Affiliate Program in the Real World?
LovingJewelry
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Hi All!
I have a handcrafted jewelry business in which I am the sole owner and
designer. I am looking to expand my clientele (aren`t we all) and
am borrowing and expanding an idea from StartUp Nation. I am
taking the idea of a superstar list and applying to my clients whom I
think would be great at spreading the word and who will help increase
sales.
The superstar idea has three opportunities to earn 20% in free jewelry
or 20% commission. 1. Host a show. 2. Direct clients to my
online store to purchase 3. Independent sales.
I am stuck on the Independent Sales portion. I do not want my
business to become an MLM, I want this "program" to be more like an
affiliate program. But since I offer a hard good and not a
service, I think it makes it more difficult for the independent sales
person to sell the pieces. I don`t really want them to have to
purchase an inventory.
I had an idea of a traveling trunk show where a superstar can "check
out" or "rent" a selection of pieces he/she thinks he/she can
sell.
Is this a good idea? Is it worth pursuing? Is 20% fair? Any ideas, or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I have a handcrafted jewelry business in which I am the sole owner and
designer. I am looking to expand my clientele (aren`t we all) and
am borrowing and expanding an idea from StartUp Nation. I am
taking the idea of a superstar list and applying to my clients whom I
think would be great at spreading the word and who will help increase
sales.
The superstar idea has three opportunities to earn 20% in free jewelry
or 20% commission. 1. Host a show. 2. Direct clients to my
online store to purchase 3. Independent sales.
I am stuck on the Independent Sales portion. I do not want my
business to become an MLM, I want this "program" to be more like an
affiliate program. But since I offer a hard good and not a
service, I think it makes it more difficult for the independent sales
person to sell the pieces. I don`t really want them to have to
purchase an inventory.
I had an idea of a traveling trunk show where a superstar can "check
out" or "rent" a selection of pieces he/she thinks he/she can
sell.
Is this a good idea? Is it worth pursuing? Is 20% fair? Any ideas, or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Initially I was thinking of offering the "affiliate program" to
my past clients; I hadn`t thought of offering it to retailers. I
do have a wholesale price available for my pieces, which I thought
would be sufficient for retailers.
Ok, let`s go with the idea of an affiliate like program or a true
affiliate program for my products. How do I find
retailers/galleries, etc? How do I track orders for the affiliate
program? I know it has to do with the coding on my website, but
I`m not sure how to do it. Currently I am using PayPal for my
shopping cart, and have found that it is quite limited. Am I able
to do this with PP or do I need to find another shopping cart?
Thanks!
PS-If there are any high-end retailers reading this, please email me! Let`s talk!