mygreenreferrals

lawn care business owners

Your manual referral program is slowing down your growth

You’ve built a reputation customers rave about — but managing referrals with spreadsheets, texts, and sticky notes costs time, loses leads, and stalls momentum.

Manual referral chaos: spreadsheets, texts, sticky notes, and missed rewards

With mygreenreferrals, your existing program goes fully digital. You get a branded customer referral portal that your customers can access 24/7.

They can share their unique referral link on social media or by email and can track their referrals and rewards in real time.

Friends who are interested come to you ready to buy - no more chasing dead-end referrals.

And absolutely no more wasted time fielding queries about who referred who or when rewards are due. Just smooth, trackable growth that scales with your ambition.

Purpose‑built for lawn care

  • We set everything up with you — your existing referral program, digitized and branded 1-on-1
  • Multi-branch & franchise ready — route referrals to the right branch and auto-check coverage so referred friends are within an area your outlets serve
  • Only start paying if you are convinced the digitized program will save you time, boost your referrals, or improve your customer experience
  • No contracts - cancel anytime

You already know this

Referrals are the easiest way to win new customers

Happy customers talk. When they do, people listen—and buy. Referred leads close faster, cost less, and stick around longer.

More likely to buy

+16%

Higher lifetime value

+37%

More likely to stay

You’re the kind of business that takes action

You built a referral program because you know it can grow your business

While others spend all their time chasing leads with ads or pay-per-lead sites, you chose to invest in trust and word-of-mouth. That choice puts you in a different category from businesses who leave referrals to chance.

Whether it’s “refer a friend, get credit” or another reward, you’ve already shown you understand something important: your happiest customers can also be your strongest sales team. You’ve taken the first step most businesses never do.

seriously bad news

Your manual referral program is costing you time, money, and customers

Manual referral programs look simple on the surface, but they pile up hidden costs. Customers give up on clunky forms, referrals go untracked, and rewards get delayed. The result? You lose time in admin, money in missed revenue, and even loyal customers who get frustrated with the process. Here are 9 ways your current setup is holding you back.

1

You look just like your competitors

Nearly every lawn care business runs some version of “Refer a friend and get account credit.” Having a referral program doesn't make you stand out — it makes you blend in. What matters is how you deliver the experience.

What this costs you:

  • Customers have no reason to choose you over the other lawn guys.
  • Participation stays low because the offer feels generic and forgettable.
2

Your referral process feels like work (so customers don’t bother)

Every time a customer wants to refer, they’re sent to your site to type in their details — and their friend’s full details too. Be honest: how many of your friends’ full addresses do you know off the top of your head?

What this costs you:

  • Every extra field is a drop-off point.
  • Happy customers don’t refer because the process feels like work — so you miss referrals simply because it isn’t easy enough.
3

You’re missing out on social sharing

The referral capture form on your website works when a customer has someone specific in mind. But what if they’re happy with your service, but no names come to mind at that moment?

The thing is — they’d still be willing to post about you on Facebook or share your link in a WhatsApp group. And guess who sees it? Old friends, colleagues, or neighbors they might not have spoken to in a while — people who might be looking for a lawn service right now.

What this costs you:

    By only offering a form, you shut the door on the customer's wider network.

  • Lost opportunity to build organic brand awareness online.
4

Customers don’t want to hand over their friends’ details

Your current setup forces customers to act as the go-between — asking their friends for permission, collecting their contact info, and then sharing it with you. Even if they get a ‘yes’, handing over someone else’s personal details still feels uncomfortable.

Most people would much rather share a simple referral link instead — one tap, and their friend can check you out and enter their own details when they’re ready. That feels safer, cleaner, and more natural for everyone.

What this costs you:

  • Fewer referrals because customers hesitate before sharing personal data.
  • Added friction by asking people to do extra work on your behalf.
  • Awkward situations if you contact someone who never gave proper consent.
  • Damaged trust if a friend feels their privacy has been compromised.
  • Missed chance for an opt-in, trust-first experience that builds goodwill from the start.
5

Your customers are left in the dark — which means more calls, more emails, more work

After a referral is submitted, customers rarely get updates or a place to check status. So they chase you: “Did my friend sign up? When will I get my credit?” Now you’re digging through spreadsheets and invoices to confirm.

What this costs you:

  • Lower trust when progress isn’t visible.
  • Hours of extra admin each month.
  • Easy-to-make mistakes — a missed credit can sour your best customers.
  • Instead of referrals running themselves, you’re babysitting the process.
6

Unqualified referrals create extra work — not new jobs

Not every referral is a good referral. With your current setup, you often get contacts that waste time:

  • Friends outside your service area.
  • People who never gave permission — so your call feels like spam.
  • “Maybe later” leads who aren’t ready for months.

This pulls your team away from people who are actually ready to book.

What this costs you:

  • More admin explaining why referrals don’t qualify.
  • Awkward outreach that hurts brand perception.
  • Frustrated customers when nothing comes of their referral.
  • Lost focus on high-quality leads.
7

Trying new rewards is slow and painful

Your programme needs to perform. That means testing what motivates your customers — maybe credits don’t excite them, but a gift card or charity donation would.

Right now, changing rewards means website edits (which may require hiring a developer) and new manual fulfilment steps. It’s such a hassle you stick with the same offer for years — whether it works or not.

What this costs you:

  • Stagnant offers that don’t move the needle.
  • Missed engagement from options customers actually want.
  • Delays, costs, and extra admin every time you tweak something.
8

Tracking is slow, messy, and error-prone

Each referral creates work: confirm the friend became a customer, log who referred them, then remember to apply credits or send rewards. It slows everything down and increases mistakes.

What this costs you:

  • Referrals slipping through the cracks.
  • Time wasted on manual admin.
  • Goodwill lost when rewards are missed or late.
  • A clunky experience for both you and your customers.
9

The whole system doesn’t scale

With 50 referrals a year, spreadsheets might survive. With 50k+ customers and 1,000+ referrals, the admin burden explodes. Your current setup is fine for a handful — not for growth.

What this costs you:

  • Referral volume capped by your admin capacity.
  • You can’t grow faster than your spreadsheets.

Everything you need to run referrals that scale

Purpose-built to turn word-of-mouth into repeatable growth—easy sharing, clear tracking, and rewards that are effortless to manage.

Ready-made referral program templates

Choose from 72 proven templates to launch a new program in minutes — no guesswork or coding needed. Whether you want to reward only the customer who refers, reward both the customer and their friend, or let customers pick between a few reward options, you’ll find a template that fits.

Each template comes with ready-to-go rewards your customers will actually get excited about — from cash or account credit and discounts on their next visit to charity donations made in their name, gift cards or prepaid Visa cards, and even personal thank-you perks like free lawn edging or a branded gift.

Preview of ready-made referral program templates

Reward only the referrals that matter

Not every referral brings the kind of work you want — and you shouldn’t have to reward jobs that don’t fit your business. With custom program rules, you decide exactly when a reward is earned and what counts as a qualified referral.

For example, you can choose to reward referrals only when a friend signs up for specific services — like weekly mowing, seasonal maintenance, or recurring plans — instead of one-off jobs. Your rules are displayed clearly on your referral program landing page so everyone knows how it works.

When a referral doesn’t qualify, the system automatically shows which rule wasn’t met — helping your customers understand why no reward was issued. That transparency keeps expectations clear and protects trust on both sides.

You can also link to a full Terms & Conditions page on your website for extra clarity. It keeps your program fair, transparent, and focused on the referrals that truly grow your business.

Configure custom referral program rules with clear terms

A referral journey that fits your business

Every business handles referrals differently — so your referral journey should reflect that. With configurable journey stages, you decide what steps a referral goes through from first click to completed service.

Whether you track quotes, consultations, or job completion, you can set the exact stages that match your workflow. Both you and your customers can see where each referral stands in real time — creating full transparency and fewer “what’s the status?” messages.

From link click to service completed, you’ll always know exactly what stage every referral is in — at a glance.

Configurable referral journey stages from click to completion

A referral program landing page that feels uniquely yours

You’ll get a customizable referral program landing page that explains your offer clearly — what customers get, what their friends get, and how it works — all in your brand’s tone and style.

Change the headline, copy, layout, colors, and imagery to create a page that looks and feels different from every other “refer-a-friend” offer out there. No developer needed — just a modern, mobile-friendly page that sets your business apart and drives more referrals.

Customizable referral program landing page

A self-service referral portal your customers will love

Make referrals run smoothly without the back-and-forth. Customers log in with just their email and a one-time passcode—no passwords or account setup needed.

From their portal, they can:

  • Share their referral link in one tap.
  • Track their referrals and rewards in real time—no chasing updates or waiting for replies.
  • Choose between rewards directly in the portal if your program offers options.
  • Submit reward fulfilment details like their PayPal email, Cash App tag, or Zelle number, so you can send rewards quickly and accurately.

It’s simple for customers and hands-off for you—fewer support calls, faster payouts, and a smoother referral experience for everyone.

Customer self-service referral portal with real-time tracking

One-tap share links that spread effortlessly

Give your customers a link they can share anywhere — by text, email, Facebook, WhatsApp, X (Twitter), or even Native Share, which lets them send it through any app on their phone.

You choose which share options to show, so your program fits how your customers actually communicate. Every share is automatically tracked back to the referrer, so you always know who’s driving results.

You can also customize the default share message that appears when a customer sends their link — making sure the right words and tone reach their friends every time. It removes friction, keeps your message consistent, and helps more referrals turn into real sign-ups.

Share referral links via native share, social, text, or email

Referred-friend landing page that turns clicks into bookings

When someone taps a customer’s referral link, they land on a dedicated page built to convert—carrying the trust of the person who referred them straight into your offer.

It’s fully customizable: edit the headline, copy, layout, colors, and imagery to match your brand. No developer needed.

Use it to highlight genuine testimonials, share who you are, explain what makes your service stand out, and show where you operate — all in one clean, mobile-friendly page that turns trust into action.

Referred-friend page with testimonials and clear next steps

Turn new signups into qualified leads

After a referred friend submits their name and email, you choose what happens next. Embed an existing form from another platform, redirect them to a page on your website, or use our built-in lead capture form to collect any extra details you need from them.

The built-in form lets you add fields like checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, or text inputs — all without touching a single line of code. Capture the exact info you need, such as:

  • What type of service they’re interested in (e.g. mowing, aeration, fertilizing)
  • How often they want service
  • Their address
  • Their nearest or preferred branch

All responses are automatically stored in your dashboard, so you can follow up faster, personalize your offer, and never lose a potential customer again.

Built-in lead capture and embedded forms for referred friends

You’ve outgrown spreadsheets and guesswork

It’s time for MyGreenReferrals

Want to launch new referral offers without calling your developer? It’s time for MyGreenReferrals.

Want to test different reward types — gift cards, service credits, or charity donations — and see which ones actually get customers talking? It’s time for MyGreenReferrals.

Tired of chasing down who referred who, or digging through texts and emails to verify rewards? It’s time for MyGreenReferrals.

Want rewards to go out automatically — no more envelopes, no more “I’ll drop it off next week”? It’s time for MyGreenReferrals.

Running multiple crews or branches and want referrals routed to the right location every time? It’s time for MyGreenReferrals.

Want to see exactly how many new customers came from word-of-mouth — and what it’s worth? It’s time for MyGreenReferrals.

Ready to stop losing referrals because your form feels like homework? It’s time for MyGreenReferrals.

Want a referral program that actually looks and feels like your brand — not another generic form? It’s time for MyGreenReferrals.

Because you’re not just growing lawns. You’re building a business that runs smarter, not harder. And now, your referrals can too.

Outcomes you’ll notice fast

From the first week, you’ll start seeing less admin work, more referrals coming in, and customers who love how simple it is to share your business.

Save hours every week

No more chasing who referred who, sorting spreadsheets, or manually tracking rewards. Everything runs automatically — freeing your team to focus on customers, not admin.

Less admin. More time for growth.

Get more qualified referrals

Customers get their own share link and portal — so referrals come in already pre-qualified and ready to book. You’ll see a steady stream of warm leads from people who already trust your brand.

Consistent, trackable referral growth.

Delight customers at every step

Customers can see the progress of their referrals and rewards anytime — no confusion, no delays. A smoother experience keeps both sides happy and turns great customers into repeat promoters.

Happier customers. Stronger loyalty.

How it works

We don’t just give you software — we help you build a referral engine that fits your business perfectly. Here’s what working together looks like.

Step 1

Tell us about your business

Start by registering your interest and sharing a few quick details — what you do, where you operate, and how referrals work for you today. It takes less than a minute.

Step 2

Get a free discovery call

We’ll hop on a 30-minute call to understand your goals, current process, and whether we’re the right fit. If your spreadsheet setup still works fine, we’ll say so — we only take on businesses we can genuinely help.

Step 3

Work 1-on-1 to set up your program

Over one week, we’ll digitize your referral program together — from branding to rewards to rules. We’ll test everything and make sure your new portal looks and feels 100% on brand.

Step 4

Launch and start seeing results

Once everything’s ready, you’ll import your customers, launch your referral campaign, and start watching qualified referrals roll in — automatically tracked and reward-ready.

Simple, fair pricing

Simple, transparent pricing. No usage caps, no feature lockouts — just one full platform that grows with your business.

Local Operator
Up to 5,000 customers
$89/month
Growing Crew
5,001 – 25,000 customers
$249/month
Regional Operator
25,001 – 100,000 customers
$499/month
Franchise / National Operator
100,000+ customers
Custom/month

Every plan has everything you need and more

  • White glove onboarding & support
  • Branded customer referral portal
  • Unlimited branches
  • Unlimited referrals
  • Unlimited referred-friend signups
  • Auto-matching referred-friend signups to the correct branch
  • Unlimited video, phone, and email support.
  • Tremendous.com integration for automated rewards (coming soon)
  • Unlimited team member seats (coming soon)

Start with step 1

Tell us about your business

It takes under a minute. We’ll follow up to schedule your free 30-minute discovery call. If spreadsheets still serve you well, we’ll say so — we only take on businesses we can genuinely help.

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