Becoming a Sarasota Thrive Business Partner
Sarasota Thrive is a membership program designed to benefit both businesses and customers in the Sarasota area. It offers customers the opportunity to join our community loyalty program and download a digital Thrive Card to their Google / Apple Wallets.
By downloading these digital cards, customers gain access to earn Thrive Points at any of our Thrive Partners, receive exclusive discounts and benefits at certain Thrive businesses, and participate in our online and in-person events. To use their cards, customers simply scan their digital membership card at the respective Thrive Partners, enjoy exclusive discounts, and earn Thrive Points.
For businesses, participating in the
FREE Sarasota Thrive Partner Program
provides numerous advantages.
Firstly, it enables businesses to tap into a network of cross-promotion opportunities with other participating establishments. This exposure increases visibility and attracts new customers who are members of the program. With so much info these days our businesses can get lost in the mix. Many times you have regulars that have never heard of some of your favorite health & wellness spots in SRQ and many of the regular customers of those establishments haven’t heard of you. Being a Thrive Partner allows you to join a network of like-minded businesses to share your amazing offering to those who want and need it.
By offering the Thrive cards at your place of business with an easy-to-use QR code that is linked to you as a Thrive Partner, your customers can easily join and begin redeeming Thrive Points right away! By being listed on our interactive Thrive Map new customers will come to not only check you out as a trusted Thrive partner but they will come to redeem Thrive Points!
Furthermore, being part of Sarasota Thrive helps foster customer loyalty and engagement. Customers who hold these loyalty cards are more likely to frequent participating businesses to take advantage of any exclusive discounts/benefits and earn Thrive Points, resulting in increased
Customer Retention and Repeat Business!
In summary, Sarasota Thrive is a free community membership program that offers customers access to earn Thrive Points and get exclusive discounts/benefits through digital cards. Participating businesses can enjoy cross-promotion opportunities, generate additional revenue, and foster customer loyalty.
Local Support
By becoming a Thrive Partner, your business gains exposure to a dedicated community of health-conscious consumers. This not only boosts your customer base but also fosters a supportive local network.
Business Growth
Our Thrive members frequently seek products and services from our partner businesses, driving increased sales and promoting business growth.
Brand Alignment
Membership aligns your business with the values of health, wellness, and community prosperity - enhancing your brand's reputation and appeal.
Customized Perks
We offer flexibility in creating business-specific discounts and deals, allowing you to tailor offerings to best fit your business model and customer needs.
Community Engagement
Becoming a Thrive Partner allows you to participate in community events and initiatives, further engaging with potential customers and strengthening community ties.
Loyal Customers
Our 'Thrive Points' reward system encourages repeat customers, fostering loyalty and ensuring customer retention.
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Members accumulate Thrive Points by participating in wellness activities, attending community events, or making purchases from our partners. This could include anything from taking a yoga class to buying organic products at our partner stores.
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As a partner, you'll reap the benefits of increased customer engagement and retention. Members will be incentivized to frequently interact with your business as they seek to earn more points. This not only boosts your sales but also strengthens your relationship with the community.
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Upon accumulating a certain number of Thrive Points, members can redeem them for tickets to our online community events, get more exclusive discounts on products or services at Thrive Partners, and enter to win prizes at our annual Thrive Fest event health at the end of the year. This encourages continuous participation and fosters a sense of accomplishment among members.
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As a Thrive Partner, you have the unique opportunity to host Double Thrive Points Days. On these special days, only your business provides extra Thrive Points for members who engage with your products or services. This exclusive feature is designed to give your business a significant boost in customer engagement and interaction.
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Above all, the Thrive Points Program serves as a catalyst for community well-being and collective prosperity. By promoting active participation, it drives wellness, fosters sustainable growth, and strengthens community bonds.
Don’t See Your Point of Sale? Don’t Worry!
CUSTOM INTEGRATIONS VIA OUR API CAN CONNECT MOST PLATFORMS
Sync Your POS System so Thrive Members can Tap their Thive Cards during checkout to auto-apply their benefits & issue Thrive Points!
Get Listed on the Thrive Community Map
Become a beacon in the wellness industry by getting your business listed on our Thrive Community Map. This feature is a dynamic and interactive tool that showcases all of our Thrive Partners, acting as a comprehensive guide for our members seeking health and wellness services. Over the years, it will become the principal directory for our community members to discover and engage with health and wellness businesses in the Sarasota area. Listing your business on the Thrive Community Map is simple. As a Thrive Partner, you automatically qualify to have your business included in our map, expanding your visibility and reach within our thriving wellness community. Our map not only provides location specifics but also includes essential details about your business and the unique services you offer. The Thrive Community Map is more than just a directory. It's the heartbeat of the Sarasota wellness community—a vibrant, evolving platform that promotes interaction, discovery, and growth. It's where our members find their next favorite yoga studio, discover a health-conscious café, or learn about an upcoming wellness seminar.
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Reach Out
Fill out our Sarasota Thrive Business Partner Application to express your interest in joining our community. Our team will provide all the necessary information about our program and answer any questions you might have.
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Application Approval
We review your application with our team to ensure your business aligns with our community values and membership program. If accepted we will reach out to onboard you to the community.
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Digital Membership Cards
Thrive Member cards can be downloaded through a specific QR code displayed at your location. Customers can immediately begin to accrue Thrive Points for their visit to your location.
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Community Introduction
We'll introduce your business to our vibrant community through targeted marketing initiatives, strategic cross-promotion with other local businesses, and prominent exposure on our highly-engaged platform.
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Benefits & Thrive Points
By scanning the members' card through your POS or user-friendly scanning app, you can easily validate active Thrive Membership, reward your customers with Thrive Points for purchases, and provide benefits accordingly.
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Community Engagement
Engage with the community through joint events, networking opportunities, and collaborative initiatives. It's all about fostering a healthy, vibrant, and thriving community. Culminating in our annual Thrive Fest.
Our Referral Program
Unlock additional benefits with the Sarasota Thrive Partner Referral Program! As a valued Thrive Partner, we offer you an exclusive opportunity to boost your revenue while strengthening our community. For every successful referral of a new Thrive Partner, we provide you with:
1 Month as a Featured Business on the Thrive Map!
This not only fosters the growth of our network but also allows you to gain even more exposure! Join us in expanding the Sarasota Thrive community, and together, let's thrive!
With Free
Marketing Resources
As a Thrive Partner, you gain exclusive access to a suite of FREE marketing resources, courtesy of Momentum: Functional Marketing. With expertise rooted in health and wellness, this marketing company understands the unique needs and challenges of businesses like yours.
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As a Thrive Partner, you'll have complimentary access to your own workspace in our state-of-the-art AI-powered task management software. This innovative tool is designed to streamline your operations, improve productivity, and enhance strategic planning. With a host of features tailored to your needs, you can effortlessly create business plans, strategize around goals, create task lists/SOPs, and create marketing content all while training the system on the who, what, where, and why of your business so it can seamlessly support you in all areas of your business. 100% Private access to chatGTP and the ability to make your own agents.
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One of the exclusive benefits we offer to our Thrive Partners is a free Brand Guidelines Portal. This unique feature is accessible via a brand.yourdomain.com subdomain directly attached to your business domain. Within this portal, you can systematically store and share all of your marketing assets. These assets can range from your updated logo versions, distinct brand verbiage, high-quality images, specified brand fonts, and any other elements that contribute to your brand's unique identity. This portal functions as a central hub, simplifying access for newspapers, promotional organizations, and other partners vested in your business. With this portal, we aim to ensure that everyone interacting with your brand has real-time access to your up-to-date, accurate, and brand-compliant assets. By facilitating this seamless access, we strive to further enhance your brand's consistency, recognition, and reach.
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At Sarasota Thrive, we strive to keep our Thrive Partners connected and updated with everything happening in the health and wellness sector. That's why we've initiated a monthly local marketing newsletter. Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive information about relevant events, national days, and other significant happenings pertinent to the sector.
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As a Thrive Partner, you'll benefit from our weekly blogs that are tailored specifically and written for free for our partners and their unique needs. Before posting, you have the opportunity to review and approve these blogs, ensuring the content aligns with your brand and message. These blogs serve as a valuable resource to keep you informed about the latest happenings within the Sarasota Thrive community, provide tips to maximize your partnership benefits and engage your audience.
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In addition to all these tools and services, a key benefit of being a Thrive Partner is our Done-For-You marketing resources for events, holidays, and more. Understanding that planning and executing effective marketing strategies can be a daunting task, we are here to lighten your load. Our Done-For-You marketing resources will feature both your company logo and your Thrive Partner badge allowing you to spread the word about our partnership and engage with your audience in a meaningful way.
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To visually highlight your partnership with Sarasota Thrive, we offer marketing banners featuring both Sarasota Thrive's logo and yours. This not only signifies your commitment to community wellness and prosperity but also enhances your brand's visibility.
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Beyond the weekly blogs, you also have the liberty to write your own and post them on our blog. This is a great way to share your expertise, promote your services, and connect with your audience on a personal level. Your voice matters, and we provide the platform for you to express it.
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Additionally, as a Thrive Partner, you gain access to branded QR codes for your business. This technology not only adds a unique touch to your marketing materials but also provides a seamless, contactless way for customers to connect with your services. Whether it's directing customers to your website, your latest promotional offer, or your new product line, these customized QR codes are the gateway to enhancing customer interaction and driving increased engagement.
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To further elevate your professional image, as a Thrive Partner, you'll have access to branded email signatures. These signatures will prominently feature your company logo alongside your Thrive Partner badge. This not only adds an element of credibility and professionalism to your communications but also proudly displays your partnership with Sarasota Thrive. It's a subtle yet powerful way of reminding your correspondents that you are part of a commitment to community wellness and prosperity. Just another way we're working together to put Sarasota on the map as a beacon of health and wellbeing.
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FAQs
What is the Sarasota Thrive Partner Program?
The Sarasota Thrive Partner Program is an initiative that aligns local businesses with a health-conscious community, promoting growth and mutual prosperity through an innovative community points system as well as exclusive benefits/discounts offered to Thrive Members.
What is the 'Thrive Points' system?
Thrive Points' is a loyalty program where Thrive Members earn points for every purchase made at partner businesses. This system encourages repeat customers, fostering customer loyalty and retention. These will be redeemed for entries in the Thrive Wellness Raffle which will be held at the yearly event that happens in Q4 of every year. The more our member's shop , the more entries they will receive.
How does Momentum Functional Marketing support Sarasota Thrive Partners?
Momentum: Functional Marketing provides a range of services to Thrive Partners, including Done-For-You marketing resources, a free Brand Guidelines Portal, and access to an AI-powered business assistant. These tools and services are designed to make marketing and business management more efficient and effective.
What is the Momentum Advantage and how can it help my business?
The Momentum Advantage is an exclusive program for our valued clients and Thrive Partners, offering access to specially negotiated deals across various business sectors. It's designed to enhance your business operations, reduce costs, and accelerate growth by providing discounted rates on essential tools and services. Whether you need project management tools, marketing solutions, or IT services, the Momentum Advantage brings them all under one roof, saving you time and money.
Does it cost anything to become a Thrive Partner?
There are no fees associated with becoming a Sarasota Thrive Partner. We are a sponsor-run organization that prides itself on helping businesses thrive without financial burden. That said you can offer an exclusive deal to thrive members or to VIP members when that program launches.
How can I participate in community events and initiatives?
Becoming a Thrive Partner gives you access to participate and engage in numerous community events and initiatives, providing further opportunities to connect with potential customers and strengthen community ties.
What is the relationship between Momentum: Functional Marketing and Sarasota Thrive?
Momentum: Functional Marketing is a key partner of Sarasota Thrive. We collaborate closely to provide Thrive Partners with top-notch marketing services, helping them enhance their brand recognition, boost customer engagement, and streamline their business operations.
What is the Brand Guidelines Portal?
The Brand Guidelines Portal is a one-stop shop for Thrive Partners to store and share all of their marketing assets. Accessible via a brand.srqthrive.com style subdomain attached to their business domain, it simplifies access for partners and promotional organizations, ensuring everyone has real-time access to up-to-date, accurate brand assets.
How do I become a Thrive Partner?
You can become a Thrive Partner by filling out our online registration form on our website or by reaching out to us directly through email. Our team will then get in touch with you to discuss partnership details and benefits. We are always looking for passionate individuals and businesses to join our network of Thrive Partners.
Can I tailor the discounts or deals I offer to Thrive Members?
Absolutely. We encourage our Thrive Partners to offer business-specific discounts and deals that seamlessly align with their business models, ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership. These deals are an opportunity to increase CPT or provide extra incentives that may not cost the business anymore in overhead but brings people in the door!
How does the Done-For-You marketing service work?
The Done-For-You marketing service takes the burden of marketing off the shoulders of our Thrive Partners. Our expert team handles everything from event and holiday marketing to creating brand-compliant marketing materials. This allows our partners to focus on providing health and wellness services to the Sarasota community.
Can you tell me more about the AI-Powered Business Assistant?
The AI-powered Business Assistant is an advanced task management software tool that Thrive Partners can access for free. It uses AI to streamline business operations, improve productivity, enhance strategic planning, and facilitate content creation. The software is 100% private and is designed to support you in all areas of your business, powered by GPT 4 Turbo.