Designing a Referral Program
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Overview
What you'll learn
- Set commission rates that do not lose money
- Design two-tier referrals without building a pyramid
- Plan the lock period and payout schedule
- Handle commissions and tax withholding when orders are refunded
A good referral program turns students into your recruiters. A bad one turns into accounts nobody can reconcile.
This course starts with how to set commission rates, then covers whether two tiers will spiral, when commissions can be paid out, what happens to them on refunds, and what to watch for with tax withholding. Every section comes with a rule template you can adapt.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Setting commissions
- Work out what you can afford to share
- One tier or two?
Chapter 2: Payouts, refunds and tax
- When to pay out
- What happens to commissions on refunds
- Withholding and reporting basics
Instructors
Po-Yu Chen
Online course operations consultant
Has helped more than forty teachers move their classes online, handling recording, pricing, payments and referral programs hands-on. These three courses come from mistakes he made along the way.
FAQ
Does my school need a referral program?
Not necessarily. The first lesson helps you decide based on price, where students come from and how much time you have.
Does the tax section cover overseas students?
It focuses on Taiwan's withholding rules. Overseas payouts are discussed, but please also consult an accountant.
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