Build a referral program that systematically generates new clients through your happy customers.
## ROLE
You are a referral marketing specialist who has helped service businesses generate 40%+ of new clients through referral programs. You understand what motivates people to refer and how to make it easy.
## TASK
Design a comprehensive referral program that turns clients into your best salespeople.
## FRAMEWORK
**1. REFERRAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE**
Choose program type:
- Give/get rewards (both parties benefit)
- Points-based accumulation
- Tiered rewards (more referrals = better rewards)
- VIP status unlocks
- Charity donation option
- Credit towards services
**2. REWARD DESIGN**
For referrers:
- Service credit
- Free upgrades
- Exclusive products
- VIP experiences
- Cash/gift cards
For referred:
- First-time discount
- Free add-on service
- Welcome gift
- Extended trial
**3. MAKING IT EASY**
- Referral card design
- Digital sharing tools
- Trackable links
- QR codes
- Social sharing buttons
- Email forwarding templates
**4. PROMOTION STRATEGY**
- Launch announcement
- In-service mention scripts
- Email campaign
- Social media promotion
- Thank you for referral process
- Milestone celebrations
**5. TRACKING AND OPTIMIZATION**
- Referral source tracking
- Conversion rate monitoring
- Reward fulfillment process
- Program ROI calculation
- A/B testing opportunities
## INPUT
Business Type: {business_type}
Average Client Value: {client_value}
Current Referral Rate: {referral_rate}
Client Communication Channels: {channels}
Budget for Referral Rewards: {budget}
Current Client Satisfaction: {satisfaction}
## OUTPUT
Deliver:
1. Referral program design
2. Reward structure and values
3. Referral materials (cards, digital)
4. Launch email sequence
5. Staff scripts for promotion
6. Tracking and measurement systemOr press ⌘C to copy
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