Artist Referral Program
Mahalo for your interest in the Artist Referral Program!
I have discovered that Word of Mouth promotion brings me 80% of my business. That means that most of the new commissions I receive are a direct result of satisfied customers, like you. Obviously, many of you are doing this without even realizing what a valuable service you are providing for me- I am very appreciative!
It occurred to me that if my collectors are already unintentionally bringing me business simply by enjoying their purchase, that by making you aware of your very important role in the value of your own artwork could mean a wonderful partnership that would benefit us both. Here’s how:
Essentially, you and I both want the same thing: we want the artwork that you have already purchased to be worth more than what you paid for it. The more business you send me= the more well-known I become and the higher demand there is for my art. This typically results in the artwork selling at a higher price. If the new work is selling at a higher price, you’ve guessed it- the old work becomes just as valuable (often even more so!).
All you have to do is encourage potential customers to contact me (by phone, visiting my website, inviting them to an exhibit or arranging an opportunity for us to meet). Or if you meet someone who may be interested in my services, suggest that I contact them and, obviously, provide me with some way to do so. It’s that simple.
As a collector, you already receive my monthly email newsletter along with an invitation to any exhibit or event featuring my artwork, so you will always be informed of opportunities to view new work. When you sign up to participate in the Artist Referral Program you will also receive 5 guest invitations for these events, so that you can bring your friends or family. The better educated you are about the different services I offer, the better equipped you will be to make suggestions to people who might be interested in them. So when you sign up, you also receive a packet containing information on all of these different services to keep for your records so that you can review them at anytime.
I sincerely appreciate any efforts you have or will make to increase your investment and further my career, so I will happily thank you for any business you send my way by giving you a 10% commission on the profit from the business you referred to me.
Any gallery rep would receive at least that to promote my work in a gallery- so why shouldn’t you (who studies show are twice as effective!)
And since individual artwork becomes more valuable when it is part of a collection, to help increase your investment, I will make it easier for you to collect by rewarding your successful efforts with a special discount: For every 5 referrals that result in a sale* you will receive a 50% discount on any artwork you order**.
You may also receive periodic discounts and promotions that I will allow you to extend to your special friends and family during the year***. So it is very important for me to have your current contact information so that I send you your information and rewards.
Now I bet you are wondering “How do I sign up?”
That’s easy! By giving your first official referral… leave a testimony on my website. Simply go to the Testimonies page and leave a testimony of your experience ordering or enjoying your artwork****. I will send you an email confirmation of your enrollment.
That’s all there is to it- it costs you nothing but has the potential to earn you some extra cash, discounts on future artwork purchases, and many thanks from the family and friends you refer, who like you will benefit from the continuing investment and satisfaction their artwork brings them. And Mahalo again for all of your support!
*A sale constitutes business you have brought directly to the artist, such as: a commission to have artwork created, a sale of already painted artwork, a rental or lease-to-own agreement, or a project commission (book illustration, mural, logo design, etc.) as a direct result of your involvement. Please make sure that you have customers tell me specifically that you referred them in order to receive your commission. To receive your commission the business must be a direct sale between the artist and your refferral, if you refer them to a gallery or consignment store, the employees of that location will conduct the sale and therefore receive the commission.
** 50% discount does not apply to material costs.
***Not all periodic discounts you may receive will be extendable to friends and family- some only apply to current collectors and are only for a limited time, so please pay attention to details provided in any offer.
****Please make sure that any endorsement you leave in your testimony is, in fact, true. I would never expect you to misrepresent your actual experiences to encourage a sale. Please keep in mind, when you are leaving your testimony that it is for the benefit of potential customers- so try to leave the sort of information that might aid them in making their decision. If you have already left a testimony but would like to tell of another later on, you may do so, though know that you can only sign up for the referral program once. I no longer have a guestbook, so please do not use my Testimonies page to leave comments or messages to me. Instead feel welcome to direct this nature of feedback to my email address mauna.lea.studios@gmail.com.
Mahalo for your interest in the Artist Referral Program!
I have discovered that Word of Mouth promotion brings me 80% of my business. That means that most of the new commissions I receive are a direct result of satisfied customers, like you. Obviously, many of you are doing this without even realizing what a valuable service you are providing for me- I am very appreciative!
It occurred to me that if my collectors are already unintentionally bringing me business simply by enjoying their purchase, that by making you aware of your very important role in the value of your own artwork could mean a wonderful partnership that would benefit us both. Here’s how:
Essentially, you and I both want the same thing: we want the artwork that you have already purchased to be worth more than what you paid for it. The more business you send me= the more well-known I become and the higher demand there is for my art. This typically results in the artwork selling at a higher price. If the new work is selling at a higher price, you’ve guessed it- the old work becomes just as valuable (often even more so!).
All you have to do is encourage potential customers to contact me (by phone, visiting my website, inviting them to an exhibit or arranging an opportunity for us to meet). Or if you meet someone who may be interested in my services, suggest that I contact them and, obviously, provide me with some way to do so. It’s that simple.
As a collector, you already receive my monthly email newsletter along with an invitation to any exhibit or event featuring my artwork, so you will always be informed of opportunities to view new work. When you sign up to participate in the Artist Referral Program you will also receive 5 guest invitations for these events, so that you can bring your friends or family. The better educated you are about the different services I offer, the better equipped you will be to make suggestions to people who might be interested in them. So when you sign up, you also receive a packet containing information on all of these different services to keep for your records so that you can review them at anytime.
I sincerely appreciate any efforts you have or will make to increase your investment and further my career, so I will happily thank you for any business you send my way by giving you a 10% commission on the profit from the business you referred to me.
Any gallery rep would receive at least that to promote my work in a gallery- so why shouldn’t you (who studies show are twice as effective!)
And since individual artwork becomes more valuable when it is part of a collection, to help increase your investment, I will make it easier for you to collect by rewarding your successful efforts with a special discount: For every 5 referrals that result in a sale* you will receive a 50% discount on any artwork you order**.
You may also receive periodic discounts and promotions that I will allow you to extend to your special friends and family during the year***. So it is very important for me to have your current contact information so that I send you your information and rewards.
Now I bet you are wondering “How do I sign up?”
That’s easy! By giving your first official referral… leave a testimony on my website. Simply go to the Testimonies page and leave a testimony of your experience ordering or enjoying your artwork****. I will send you an email confirmation of your enrollment.
That’s all there is to it- it costs you nothing but has the potential to earn you some extra cash, discounts on future artwork purchases, and many thanks from the family and friends you refer, who like you will benefit from the continuing investment and satisfaction their artwork brings them. And Mahalo again for all of your support!
*A sale constitutes business you have brought directly to the artist, such as: a commission to have artwork created, a sale of already painted artwork, a rental or lease-to-own agreement, or a project commission (book illustration, mural, logo design, etc.) as a direct result of your involvement. Please make sure that you have customers tell me specifically that you referred them in order to receive your commission. To receive your commission the business must be a direct sale between the artist and your refferral, if you refer them to a gallery or consignment store, the employees of that location will conduct the sale and therefore receive the commission.
** 50% discount does not apply to material costs.
***Not all periodic discounts you may receive will be extendable to friends and family- some only apply to current collectors and are only for a limited time, so please pay attention to details provided in any offer.
****Please make sure that any endorsement you leave in your testimony is, in fact, true. I would never expect you to misrepresent your actual experiences to encourage a sale. Please keep in mind, when you are leaving your testimony that it is for the benefit of potential customers- so try to leave the sort of information that might aid them in making their decision. If you have already left a testimony but would like to tell of another later on, you may do so, though know that you can only sign up for the referral program once. I no longer have a guestbook, so please do not use my Testimonies page to leave comments or messages to me. Instead feel welcome to direct this nature of feedback to my email address mauna.lea.studios@gmail.com.
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