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How the Referral Program Works

Detailed guide to earning BrokerBucks through referrals

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Written by Austin Headley
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ShopBroker Partners: Earn BrokerBucks

Our referral program rewards you with BrokerBucks when you refer new sellers to ShopBroker. Here's how it works in detail.

The Basics

  • Refer a new seller who completes onboarding β†’ πŸ’° 10

  • They complete their first transaction β†’ πŸ’° 15 more

  • Total per successful referral β†’ πŸ’° 25

  • No limit on how many people you can refer

How to Participate

Get Your Referral Link

Log into your ShopBroker account

Go to "Referral Program" or "ShopBroker Partners"

Copy your unique referral link

Your link looks like: shopbroker.ca/partner/yourcode

Share Your Link

Send it to friends, family, or anyone who might want to sell:

  • Text messages

  • Social media posts

  • Email

  • Community groups

Two-Stage Rewards

Stage 1: Onboarding (πŸ’° 10) Your referral qualifies when they:

Sign up using your link

Complete their seller profile

Connect a payment provider (Stripe or PayPal)

Stage 2: First Transaction (πŸ’° 15) You earn more when they complete their first buy or sell transaction on ShopBroker.

When Your BrokerBucks Arrive

BrokerBucks are deposited immediately to your account when each milestone is reached:

  • πŸ’° 10 as soon as they complete onboarding

  • πŸ’° 15 as soon as they complete their first transaction

No waiting, no countdown - instant rewards!

How Stacking Works

Each referral earns you up to πŸ’° 25:

Referrals

Total BrokerBucks

Covers Service Fees On

1

πŸ’° 25

~$167 in sales

3

πŸ’° 75

~$500 in sales

5

πŸ’° 125

~$833 in sales

10

πŸ’° 250

~$1,667 in sales

What BrokerBucks Do

BrokerBucks automatically reduce your service fees when you sell. For each sale:

  • Your service fee is calculated as usual

  • Your available BrokerBucks are applied to reduce it

  • You keep more of your sale price

Example

Selling a $100 item with πŸ’° 15 in BrokerBucks:

Normal

With πŸ’° 15 Bucks

Your price

$100

$100

Service fee (15%)

$15

$15 - $15 = $0

You receive

$85

$100

Tracking Your Referrals

In your account, see:

  • People who signed up with your link

  • Whether they've completed onboarding (Stage 1)

  • Whether they've completed first transaction (Stage 2)

  • Your total BrokerBucks earned

  • Your current balance

Rules and Details

Who Counts as a Referral?

  • Must be brand new to ShopBroker

  • Must sign up using your specific link

  • Must connect a payment provider for Stage 1 reward

BrokerBucks Never Expire

Your BrokerBucks stay in your account indefinitely. Take a break from selling? They'll be waiting when you return.

Stacking Works Immediately

If you get 3 referrals who complete both stages:

  • You'll have πŸ’° 75 in your account

  • They apply automatically to your next sales

  • No activation or countdown needed

Link Never Expires

Your referral link doesn't expire. Share it anytime - it's always valid.

Tips for Successful Referrals

Target Good Candidates

Best referrals are people who:

  • Already sell online (Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace)

  • Have items to sell now

  • Value secure transactions

Explain the Benefits

Tell them why ShopBroker helps:

> "I use ShopBroker for my sales. The payment protection is great - you never worry about getting paid. Here's my referral link if you want to try it!"

Follow Up

Check in if they sign up but haven't sold yet:

> "Hey, did you get your listing set up? Let me know if you have questions!"

Be Genuine

Share because you actually like the platform, not just for the rewards. Authentic recommendations convert better.

Common Questions

Can I refer buyers?

The referral program rewards both buyer and seller transactions. Your friend earns you the Stage 2 bonus whether they buy or sell first.

Do they get anything?

Currently, the program rewards the referrer. Referred sellers get the benefit of a great platform!

What if they delete their account?

As long as they completed the milestone before leaving, your BrokerBucks stand.

Is there a cap?

No limit! Refer as many people as you want and earn πŸ’° 25 for each successful referral.

Get Started

Ready to earn BrokerBucks? Grab your referral link from your account and start sharing today.

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