# #128: Why Partner Quality Beats Partner Count | Darryl Yearwood & Tye DeGrange

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Podcast: [Always Be Testing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/always-be-testing-6553652)
Published: 2026-07-21T22:38:15+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/353a6368
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## Resource

Darryl Yearwood, who leads partnerships at Apollo, makes the case that a smaller, higher-quality partner roster beats chasing volume every time. He and Tye get into what "not plug-and-play" really means in affiliate marketing and how to build partnerships that actually move revenue.

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