Building a Cheerleading Squad for Your Business

Every business needs loud and enthusiastic supporters. Your cheerleaders will refer your business to others, brag about you, and keep you motivated when times get tough. I have some pretty amazing cheerleaders. Some are clients, some are family and friends, and others are business associates. One of my cheerleaders even mentions me in her media interviews!

The key to building your cheerleading squad is to support your cheerleaders as much as they support you. Make them feel valued. If your cheerleaders are constantly giving you referrals, consider giving them a small commission or free services as a way of showing how much you appreciate them. I also like to send out hand written thank you cards once in awhile. A little goes a long way. Think about these questions:

Who are your cheerleaders?

Who are potential cheerleaders?

How can you show appreciation to your cheerleaders?

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Natalie MacNeil is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of She Takes on the World. She is also the Co-founder of award-winning digital media firm, Imaginarius. For more information about Natalie, visit NatalieMacNeil.com.
  • Toni

    This is timely, as I have been thinking a lot about this. I always take care of my cheerleaders, by giving them a pair of earrings or discounting a piece of jewelry they keep reaching for, but really would like to do more, like offer a small commission for referrals. What would that be? How would I track it?
    Great blog, glad I found you!

  • Natalie MacNeil

    This is a good question Toni. I’m going to write a follow-up post that outlines the commission structure for one of my businesses. I’ll post it on Monday.