You've learned about Aha! Connect, understand the benefits, and you're ready to start receiving premium product samples for your clients. Now comes the practical question: how do you actually get on the distribution list to receive program offers? Let's walk through the simple process.
Sign Up With Current Business Information
The enrollment process is straightforward, but the key to receiving relevant, well-matched program offers is providing accurate, current business information when you sign up. Here's what that means and why it matters.
Why Accurate Information Matters
Aha! Connect isn't a one-size-fits-all program. We don't blast the same sampling opportunities to every venue in our network. Instead, we carefully match brand campaigns with appropriate venue types, ensuring the products you receive align with your clientele's interests and needs.
This matching process only works if we understand your business accurately. A fitness studio serving serious athletes has different needs than a yoga studio focused on mindfulness and meditation. A bridal salon's clientele differs significantly from a family healthcare facility's patients. The more precisely we understand your business, the better we can match you with relevant programs.
What Information to Provide
When signing up, be prepared to share:
Business Type: Are you an animal rescue, salon, office, healthcare facility, school, or another venue type? Be as specific as possible—"boutique fitness studio specializing in HIIT classes" is more useful than just "gym."
Contact Information: Your full business address is required for shipping logistics. No PO Boxes and we only ship to residential upon exception. A reliable email address and phone number ensure you receive program notifications and can confirm participation quickly. Each location is vetted by our team.
Approximate Client Volume: How many people visit your business weekly or monthly? This helps brands understand distribution potential and helps us allocate appropriate sample quantities.
Keeping Information Current
Updating your information when things change is important. If you expand your business, shift your target demographic, relocate, or modify your services, let us know. Outdated information means missed opportunities.
What Happens After You Sign Up
Once you've enrolled with complete information:
Profile Creation: We create a venue profile in our network, categorizing your business appropriately for matching with brand campaigns.
Verification: We may reach out to verify details or ask clarifying questions to ensure we understand your business correctly.
Active Status: Your venue is now active in our network and eligible for matching program offers.
Notifications: When a brand campaign matches your venue profile, we'll contact you with program details.
Response Timing
Don't expect an immediate program offer the day you sign up. Brand campaigns operate on their own schedules, and we contact venues when programs align, not on a fixed calendar. Depending on your business type and current campaigns, you might hear from us within days, or it might be a few weeks.
Staying on the Distribution List
Once you're enrolled, you remain on the distribution list indefinitely—there's no need to re-register annually or maintain active participation. Even if you decline several programs in a row, you'll continue receiving future offers.
That said, if you move, close your business, or no longer wish to participate, please let us know so we can update our records accordingly.
Maximizing Your Opportunities
Want to ensure you're considered for maximum relevant programs? Here are some tips:
Be comprehensive in your signup: Provide detailed information rather than minimal answers. The more we know, the better we can match you.
- Respond promptly: When we contact you about a program, responding quickly—even if just to decline—helps us understand your preferences and improves future matching.
- Provide feedback: After participating in programs, share feedback about what worked well and what didn't. This helps us refine future matching for your venue.
- Update your profile: If anything changes about your business, reach out so we can update your information.
Multiple Locations?
If you operate multiple locations of the same business type, you can enroll each location separately. Some multi-location businesses participate in different programs at different sites, while others prefer coordinating the same programs across all locations. If you own several locations, you can email us at connect@ahamarketing.com to get added.
Ready to Get Started?
Joining Aha! Connect and getting on the distribution list takes just a few minutes. Sign up with your current business information, and we'll handle the rest. When programs match your venue, we'll reach out with details, and you'll decide whether to participate.
Thousands of businesses across North America are already enhancing their client experiences through Aha! Connect. Join the network today and start receiving offers for premium product samples that your clients will love—completely free.
