How to Build a High-Performing Affiliate Influencer Program w/ Sarah Grosz (Allbirds)

How to Build a High-Performing Affiliate Influencer Program w/ Sarah Grosz (Allbirds)

Author: The Influencer Marketing Factory March 4, 2026 Duration: 26:24

In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari chats with Sarah Grosz, Head of Influencer Strategy at Allbirds, to explore the world of affiliate marketing and creator communities.


Sarah shares her approach to building scalable influencer strategies, offers key do’s and don’ts for brands, and highlights the importance of balancing performance goals with creator autonomy.


She also dives into affiliate incentive strategies, selecting the right influencers, and navigating evolving consumer expectations in today’s digital landscape.


🌟 Leave a 5-star rating on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🚀 Start Your Next Influencer Marketing Campaign:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get In Touch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙️Want to be a guest? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Show Notes:

(01:05) - Introduction to Sarah

(03:45) - Do's and Don'ts in Affiliate Creator Communities

(09:22) - Balancing Performance and Creator Autonomy

(11:18) - Incentive Strategies for Affiliate Engagement

(18:00) - Selecting the Right Influencers for Your Brand

(21:30) - Adapting to Consumer Expectations in Influencer Marketing


Check out some of our previous episodes!


Hosted by Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, The Influence Factor pulls back the curtain on the rapidly evolving world of digital promotion. Each conversation moves beyond surface-level trends to examine the real mechanics of influencer marketing, social media strategy, and the burgeoning creator economy. You’ll hear from a range of guests-from brand leaders to successful creators themselves-who share candid insights on what actually works. Discussions often delve into the practicalities of social commerce, campaign measurement, and navigating the shifting algorithms of major platforms. This isn’t about vague theories; it’s a grounded look at the tactics and relationships that drive modern brand growth. For anyone involved in marketing, business development, or content creation, this podcast serves as a direct line to the expertise of a leading global agency. The dialogue is focused on actionable knowledge, whether you're looking to understand the ROI of a partnership or the future of digital community building. Tune in for thoughtful analysis that treats influencer marketing as the sophisticated business discipline it has become.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing Factory
Podcast Episodes
Evolution of Beauty Marketing w/ Shannon Otto (Amika) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:11
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, speaks with Shannon Otto, Associate Vice President of Consumer Engagement + Integrated Marketing at Am…
Research Behind Influence w/ Brooke Duffy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:17
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, chats with Brooke Duffy, Associate Professor at Cornell, about the evolving creator economy, career su…
Building Community and Brand Success w/ Priscilla Lau [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:20
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, speaks with Priscilla Lau, Founder of Representation Matters. They explore topics like personal brandi…
How to Pitch and Monetize Like a Creator Pro with Kristen Bousquet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:35
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, chats with Kristen Bousquet, founder and CEO of Your SoulcialMate. Kristen shares insights on how to p…
From Shark Tank to Viral Success w/ Annie Leal (I Love Chamoy) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:17
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, chats with Annie Leal, founder of I Love Chamoy. Annie shares her journey, including her experience on…
The Future of Social Commerce w/ Sarah Penna (Orca) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:49
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, speaks with Sarah Penna, SVP of the Creator Team at Orca, about the dynamic world of social commerce a…
Building the Next Generation of Content w/ Max Levine (AMP Studios) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:55
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, chats with Max Levine, co-founder of AMP Studios. Max dives into AMP Studios' mission to create brand-…
From Creator to Strategist w/ Austin Null (McKinney) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:37
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, sits down with Austin Null, Strategy Director of Influence Marketing at McKinney, to explore the evolu…