Hi Joel,

I'm not sure from your post if the partner actually got mad with you because your offer didn't convert, but you said "what would you do ... if somebody ripped you a new one"

I'm nowhere near a "JV master" but in my opinion, just because somebody sends traffic it does not guarantee that sales will be made, or that everyone will experience the same conversions.

As you know, not all traffic sources (or even lists) are equal and it could be that the product was not a great fit to the product, or perhaps other people gave their own bonuses etc which tipped the balance of who they bought from.

I've taken part in promotions before where I've sent traffic that didn't convert as well as the average, and then there have been times when it has been above the average.

What I would recommend is thanking the partner and offering some gesture of appreciation. One time I received an Amazon gift certificate as a "thank you" from the owner. I wasn't expecting it and the owner didn't have to do it, but it was a nice gesture - and I've continued to promote his products. (But then again I wasn't mad to begin with)

I would do my best to be polite and grateful to the guy - you never know but he may still turn out to be a valuable contact in the future.

Hope this helps,

Richard