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Welcome to the team! You'll visit real businesses in your area and capture photos and videos that help your community discover them. Work through each training module below before your first trip.
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How to Prepare for Your Day
Six quick steps at home so nothing slows you down once you are out visiting businesses.
- Phone charged to 100% (plus a power bank)
- Free storage and a clean camera lens
- Yellow or orange safety vest on
- Flyers packed for every counter
- Manager check-in before you start
What to Say When Approaching a Business
The friendly, short, simple script for walking into a business — plus the answers to the questions they actually ask.
- Flyer first, then start shooting
- Say it in 3 parts: who, what, what it costs
- The sample introduction, word for word
- Exactly what to say about cost
- What to do if they say no
How to Select the Best Areas
Where to go first and how to plan your trip so you capture more businesses in less time.
- Why shopping centers are the best starting point
- Visiting every business type — including upgrade leads
- How to approach a business
- How to handle security
- Planning your driving route
Business Photo & Video Guide
Exactly what to capture at every business you visit — 5 photos, 2 videos and 1 Google screenshot.
- The 8 items you submit for every business
- Good vs. bad photos, with examples
- What to never take a picture of
- Special rules for banks
- Final quality check + printable checklist
New here? Start with Module 1
Get ready for your day first, then learn what to say, where to go, and what to capture. Every module has a checklist you can use on your phone while you work.
Questions? Ask your supervisor before your first visit.