Refer a business owner. Get paid every month.
You know local business owners. Every time one of them signs up with Rise Local because of your referral — your monthly bill drops. Refer enough? You pay next to nothing.
- Up to 50% off your own plan
- $250 cash per referral (affiliate option)
- No selling required — just share your link
Four steps. One link. Ongoing rewards.
You don’t need to know anything about marketing. You just need to know business owners who could use a better digital presence.
Get your unique referral link
Every Rise Local client gets a personal referral code when they sign up. Share it however you want.
Share it with a business owner you know
Text it, email it, mention it at lunch. "This is who handles my marketing —here's their link."
They sign up and stay 60 days
Once they're an active client for 60 days, your reward kicks in automatically. No action needed from you.
Your bill drops every month
10% off your plan per referral, stacking up to 50% off. Or choose cash instead — your call.
The more you refer, the less you pay.
Each successful referral permanently reduces your monthly Rise Local bill by 10% — as long as both accounts stay active. Caps at 50% off at 5 referrals.
| Referrals | Discount | Monthly Price | First Month Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Referral | 10% Off | $449/mo | $249.50 (First month 50% off) |
| 2 Referrals | 20% Off | $399/mo | First month 50% off |
| 3 Referrals | 30% Off | $349/mo | First month 50% off |
| 4 Referrals | 40% Off | $299/mo | First month 50% off |
| 5 Referrals | 50% Off (MAX) | $249.50/mo | First month 50% off |
Discount applies while both accounts remain active. Pauses if referring account cancels — no clawbacks on cash already paid.
Already a client? Lower your bill. Not a client yet? Earn cash.
Pick whichever payout structure fits your situation. You can change your preference before your first referral converts.
For current Rise Local clients
Referral Club Discount
10% off per referral
Each referral permanently reduces your monthly bill by 10%. Stack up to 50% off. Best for active clients who want to lower their own costs over time.
- ✓ Stacks to 50% off at 5 referrals
- ✓ New client gets first month 50% off
- ✓ Automatic — no invoicing needed
- ✓ Applied to next billing cycle
For affiliates & non-clients
Cash Affiliate Commissions
$250 per referral — or recurring
Not a Rise Local client? Join as an affiliate and earn cash. Choose a flat payout or ongoing monthly commissions — whichever adds up more for your situation.
- ✓ Option A: $250 flat after 60-day hold
- ✓ Option B: 10% recurring for 12 months (~$599)
- ✓ Paid via ACH or check on the 15th
- ✓ No cap — refer as many as you want
You already know people who need this.
You don’t need to be in marketing. You just need to know Texas business owners — and most people know more than they think.
Local business owners
Already a Rise Local client? Share with fellow owners in your industry or area. Every referral cuts your own bill.
CPAs & bookkeepers
You work with small business owners every day. One referral per quarter earns $1,000/year or more in recurring income.
Attorneys & consultants
Business attorneys, commercial real estate brokers, and franchise consultants — your clients need marketing infrastructure.
Chamber & BNI members
If you're active in your local chamber or a BNI group, your referral link is a natural part of every introduction.
Insurance & financial agents
You're already trusted by small business owners. This extends that trust to their digital presence — and pays you for it.
Business bankers
SBA loan officers and commercial bankers regularly connect with businesses that need stronger digital foundations.
What 3 referrals actually looks like.
Rise Local monitors and optimizes for every major AI platform that makes local business recommendations — not just the ones that existed five years ago.
$0
Extra work required
You share a link. Rise Local closes the sale, onboards the client, and delivers every month. You make the intro— that’s it.
$750
Cash earned (Option A · 3 referrals)
Or $349/mo on your own plan instead of $499 — saving you $1,800/year for the same service.
$1,797
Annual recurring (Option B · 3 clients)
10% of $499/mo × 3 clients × 12 months = $1,797/year in passive income on top of your day job.
Ready to start earning?
Current clients: your referral link is already waiting — just complete the form to activate it. New affiliates: we’ll reach out within one business day to confirm your payout preference and send your tracking link.
Referral Application Form
No commitment required. We’ll confirm your link within 1 business day.
Before You Apply.
Do I need to do any selling?
No. You share your unique link. Rise Local handles the discovery call, proposal, onboarding, and monthly delivery. You just make the warm introduction.
When does my reward kick in?
After your referral stays active for 60 days. Cash is paid on the 15th of the following month. Discounts apply to your next billing cycle after confirmation.
What if my referral cancels their plan?
Your discount for that referral pauses. Option A cash is already paid — no clawbacks. Option B recurring stops when their account closes.
Is there a limit on how many I can refer?
No cap on cash commissions — refer as many as you want. Discount cap is 50% off your own plan (5 active referrals at any time).
Your referral link is one form away.
No pitch. No awkward sales conversations. Just a link that pays you every time a business owner you know gets help they needed anyway.