Know someone who needs powerful storytelling through video and photography? Let’s work together and grow TRoT—one referral at a time.

TRoT Referral Program


Ends April 30, 2025

How It Works:

We’re all about building real relationships here at TRoT, so here’s the deal:

1. Qualifying Clients: The people or companies you refer should actually need our video, photography, or storytelling services. We love working with nonprofits, small businesses, and larger organizations making a positive impact, so keep that in mind!

2. Making an Introduction: To make sure it’s a solid referral, you’ll need to either make an official introduction (email intro, in-person, etc.) or have the company mention your name when they first reach out to us. It’s all about keeping things legit.

3. The Reward: Once your referral signs a contract and the initial payment is made, you’ll get a check (and a big fat thank you) from us. Simple as that. And yes, we are fans of quick and easy, so expect payment within 5 days of that happening.

Referral Tiers:

We like to reward those who help us grow, so here’s how our tiered referral system works:

If you refer a client who signs a $5,000 – $15,000 contract:
Referral Bonus:
$500

If you refer a client who signs a $15,001 – $50,000 contract:
Referral Bonus:
$1,000

If you refer a client who signs a $50,001 – $100,000 contract:
Referral Bonus:
$2,000

If you refer a client who signs a $100,001+ contract:
Referral Bonus:
$5,000

It’s simple: the bigger the project, the bigger your reward. No catches, just rewards for helping us connect with incredible clients!

SMALL PRINT

ELIGIBILITY:

  • The program is open to individuals and businesses who refer new clients to The Rule of Thirds (TRoT)

  • Referrals for existing clients or projects under $5,000 will not qualify

REFERRAL BONUS STRUCTURE:

  • $500 for contracts between $5,000 - $15,000

  • $1,000 for contracts between $15,001 - $50,000

  • $2,000 for contracts between $50,001 - $100,000

  • $5,000 for contracts over $100,000

REFERRAL ATTRIBUTION:

  • To qualify for the bonus, the referrer must:

    • Make an official introduction between TRoT and the referred client, OR

    • The referred client must mention the referrer’s name in their initial contact with TRoT

  • Without one of these, the referral will not be eligible for the bonus

PAYMENT TERMS:

  • Referral bonuses are paid once the referred client signs a contract and makes their initial payment

  • Payment will be made via your preferred method (check, direct deposit, etc.)

TAX INFORMATION:

  • Referrers who earn $600 or more in a calendar year must submit a W9 and will receive a 1099-MISC at the end of the year

  • Referrers are responsible for reporting the income on their taxes

PROGRAM DURATION:

  • The referral program will conclude on April 30, 2025

  • The official introduction or the mentioning of the referrer’s name must happen on or before April 30, 2025 to qualify

REFERRAL PROCESS:

  • Submit referrals via referral@theruleofthirds.co

  • Referred clients must sign a contract within 6 months of the referral for it to be valid

BONUS CAP:

  • Referral bonuses are capped at $5,000 per client, regardless of the contract size

DISPUTES:

  • In the event of a dispute over who referred the client, the referral will be credited to the first referrer to submit an official introduction

Contact info@theruleofthirds.co for any questions