Join The
Raven Alliance.
Earn up to $500 per referral by connecting San Diego businesses with the IT partner they actually deserve.
The Raven Alliance is Dark Raven Labs' referral and brand ambassador program for business owners, consultants, and trusted advisors who know someone struggling with bad IT. You make the introduction. We earn their trust. You get paid — $100 for every meeting that happens, and $400 more if they become a client.
How It Works In 30 Seconds
When You Refer Dark Raven Labs, You're Sending Them Somewhere You Trust.
This isn't a faceless referral program where you hand off a name and hope for the best. When you send someone to Dark Raven Labs, they get the same experience you'd want for yourself — real engineers, honest assessments, flat-rate pricing, and a team that treats their business like a mission.
$500 Per Referral — Not A Handshake
Most referral programs promise vague "commission" and never follow through. The Raven Alliance pays you a $100 gift card for every meeting that's held — whether they sign or not. If that meeting becomes a client, you earn another $400. Cash in hand, not IOUs. No cap on how many referrals you send.
We Do The Selling — You Don't Have To
You're not a salesperson and we don't need you to be one. Make the introduction — a warm email, a text with our number, a shared LinkedIn post — and we handle the assessment, the proposal, the follow-up, and the close. Your only job is knowing someone who needs better IT.
You Look Good When We Deliver
When you send someone to a provider that actually performs, it reflects directly on your judgment and your network. We make you look good because we deliver what we promise. Our client retention rate proves that the businesses you send us don't leave.
Support A Veteran-Owned San Diego Business
Every referral helps grow a service-connected disabled veteran-owned business rooted in San Diego. If supporting the veteran business community is part of how you operate, the Raven Alliance is one of the most direct ways to do that — and you earn up to $500 every time you do.
Three Ways To Partner. Choose What Fits You.
The Connector
For business owners, professionals, and community members who occasionally know someone who needs better IT. No commitment, no minimums, no pressure.
The Advocate
For active networkers, community leaders, and trusted advisors who want to actively promote Dark Raven Labs within their network and at events.
The Integrator
For IT consultants, MSP brokers, and technology advisors who want a white-glove co-sell relationship with Dark Raven Labs as their managed IT and cybersecurity fulfillment partner.
If You Know Business Owners Who Complain About Their IT — This Is For You.
Accountants & CPAs
Your clients trust you with their finances. When they mention IT frustrations — slow systems, security fears, compliance gaps — you're the first person they tell. Now you can point them somewhere that actually fixes it.
Insurance Agents
You're already asking about their cybersecurity posture for cyber insurance renewals. When they fail your questionnaire, send them to us. We implement every control their underwriter requires — and you close the policy.
Real Estate Brokers
You see inside every business when they move offices. You know who's running on duct tape and prayers. One introduction to Dark Raven Labs and they get managed IT for their new space — and you earn up to $500 for the referral.
Veteran Business Owners
If supporting fellow veteran-owned businesses is part of how you operate, the Raven Alliance lets you do that while earning up to $500 per referral. Every introduction helps grow an SDVOSB rooted in San Diego's veteran community.
Attorneys & Consultants
Your clients ask you for professional recommendations all the time. When the conversation turns to IT, cybersecurity, or compliance — you should have an answer ready. We make you look good because we deliver.
Chamber & BNI Members
Networking is your operating model. The Raven Alliance turns those connections into cash. Every business owner you meet who mentions IT problems is a potential referral — $100 for the meeting, $400 if they sign.
IT Consultants
You advise on strategy but don't want to manage infrastructure day-to-day. Partner with us as your managed IT fulfillment engine. You keep the advisory relationship; we handle the operations.
Anyone With A Network
You don't need a title or a certification. If you know people who run businesses in San Diego and you hear them complain about their technology — you qualify. That's it.
Questions About The Raven Alliance.
Want to talk it through first?
Call (844) 403-3411 →How much do partners actually earn?
Every held meeting earns you a $100 gift card — regardless of whether the prospect becomes a client. If they do sign on, you earn an additional $400 for a total of $500 per successful referral. There's no cap on how many referrals you can send. Five referrals that all result in held meetings and closed clients = $2,500. Ten = $5,000. The math is simple and the payout is guaranteed.
Do I need to know anything about IT to refer someone?
Not at all. If someone you know says "my IT is a mess," "I think we got phished," "our systems are slow," or "I don't trust our current provider" — that's all you need to hear. Send them our way with a warm introduction and we handle everything: the assessment, the proposal, the technical conversations, and the onboarding. You never need to explain a single technology concept.
What happens after I make a referral?
We reach out to your contact within one business day, introduce ourselves, and offer a free technology assessment with zero pressure. We keep you informed on the status through your partner portal. Once the meeting is held, your $100 gift card is on its way — no waiting for a contract to close. If they become a client, you get the additional $400. If they don't sign — you still keep the $100 because the meeting happened.
What if the person I refer doesn't sign up?
You still get your $100 gift card — because the meeting happened. That's the whole point of this structure: you're rewarded for the introduction, not just the close. We provide a free assessment, deliver a report they keep regardless, and let them decide. There's no pressure, no follow-up harassment, and no reflection on you. Most people who see their assessment results choose to work with us, but the ones who don't walk away with valuable information and a positive impression of both you and Dark Raven Labs.
How do I track my referrals and commissions?
Every Alliance partner gets access to a partner portal where you can submit referrals, track their status (contacted, assessment scheduled, proposal sent, onboarded), and see your commission history. We pay commissions monthly. No chasing invoices, no ambiguity.
Is there a cost to join the Raven Alliance?
No. The Raven Alliance is free to join at every tier. There are no fees, no minimums, and no obligations. You refer when you want, as often as you want. If you never make a single referral, that's fine — your membership doesn't expire and we won't badger you about activity.
Ready To Start Earning?
Fill out the form and we'll set up your partner account within 48 hours. No interview. No pitch. Just a quick conversation to get you onboarded and ready to start earning $100 per meeting and $400 per client.
Apply To The Raven Alliance
You Already Know Someone
Who Needs Better IT.
$100 gift card for every meeting that happens. $400 more when they sign. No cap. No catch. Join the Raven Alliance and start earning every time a business you know gets the IT partner they've been looking for.