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Hire the Top 1% of Partnerships & B2B Consultants

Most of these operators come from DTC and ecommerce. They know where the hidden B2B revenue sits and how to go get it.

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Est. 2020·10,000+ engagements·avg rating

The list

The 9 best partnerships & b2b consultants

Ranked by sessions, ratings, and depth in B2B and partnerships. Start with the operator whose track record matches the deal you are trying to land.

  1. 01Nick Shackelford

    Nick Shackelford

    Vetted operator550+ sessions

    Paid media and CPG operator, 550+ MentorPass sessions

    Nick has run 550+ sessions on MentorPass at a 4.99 rating, more than any operator in this category. He works across paid media, creative, agency, and subscription CPG, and founders book him to pressure-test partnership bets and find the next channel. He gets specific fast: founders leave with the actual move, not a framework.

    Go to Market

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From stuck to a plan you can run this week

The problems founders bring our partnerships & b2b operators — and what they walk away with.

  1. Breaking through to top decision makers is the wall we keep hitting.

    A targeted outbound motion that books meetings with the executives who can actually say yes.

  2. My biggest obstacle is lead-gen and I do not know the most efficient way to build pipeline.

The scope

What a partnerships & b2b consultant actually does

The work our partnerships & b2b operators take on, from first call to ongoing.

  • B2B program launch

    Stand up a B2B or wholesale program inside a DTC business, from offer to first deals.

  • Channel and tech partnerships

    Build a partner program and a network of agencies, tech partners, and operators with access to your buyers.

  • Enterprise outbound motion

    Design the outreach, sequencing, and messaging that get meetings with executive decision makers.

  • Pipeline and lead generation

    Build a prospecting system that turns top-of-funnel into predictable, scalable pipeline.

  • Sales team and systems

    Hire and structure an SDR or sales team and install the systems that scale past founder-led selling.

How MentorPass works

The easiest way to hire a partnerships & b2b consultant

Find your expert, book a call, solve your problem — and keep them on when you’re ready.

  1. 1. Find your consultant

    Browse the ranked list of vetted operators. Every profile shows their track record, the brands they’ve scaled, and exactly what they go deep on.

  2. 2. Book a call

    Pick a time and share your context up front. They review it before you meet — no spending the first 20 minutes on background.

The guide

What to know before you hire a partnerships & b2b consultant

What a B2B and partnerships consultant does

A B2B and partnerships consultant helps you find and close revenue that does not come from your usual buyer. That can mean opening a wholesale channel inside a DTC business, launching a partner program with agencies and tech partners, or building the outbound motion that gets you meetings with enterprise decision makers. The work is part strategy and part execution: deciding which channel is worth the effort, then building the offer, the target list, and the sales system that turns it into pipeline.

The problems founders bring are consistent. Breaking through to top decision makers. Lead generation that has stalled. A B2B reseller market they avoided to protect the brand. Two audiences, DTC and wholesale, whose strategies keep colliding. A good consultant has solved these before and tells you the specific move, not a framework to go figure it out.

What to look for when hiring one

Look for someone who has built the exact motion you need, not someone who has read about it. If you are launching a B2B program, you want an operator who has launched one. If you need enterprise meetings, you want someone who sells into enterprise now. Channel partnerships, licensing, and SDR pipeline are different skills, so match the operator to the deal in front of you.

Check for proof. Sessions, ratings, and reviews tell you whether founders come back. The operators here come from places like Gorgias, Miro, and Level Access, and several have run hundreds of sessions at near-perfect ratings. That repeat rate is the signal that matters.

Why founders use MentorPass for partnerships

Most founders here run DTC and ecommerce businesses, which is exactly where hidden B2B revenue tends to sit: the gym, the med spa, the retreat, the practitioner who would buy in volume. The operators on this page have lived that crossover. They have opened wholesale channels, built partner networks, and sold into enterprise, and they have done it for real companies.

You book by the session. Start with one call to get a specific read on your situation, then book again when you need it. No retainer, no agency markup, just time with an operator who has closed the kind of deal you are trying to close. When you have early traction and need a repeatable motion instead of founder-led one-offs, that direct access is what moves you forward.

Proof

Results from these partnerships & b2b consultants

Average rating
5★

Average rating

Written reviews
99

Written reviews

Sessions booked
903

Sessions booked

Expert operators
9

Expert operators

It was so awesome speaking w/ Nick. In 10 minutes, he affirmed everything I had been thinking, not only by gut, but also by personal experience. It's always amazing to align so well with people while you're working through something big to get that devil off your shoulder. 12/10 would recommend speaking to him if you're in the agency/brand space and need to A<>B test.
From a session with Nick Shackelford

Why MentorPass

MentorPass vs. the alternatives

When you need partnerships & b2b help, you have four options. Here's how they actually stack up.

MentorPassAgenciesFreelance marketplacesFull-time hire
Time to first callThis weekWeeks of pitchesDays, hit or miss2–3 months

Industries

Where our partnerships & b2b operators have done it

Real reps in these verticals, not theory. The kind of pattern-matching that only comes from having shipped in your category.

  • E-commerce Partnerships & B2B ConsultantsPartnerships & B2B operators who've built and scaled DTC and online retail brands.
  • CPG Partnerships & B2B ConsultantsPartnerships & B2B operators who've scaled consumer packaged goods brands in retail and DTC.
  • Agency Partnerships & B2B ConsultantsPartnerships & B2B help built for agencies and professional service firms.
  • B2B SaaS Partnerships & B2B ConsultantsPartnerships & B2B guidance for B2B software and platform companies.
  • Marketplace Partnerships & B2B ConsultantsPartnerships & B2B for multi-vendor marketplaces and platforms.
  • B2C SaaS Partnerships & B2B Consultants

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a B2B and partnerships consultant?

You book by the session, not on a retainer. You pay per call, so you can start with one conversation to test fit before committing to ongoing work. Rates vary by operator and show on each profile.

How do I book a session?

Pick the operator whose track record matches your deal, choose a time, and book. Most founders start with one call to get a specific read on their situation, then book again when they need it.

How are these consultants vetted?

Every operator here has built the thing they advise on, at companies like Gorgias, Miro, and Level Access. You can see their sessions, ratings, and reviews on each profile before you book.

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Nick Shackelford

Paid media and CPG operator, 550+ MentorPass sessions

Nicole Baqai

SaaS Partnerships Consultant, previously at Gorgias

Mark Wilkinson

Enterprise Software Sales at Miro, PLG sales expert

Vetted operator
550+ sessions

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  • 02Nicole Baqai

    Nicole Baqai

    Vetted operator

    SaaS Partnerships Consultant, previously at Gorgias

    Nicole built partnerships at Gorgias, the ecommerce help desk used by tens of thousands of Shopify brands, so she has lived the agency and tech partner side of the table. She advises on business development and partnerships motions. Useful if you are launching a partner program or building a network of agencies and tech partners.

    Business DevelopmentPartnershipsDirect Sales
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  • 03Mark Wilkinson

    Mark Wilkinson

    Vetted operator

    Enterprise Software Sales at Miro, PLG sales expert

    Mark sells enterprise software at Miro and knows how to get meetings with executives, which is the wall most founders hit. He runs high-touch outbound and product-led sales motions. Book him when you need to break through to top decision makers or design an outbound motion that actually books meetings.

    Enterprise SalesOutboundGo to MarketBusiness Development
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  • 04Jessica Shamoon

    Jessica Shamoon

    Vetted operator

    Licensing and consumer products, 10+ years with Fortune 500 and global brands

    Jessica has spent over 10 years in licensing and consumer products, working with Fortune 500 companies, global sports brands, and entertainment organizations to launch products that generated millions in revenue. She builds partnerships, grows product lines, and drives retail success. The right call if your B2B play runs through licensing, branding, or retail partners.

    LicensingPartnershipsBrandingGo to Market
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  • 05Justin Otley

    Justin Otley

    Vetted operator

    VP of Global Sales Development at Level Access

    Justin runs global sales development at Level Access and builds prospecting motions from the ground up. He designs the team, systems, and strategy that turn top-of-funnel chaos into predictable pipeline. Ideal if you are launching your first SDR motion, building pipeline from zero, or ready to scale outbound.

    Sales DevelopmentOutboundPipelineTeam Building
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  • 06DeWayne Johnson

    DeWayne Johnson

    Vetted operator

    Startup sales mentor, scales revenue from $100K to $1M+

    DeWayne helps early-stage companies build scalable sales processes and grow revenue from $100K to $1M+. He focuses on the sales systems that hold up as you add headcount. Book him when you have early traction and need a repeatable motion instead of founder-led one-offs.

    Direct SalesSales FunnelsGrowthBusiness Development
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  • 07Chip Neff

    Chip Neff

    Vetted operator

    Co-Founder at Legends

    Chip co-founded Legends and helps consumer brand founders scale through storytelling, strategic partnerships, and product development. He works at the intersection of brand and dealmaking. A fit when your partnerships depend on the brand carrying weight in the room.

    PartnershipsConsumer BrandStorytellingProduct
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  • 08Meghan Caiazzo

    Meghan Caiazzo

    Vetted operator250+ sessions

    9-Figure Founder and CEO at Flerish Hydration, MBA

    Meghan is a 9-figure founder and CEO of Flerish Hydration, and a top recurring mentor on MentorPass with 250+ sessions at a 4.97 rating. She coaches founders on scaling fast with bold leadership and high-performing teams. Founders book her to get exit-ready and to think through the partnership and growth bets that change the valuation.

    Founder CoachBusiness DevelopmentTeam BuildingFundraising
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  • 09Nate Stoltenow

    Nate Stoltenow

    Vetted operator

    B2B SaaS sales, 15+ years

    Nate has sold B2B SaaS for over 15 years and focuses on helping B2B companies grow revenue. He works the operations and business development side of the motion. A practical call when you are stepping into the enterprise world and need someone who has done it across cycles.

    B2B SaaSBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Operations
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  • A prospecting system that turns top-of-funnel chaos into predictable, repeatable pipeline.

  • We resisted the B2B reseller market to protect the brand and never found a way to make it work.

    A B2B and wholesale strategy that adds revenue without cheapening the brand.

  • We serve two audiences, direct-to-consumer and wholesale to practitioners, and the strategies keep colliding.

    Distinct go-to-market for DTC and B2B, so each channel gets the offer and motion it needs.

  • We want to launch a B2B program and step into the enterprise world but have never run that motion.

    A B2B launch plan with the offer, target list, and outreach built for enterprise buyers.

  • We need to forge partnerships across agencies and tech partners but have no network to start from.

    A partner program and a network of operators, agencies, and tech partners with real access to your buyers.

  • DTC and B2B strategy split

    Separate go-to-market for direct-to-consumer and wholesale clients so neither channel drags the other.

  • 3. Leave with a game plan

    Get specific, prioritized advice you can act on this week — and keep working with them ongoing if it clicks.

  • Keep them on

    Found your match? Keep your partnerships & b2b operator on as an ongoing advisor as you scale.

  • Meghan blew my mind, I almost got a little shy by it. Had different calls now but this one was by far most valuable call for me! Good knowledge, motivation, deep questions and threads warnings for a starting fashion entrepreneur. Meghan gave me some food for thinking. Will be back for sure, just need a little more preparation. Thank you!
    From a session with Meghan Caiazzo
    Had a really engaging and beneficial conversation with DeWayne on my very first session. He's very eager to lend a hand and provide insights. Looking forward to connecting again soon.
    From a session with DeWayne Johnson
    Loved meeting with her. Super knowledgeable. Booking another call!
    From a session with Nicole Baqai
    Who you actually getTop 1% partnerships & b2b operatorsJunior account managersUnvetted freelancersHard to find senior talent
    Proven at your stageBuilt & scaled real brandsA playbook, not your contextVaries wildlyIf you can afford them
    CommitmentPer call — no lock-inMonthly retainerPer projectSalary + equity
    CostPer session$$$$ / month$$ / project$$$$$ + overhead
    Ongoing supportKeep them on as an advisorLocked into scopeChurn and rehirePermanent headcount
    Partnerships & B2B guidance for consumer apps and subscription products.
    Can I work with the same consultant on an ongoing basis?

    Yes. Many founders book the same operator monthly to work through partnership bets and pipeline as they evolve. The top mentors here have hundreds of repeat sessions for that reason.

    Can a DTC brand find real B2B revenue?

    Usually, yes. The most common play we see is a DTC brand opening a wholesale or B2B channel: selling to gyms, med spas, retreats, or practitioners. A consultant helps you find that revenue without cheapening the consumer brand.

    Can they help me get meetings with enterprise decision makers?

    Yes. Breaking through to top decision makers is the most common problem founders bring here. Operators like Mark Wilkinson and Justin Otley build the outbound motion and messaging that book those meetings.