Leadshare

• Applicants must be members of the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce to become members of any Leadshare.
• A member may be a corporation, partnership, or an individual, and in business full time.
• Members must be committed to learning about the businesses of other members so that they will be able to confidently make referrals.
• Members must attend regularly scheduled meetings or send a colleague who can represent the business to the group. Only one representative from each company may present at Leadshare, although more than one can attend. A member is allowed 10 absences in a year, the 11^th absence will prompt a review.
• Members must attempt to generate at least two qualified leads per month.
• Prospective members may attend two Leadshare meetings as a visitor. Chamber membership is not required for visitors, but they are not to pass out their cards nor solicit members, unless asked to do so. That is a privilege of membership.
• Potential business classification conflicts must be presented to the other business prior to group approval.
• Only one business category is permitted to join the Leadshare group. If there is a conflict because one company fills many niches, those 2 companies must work out and agree upon what area of their business they will specifically represent.

• Provide the quality of services at the prices quoted
• Endeavor to provide the agreed upon number of referrals and leads
• Follow up on the leads received
• Work to build goodwill and trust with/among fellow members and their referrals
• Share professional knowledge and promote networking through fellowship
• Recommend potential Leadshare group candidates

• Checks or cash only, not pro-rated
• Initial New Member Fee of $10.00
• Annual fee of $65.00
• Guests permitted to visit 2 times at no charge
• No refunds (unless business replaced with like kind, then pro-rated refund)

• Weekly meetings (exceptions: week of New Year’s, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• 10 absences permitted during membership year

• Annual renewal is subject to evaluation based on Attendance, Timeliness and Referrals

• Must be primary occupation
• No overlapping occupations or niches
• Acceptance or declination done written/verbal within one week
• Nondiscrimination statement: Review of application based on occupation without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age or handicap.

• Develop a brief (under 60 seconds) description of your business.
• Keep a supply of business cards or contact info available for your fellow Leadshare members. You never know when the opportunity will arise to hand them out.
• Be a good listener. Talking less will provide clues to potential prospects for you and fellow Leadshare members.
• Success and prosperity begin with generous referrals. Take advantage of every opportunity to support colleagues. It will pay off in returned referrals and support.
• Deliver the best possible products and service to network referrals. Good service brings more referrals and more business.
• Click here for a tutorial on How to Record Leads

All Leadshare Groups do not meet on the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day