your catalog link.
What if my client buys something that's not in my catalog?
Your tracking link covers any purchase made within the affiliate window after a client clicks it, not just the specific products in your catalog.
Do I have to build my product list from scratch?
No. When filling out your intake form, you can choose from one of our gear templates, curated product lists built for common specialties that autofill your catalog. You can use one as-is or customize it however you like.
Can I update my product picks?
Yes. Log in to your Guide Dashboard anytime to add, remove, or swap products. Seasonal refreshes are something we'll offer as an add-on for higher tiers.
How long does it take to get my catalog?
We aim to have Starter catalogs live within 3–5 business days of receiving your intake form.
Which retailers do you work with?
You can see our current retail partners on the homepage. Our team is actively working to bring on new retailers across more outdoor disciplines, so expect that list to grow.
Can I cancel?
Yes, anytime. No fees or penalties. We'll deactivate your catalog page and stop tracking. Just reach out and we'll take care of it.
When am I paid?
Payouts go out once a month via the payment method you selected on your intake form, either PayPal or Venmo. We send a detailed earnings report with every payment showing clicks, sales, and your commission breakdown.
Still have questions? Get in touch. We're happy to help.
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