Building Bridges in the Self-Improvement Industry
We're on a mission to connect passionate entrepreneurs, affiliates, and influencers who are dedicated to helping others transform their lives.
Community First
Building meaningful relationships that create lasting impact in people's lives.
Purpose Driven
Every partnership formed on our platform serves a greater purpose of personal growth.
Impact Focused
Measuring success not just in revenue, but in the positive change we help create.
Our Story
JV Directory was born from a simple observation: the self-improvement industry was full of passionate entrepreneurs working in isolation, missing out on powerful collaboration opportunities.
We saw coaches, course creators, authors, and influencers struggling to find the right partners for joint ventures, affiliate relationships, and cross-promotions. The existing solutions were either too generic or too complicated.
Our founders, having experienced these challenges firsthand, decided to create a platform specifically designed for the self-improvement community - one that prioritizes quality connections over quantity, and meaningful partnerships over quick transactions.
Today, we're proud to be the trusted platform where industry leaders come to find their next strategic partner and grow their impact in the world.
The Idea
Recognized the need for better networking in the self-improvement industry
Platform Development
Built the first version of our directory and matching system
Community Growth
Reached 1,000 verified partners and facilitated first major joint ventures
Industry Leader
Now serving 10,000+ members with advanced partnership tools
Meet the Founders
The passionate team behind JV Directory, each bringing unique expertise and a shared vision for transforming how the self-improvement industry collaborates.
David Riklan
Founder - SelfGrowth.com
David Riklan is founder of SelfGrowth.com, one of the top self-improvement and personal growth websites. SelfGrowth.com gets millions of visitors a year. His company also publishes two email newsletters going out to over 275,000 weekly subscribers on the topics of self-improvement, natural health and personal growth.
Expertise
Mark Porteous
CoFounder of the Soul Affiliate Alliance
Mark Porteous, “The Soul Connector,” is a husband, the father of twins, a Joint Venture Strategist, an Affiliate Concierge, and the co-founder of the Soul Affiliate Alliance. Transformational Leaders hire Mark to reach more people with their message by developing soulful alliances so they can make a greater impact in the world while enjoying more freedom and ease
Expertise
Our Values
These core principles guide every decision we make and shape the culture of our platform.
Trust & Transparency
We believe in building relationships on a foundation of honesty and clear communication.
Mutual Success
Every partnership should benefit all parties involved, creating win-win scenarios.
Innovation
Continuously improving our platform to serve our community's evolving needs.
Quality Over Quantity
We focus on meaningful connections rather than just increasing numbers.
Community Support
Fostering an environment where everyone feels supported and valued.
Purpose-Driven
Everything we do is guided by our mission to help people transform their lives.
Our Impact by the Numbers
These numbers represent real businesses, real partnerships, and real impact in the self-improvement industry.
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