The Affiliate Playbook

Everything you need to find businesses, close them, and get paid — week after week.

Your Money

Commission Structure

Type	When	Amount
Initial Sale	Any tier — paid weekly Tuesdays	20%
Renewal — Peek	Monthly, paid the 15th	5%
Renewal — Reveal	Monthly, paid the 15th	10%
Renewal — Premiere	Monthly, paid the 15th	15%
Volume Bonus — Tier 1	$2,000–$4,999 in initial sales that month · paid 15th	3%
Volume Bonus — Tier 2	$5,000–$7,999 in initial sales that month · paid 15th	5%
Volume Bonus — Tier 3	$8,000+ in initial sales that month · paid 15th	8%
Referral Bonus	New affiliate's initial sales, 3 mo.	5%
Milestone Bonus	Per business — on its day-91 renewal · paid 15th	5%
Creator renewals	All creator plans · monthly, paid the 15th	15%
Staff seats	Of seat revenue · monthly, paid the 15th	10%
Voilà EVERYWHERE	Add-on renewal, any plan · paid the 15th	$15/mo

Minimum payout: $50 via Stripe · Referral affiliates: Jennifer-approved only

The 10/10 Sure-Fire System

1Mindset Reset — Before You Walk In

You're not selling. You're delivering results. Every business you talk to is already spending money on deals they never control. You're handing them a better option.

Your only job: Find out if this business is a good fit. That's it. If they are — great. If not — walk away fast and find one that is. Scarcity mindset closes more deals than any script.

2Perfect Qualifier — The 3 Questions

Ask these before you pitch anything. They pre-qualify AND pre-sell simultaneously.

"Quick question — are you doing anything right now to bring in new customers on slower days?"

"If I could show you a way to fill those open slots — no upfront cost, no contract — would that be worth 5 minutes of your time?"

"How many new customers would you need per week to make this worth it for you?"

Why it works: They're now picturing success before you've pitched anything. Their number is your benchmark.

3Personalized Hook — By Business Type

Salons & Spas:

"You've got appointments sitting empty every week. Voilà LOCAL lets you post a Don't Blink deal — hair cut, blowout, massage — and local customers snap it up same day. You set the price, you set the time. It's your deal on your terms."

Restaurants & Cafes:

"Slow Tuesday afternoons? Post a Don't Blink deal — 2 hours, half off appetizers. You drive foot traffic exactly when you need it. Locals see it, they act fast, you fill seats."

Fitness & Wellness:

"You have open class spots every week that expire as wasted revenue. Voilà LOCAL puts a flash deal in front of people actively looking for what you offer — right in their neighborhood."

Retail & Boutiques:

"Slow foot traffic days are killing margins. A Grab It deal on Voilà LOCAL — limited quantity, local buyers only — creates urgency and moves product fast."

4The Demo Walk

Pull up voila-local.com on your phone. Show them the consumer side first — real deals, real businesses, real urgency. Then say:

"This is what customers in your area are already browsing. Your business could be right here — in front of people who are ready to buy today, not next week."

Walk them through the 3 plans. Start with Premiere. The founding rate — and "no contracts, cancel anytime" — removes the hesitation.

5Value Stack — Build the Case

Don't just name the price. Stack the value first:

"So here's what you're getting: a real-time deals listing that goes live instantly — you control it. A business profile in front of local buyers who are already on the platform looking. Flash deals, last-minute openings, events, Wishes from locals who tell you exactly what they want. Premiere is $57.99 a month — and as a founding business, $42.99 locked for two years. That's one new customer and you've paid for it."

6Zero-Risk Close + Objection Handling

"And here's the thing — there's no contract. Month to month, cancel anytime. You're one of the first businesses here, so you lock the founding rate: $42.99 a month for two full years. Want me to help you get set up right now?"

"We already use Groupon." ▼

Groupon takes 30–50% of every sale and you have zero control over pricing or timing. Voilà LOCAL is a flat monthly fee — you keep 100% of your revenue. No race to the bottom.

"We don't have time to manage it." ▼

Here's the thing — you don't have to manage it alone. As your affiliate, I offer a setup and management service. For a fee we agree on together, I handle the heavy lifting — getting your profile built, your first listings posted, and your account running smoothly. You tell me what you want to promote, I make it happen. How many hours you need is up to you. Some businesses want full setup and monthly management, others just need a quick start. We figure out what works for you and set the price accordingly.

"We don't discount our services." ▼

Totally fair — and you don't have to. The Look Here listing type is a highlight or showcase. No discount required. You post what makes you great and let new customers find you. Premiere-tier businesses also appear in Voilà Wish responses — customers come to you.

"How many people are actually on the platform?" ▼

We're building nationwide — the goal is for Voilà LOCAL to be a household name in every city in America. This isn't a local experiment. It's a national platform launching market by market, and the businesses getting in now are the ones who will own their category in their city before everyone else shows up. You're not joining something small. You're getting in early on something big. And with your business on it, we get that much stronger.

"We tried something like this before and it didn't work." ▼

I hear that a lot — and the reason most deal platforms fail businesses is they take control away from you. Voilà LOCAL is the opposite. You set your price, you set your timing, you turn it on and off. You're never locked into someone else's terms.

"I need to think about it." ▼

Totally get it. Here's the thing — there's no contract, so you can stop anytime, and founding spots are capped. What would you need to see to feel comfortable moving forward?

75-Touch Follow-Up Formula

Day 1 (same day):

"Great meeting you today. Here's the direct link to get started: voila-local.com — the founding rate is $42.99 a month, locked two years. Takes 5 minutes. Happy to walk you through it."

Day 3:

"Checking in — did you get a chance to look at the platform? Founding spots in [town] are still open. I can do a quick 10-min screen share if that helps."

Day 7:

"Last thing I'll send — founding spots are filling and I'd hate for you to miss one. A lot of [their category] businesses are getting set up right now. Want me to just get you started?"

Day 14 (breakup text):

"No worries if the timing isn't right. I'll circle back in a month — things move fast on the platform and I want to make sure you have the first shot when your category opens up in your area."

Day 30 (re-open):

"Hey — circling back like I promised. Platform momentum is picking up. Trial code still works. Want to take another look?"

8The Referral Ask

After they sign up — always ask. This is how you compound:

"One quick thing — do you know any other business owners in the area who would love this? If you refer someone and they sign up, you get recognized in the platform. Who's the first person that comes to mind?"

Understanding the Voilà Wish System

The Wish System is a premium selling point — especially for Premiere businesses. Here's how to explain it:

Consumer Posts a Wish

A local buyer posts exactly what they want — a haircut, a table for two, a massage slot. It's a live demand signal.

Business Responds

Every plan sees Wishes. Peek answers 2 a month; Reveal & Premiere answer unlimited. Premiere can also counter-offer or reveal their phone number directly.

Deal Gets Done

Consumer accepts, counters back, or the business reveals their phone. Premiere also gets in-app messaging for the full conversation.

"Think of Wishes as inbound leads. A customer posts exactly what they want, and your business can respond. On Premiere, you can message them directly in the app. No other deal platform does this — it's Voilà-only."

Real Wish Examples — Use These When You Pitch

👗 Boutique / Retail

"Looking for a size 8, medium width, strappy high heel in rose gold or bronze — and a matching clutch purse. Budget $180 for both. Anyone have this in stock or can order it?"

→ The right boutique responds in minutes. No Google search would have found this match.

🍷 Restaurant

"Looking for a happy hour deal for 2 — one appetizer and two glasses of wine for around $50 total. Somewhere with a nice vibe, tonight between 5–7pm."

→ Three restaurants respond. Consumer picks the one with the best offer. Table filled on a slow Tuesday.

💆 Spa / Wellness

"Need a 60-min deep tissue massage this Saturday morning. Prefer a female therapist. Budget $75 including tip. Any availability?"

→ Spa with a cancellation responds immediately. Slot filled, customer happy, zero marketing spend.

✂️ Salon

"Looking for a blowout + style for a wedding this Friday afternoon. Shoulder length hair. Budget $65. Anyone have a 2pm or later slot?"

→ Salon books a last-minute appointment that would have sat empty. Customer found exactly what she needed.

🐾 Pet Services

"Need a same-day grooming appointment for a golden retriever — bath, trim, and nail clip. He's well-behaved. Anyone have a slot today or tomorrow morning?"

→ Groomer with a cancellation responds. New customer acquired with zero advertising.

Use these in your pitch. Pull one up that matches the business you're talking to. Show them a real example of a customer posting exactly what they sell — and ask: "What would it mean for your business if that customer found YOU instead of searching Google?"

Business Success Guide

Your roadmap to getting set up, posting great listings, and driving real customers through your door.

Your Tier

Tier	Price	Best For	Wish Access
Peek	$9.99/mo	Always-on business page, basic visibility	Sees all · answers 2/mo
Reveal	$19.99/mo	2 live deals + 1 live event, growing audience	Answers unlimited
Premiere	$57.99/mo founders $42.99 × 2 yrs	Maximum reach, inbound leads, full tools	Respond + message + phone reveal

Good to know: No contracts, cancel anytime. Pay yearly and get 2 months free. Add Voilà EVERYWHERE (+$29.99/mo) to reach locals in all 50 states.

Your 5 Listing Types

Name	Use It When...
Don't Blink	Ends within 24 hours or 3 spots or fewer — tonight's opening, a cancellation, a flash deal
Grab It	Ends this week — a package, a product, a limited batch
My Way	No end date or repeats weekly — your signature offer, happy hour, taco Tuesday
Look Here	Your always-on business page — name, hours, links, one standing offer
Show Up	You're hosting an event, class, pop-up, or anything with a date and time

Category Strategy Guide

Select your business category for tailored strategies and sample offers:

Swipe Files & Resources

Copy-ready email templates, social captions, and messaging you can use today.

📧Cold Outreach Email — Businesses

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Subject: Fill your empty slots — no fees, no contracts Hi [Owner Name], I wanted to reach out about something local businesses in [City] are using to drive customers on slow days. It's called Voilà LOCAL — a real-time deals platform where you post an offer when you need foot traffic. Flash deals, last-minute openings, events, product promos — you control everything. No Groupon-style commissions, no contracts. Only 4 businesses per category in each ZIP lock Premiere at $42.99/mo for two years — voila-local.com. Worth a 5-minute look. I'm happy to walk you through it if you'd like. [Your Name]

💬Text/DM Outreach — Businesses

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Hey [Name] — quick question. Are you doing anything right now to bring in customers on slower days? I've been connecting local businesses with Voilà LOCAL — a real-time deals platform where you post offers and local buyers respond same day. No commissions, flat monthly fee, no contracts. Would it be worth a 5-min look? Happy to show you how it works.

📱Social Caption — Affiliate Recruiting

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Looking for something that pays you weekly just for talking to local businesses? 👀 I'm building a team of affiliates for Voilà LOCAL — a real-time local deals platform launching in [City]. You connect businesses to the platform. They sign up. You earn commissions — initial sale + monthly renewals + bonuses. No tech skills needed. Just conversations. DM me "INSIDER" if you want details.

🎯Platform Elevator Pitch (30 seconds)

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Voilà LOCAL is a real-time local deals marketplace. Businesses post live offers — flash deals, last-minute openings, events, product promos — and local consumers see them instantly and act fast. Unlike Groupon, businesses keep 100% of their revenue and pay a flat monthly fee. No commissions, no contracts, no race to the bottom. Businesses post deals that get a badge by timing — Don't Blink, Grab It, My Way — plus their always-on page (Look Here) and events (Show Up). And the Voilà Wish System lets consumers post exactly what they want — and businesses respond. It's inbound lead generation built into the platform. Founding spots: Premiere at $42.99/mo locked two years — voila-local.com.

✉️Welcome Email — New Business (Send After Sign-Up)

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Subject: You're in ✦ Welcome to Voilà LOCAL [Business Name] — You just made a great move. Your Voilà LOCAL business profile is live. Here's what to do first: 1. Post your first listing today. Don't overthink it — pick one listing type and go. A Don't Blink is the fastest to set up and get results. 2. If you're on Premiere — respond to a Wish. Open the Wish feed and see what local buyers are asking for right now. One response could be your first new customer. 3. Use the Wish messaging. Premiere gives you direct in-app messaging with consumers who are already interested. That's the fastest path to a confirmed booking. No contracts — but give it a real month. By then, you'll know exactly what Voilà LOCAL can do for [Business Name]. Any questions — I'm here. [Your Name]

🔄Day-12 Check-In

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Subject: How's your first two weeks on Voilà? Hey [Name] — You're about two weeks in, and I wanted to check in. Did you get a chance to post any listings? See any Wishes come in? If you've been busy and haven't had a chance to try it yet — today's the day. Post a Don't Blink for your next open slot and see what happens. And if you know another owner who should be here — every business you refer earns you both a month at $29.99. Want me to look at your listings with you? 10 minutes, on me. [Your Name]

Your 30-Day Action Plan

Check off each step as you complete it. This is your fast path to your first commissions.

Week 1 — Foundation

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Complete your affiliate profile

Log into voila-local.com, confirm your info, set up your Stripe payout account so you can get paid on Day 1.

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Write your target list — 20 businesses

Salons, restaurants, fitness studios, boutiques near you. Aim for places with obvious "slow day" problems.

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Practice the 3 Qualifier questions out loud

Say them to yourself in the mirror. They need to sound natural, not rehearsed.

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Do your first 5 outreaches

Walk in, call, or DM. Just get the conversation started. You don't need to close anyone yet — just qualify.

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Book your first demo

One business that said "maybe" or "tell me more." Schedule 10–15 minutes and walk them through the platform.

Week 2 — First Close

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Run your first demo

Pull up voila-local.com, show the consumer side first, then walk through the plans. End with the founding-rate close.

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Close your first business

Help them sign up on the spot if possible. 5 minutes to register = your first commission locked in.

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Send Day 1 follow-up to everyone who said "not yet"

Use the follow-up scripts in the Affiliate Playbook tab. Day 1 same-day message matters.

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Do 10 more outreaches

Keep the pipeline full. The businesses who said no this week might say yes next week.

Week 3–4 — Scale

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Ask every signed business for a referral

Use the Referral Ask script. One happy business knows five others just like them.

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Check in with new businesses on Day 12

Use the Day-12 Check-In email in Resources. A business that wins in week two stays for years.

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Hit 5 total sign-ups by Day 30

5 founding Premiere businesses ≈ $32/mo in renewals to you — every single month, and it stacks with each new signup.

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Reach out to Jennifer about your Day 90 milestone

Each business that completes 90 days pays you a 5% Milestone Bonus on its day-91 renewal, on the 15th. Track your first ones in the portal.