How to Become a Community Leader

Community Leaders are just that- LEADERS.

Got the stuff?

You're the sultan of social, a super networker, and the entertainment mayor in your circle of friends. If there's a gathering, a BBQ, a meeting or event- you are the host or headlining guest.

And on MerchantCircle- people know you.

You're in the forums sharing thoughts, feedback, best practices AND all those tips and tricks you've been hiding up your successful sleeve. You've got the answers- and you're sharing 'em on MerchantCircle Answers, too.

You're not just active on YOUR profile, you're connecting to others, writing reviews, chatting it up in Talk to Me's, and commenting on blogs.

Your listing page rocks. And because you're already a TopMerchant, you've got an active blog, loads of photos, some super coupons, and a killer archive of newsletters.

Plus, you've been networking with current Community Leaders- so everyone knows: You're legit!

But more than that… You're out 'n' about IN your community. Talk to Me's are great, (and you've done a bunch of 'em!) but you know there's no substitute for face time. So you hit the pavement, or a Chamber meeting, or a local networking event, because you're an ambassador of MerchantCircle and the person in your town that knows how important social networking can be for business!

You'll be equipped!

We touch base with our Community Leaders once a month in a conference call. This means you're the first to know what's happening with MerchantCircle. AND. You get to weigh in, share your feedback and make your requests.

Everyone already knows you, but just to make sure they have easy access, we're hooking you up! MerchantCircle Community Leaders get Auto-Connect for Your Town (two zip codes), Local Sponsor, Local Plus (2 cities) and the MerchantCircle verified badge- all of this retails for about $825! Plus, you'll receive discounts on other MerchantCircle products. We'll get your MerchantCircle testimony for our featured showcases on the MerchantCircle site, and you'll be our point person in your area for any events or media opportunities.

We can't have you walking around empty handed. So you'll also get the Community Leader starter kit- packed with MerchantCircle gear for you and MerchantCircle information for you to pass along to the local business owners in your area. Then just sign 'em up and slap a sticker on their window.

And don't worry- you're never more than a call, click or text away because our Community Leaders get ultra access to MerchantCircle staff. You're not in it alone!

Sounds pretty awesome, huh?

Here's a catch: You've got to be consistent. After all, we're slapping a big ol' Community Leader badge on your listing page, letting new users in your area know who you are, giving you a once a quarter MC listing page blogging opportunity, and promoting your page across our network!

We'll be re-evaluating our Community Leaders twice a year- because it's a big deal to be an ambassador for the largest social network for business owners, and our phenomenal, already existing Community Leaders want us to keep them in great company. So when someone isn't cuttin' the mustard- they've got to go.  

If you think you're ready to apply to be a MerchantCircle community leader, click here!

Glad to have you in the MerchantCircle network!

Robyn
Senior Community Manager