The Strategic Hiring Partner (SHP) program allows trusted communities and service providers to refer serious, pre-qualified business owners into IAOBM’s Direct Match hiring pathway — without building or managing their own hiring infrastructure.
IAOBM manages the OBM hiring process end-to-end while partners offer their audience a vetted, standards-based solution for strategic operational support.


The Strategic Hiring Partner (SHP) program allows trusted communities and service providers to refer serious, pre-qualified business owners into
IAOBM’s Direct Match hiring pathway without building or managing their own hiring infrastructure.
IAOBM manages the OBM hiring process end-to-end while partners offer their audience a vetted, standards-based solution for strategic operational support.
Strategic Hiring Partners extend trusted hiring pathways to their communities while maintaining focus on their core expertise.
• Provide your audience with access to a vetted network of Certified OBMs
• Offer a structured, standards-based hiring pathway without building internal infrastructure
• Strengthen your authority by aligning with the defining body of the OBM profession
• Route qualified leads into IAOBM’s Direct Match process with full end-to-end management
• Create additional revenue opportunities through strategic referral alignment
What’s Included in the Partnership
• Access to IAOBM’s Direct Match hiring pathway
• Partner onboarding and qualification process
• Co-branded referral and education materials
• Defined referral structure and revenue alignment
• Ongoing communication and reporting on referred candidates
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