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WELCOME TO THE AERIAL ASHES SALES PARTNER PORTAL
Everything you need to find prospects, present our franchise opportunity and earn commission.
Welcome to the Aerial Ashes Sales Partner Programme!
This is your complete resource centre, designed to give you everything you need to introduce entrepreneurs and drone operators to our specialist franchise opportunity.
We've developed the business, the brand, the operating model and the sales resources.
Your role is to find suitable prospects, introduce and present the opportunity, answer their questions and bring them to us when they're ready to proceed.
We complete the franchise sale, collect the deposit and pay your commission.
Get $2,000
Commission for every qualifying franchise sale
PLUS $500
Recurring commission for qualifying annual renewals
No cap
No salary. No earnings cap. An independent, commission-only sales opportunity.
Start here: watch the franchise presentation
Before approaching prospective franchisees, please watch our presentation.
This explains the Aerial Ashes business, the franchise opportunity and what makes our specialist service different.
Understanding the proposition is the first step towards presenting it confidently.
Your first task
Watch the presentation, familiarise yourself with the franchise package and download the presentation to use with prospective franchisees.
This is the presentation you can use when speaking with prospective franchisees. Keep a copy available for your own reference and use it to guide prospects through the opportunity.
This is the brochure you can use when speaking with prospective franchisees. Keep a copy available for your own reference and use it to guide prospects through the opportunity.
Find out more about us
Five things every Sales Partner should know
1
You're selling a specialist business opportunity.
Aerial Ashes is an established drone ashes-scattering business, not simply a drone or training course.
2
The franchise fee is $9,999, excluding the drone.
There is also an annual franchise/support fee of $2,999. The franchisee must purchase their own approved aircraft separately: either a DJI M600 Pro or an Aurelia X6.
3
Your commission is $2,000 per qualifying sale.
You also receive $500 for each qualifying annual franchise renewal.
4
You find, present, develop and close the prospect.
You don't need to complete the franchise agreement or collect payment yourself. Bring the prospect to Aerial Ashes when they're ready to proceed.
5
Your commission is paid when the franchisee pays their $3,000 deposit.
Once your qualifying prospect has paid their deposit and the sale is confirmed, we pay your $2,000 initial commission in accordance with your Sales Partner Agreement.
What are you actually selling?
Aerial Ashes provides specialist drone ashes-scattering ceremonies, helping families scatter the ashes of someone they love at a location that was meaningful to them.
This could be a favourite beach, lake, mountain, woodland, golf course or somewhere overlooking a much-loved football stadium.
Using specially equipped drones, ashes are released from the air, creating a beautiful and distinctive plume that gradually disperses.
The result is a memorable and dignified final farewell.
A meaningful service
We help families fulfil the final wishes of someone they love.
A distinctive experience
Our aerial ceremonies provide an alternative to traditional ashes scattering.
Specialist expertise
Our business has developed the equipment, procedures, operational knowledge and experience required to provide this specialist service.
An established business
Aerial Ashes is an operating business with real customers, completed ceremonies, awards, media coverage and customer reviews.
Why does this matter to franchisees?
Many drone operators compete for the same photography, surveying and inspection work.
Aerial Ashes offers something different: a defined specialist niche with an established business model behind it.
Don't just buy another drone.
Own a niche.
The franchise opportunity
What does the prospective franchisee receive?
Initial franchise fee
$9,999
The drone is not included.
Annual franchise / support fee
$2,999
Important: the franchisee purchases their own drone
The cost of the aircraft is additional to the $9,999 franchise fee and must be included in the prospect's total start-up budget.
Do not describe the franchise as including a drone or imply that $9,999 is the complete cost of establishing the business.
Option 1: DJI M600 Pro
A distinctive experience
What does the franchise fee cover?
The Aerial Ashes franchise provides entrepreneurs and drone operators with the opportunity to establish a specialist business using our developed brand, operating model and expertise.
Rather than developing the service independently, franchisees gain access to an established framework and ongoing support.
The franchise package
Depending on the agreed package and territory, the franchise includes:
Aerial Ashes branding
Specialist ashes-scattering equipment and associated know-how
Training
Operational procedures
Website and online presence
Marketing resources
Business systems and know-how
Territory arrangements
Ongoing support
The aircraft itself is not included and must be purchased separately by the franchisee.
The precise inclusions, equipment and territory rights are set out in the applicable franchise agreement.
Why would somebody buy an Aerial Ashes franchise?
Starting a specialist business independently requires time, investment and considerable development work.
Branding, specialist equipment development, procedures, marketing, operational knowledge and business systems all need to be established.
Aerial Ashes provides an alternative: access to an existing specialist business model and support structure.
You're not simply buying a drone. You're investing in the business model behind a specialist service.
Who should you target?
Find the right people. Your role is to identify people who could genuinely benefit from the Aerial Ashes franchise opportunity.
Focus on prospects with an interest in the business, the capacity to invest and the motivation to develop a specialist service.
Existing drone operators
Many drone operators have invested in equipment and qualifications but still face the challenge of finding profitable commercial work. Aerial Ashes provides an opportunity to explore a specialist niche rather than relying solely on general drone services.
Look for operators who:
- Want to diversify their business.
- Are struggling to differentiate themselves.
- Have commercial drone experience.
- Are looking for a specialist service.
- Have the capacity to invest in the franchise and an approved drone.
Suggested opening angle “Have you ever considered specialising in a particular drone niche rather than competing for general drone work?”
Existing drone businesses
Businesses already operating commercially may be interested in adding a specialist service to their existing activities.
They may already have relevant equipment, experience, industry contacts and established business systems.
However, they will still need an approved DJI M600 Pro or Aurelia X6 for Aerial Ashes operations.
Suggested opening angle “Would you be interested in adding a distinctive specialist service to your existing drone business?”
Entrepreneurs
Aerial Ashes may also appeal to entrepreneurs looking for an unusual owner-operated business.
Previous drone experience is not necessarily essential, provided the applicant is willing and able to meet the relevant training and operational requirements.
Suggested opening angle “Have you ever considered owning a specialist business in a relatively unusual market?”
Where to find prospects
Your prospecting guide. The most effective approach is to identify people who may already be interested in commercial drones, business ownership or specialist business opportunities.
Search for groups relating to:
- Commercial drone pilots
- Drone business owners
- Professional drone operators
- Drone entrepreneurship
- Commercial drone work
Participate in discussions and identify people who may be interested in developing their businesses. Avoid repeatedly posting unsolicited franchise advertisements.
Search for:
- Commercial Drone Pilot
- Drone Business Owner (UAV Operator)
- Drone Entrepreneur (Drone Services)
Connect with suitable people and start relevant conversations.
Search for:
- Commercial drone operator + location
- Drone services + location
- Drone photography business + location
- UAV company + location
Identify suitable businesses and approach them individually.
YouTube
Look for creators discussing commercial drone work, starting drone businesses and generating income from drones.
These audiences may contain people interested in finding a specialist niche.
Your existing network
Don't overlook people you already know.
Existing drone operators, entrepreneurs, business owners and people considering a career change may all be suitable prospects.
Remember: You don't need to persuade everybody. Find people for whom the opportunity is genuinely relevant.
Your lead magnet videos
Start conversations with content.
You don't need to begin by asking somebody to buy a franchise.
Often, the better approach is to share something relevant to their current situation.
We've created videos you can use to introduce the challenges of building a commercial drone business and the opportunity to specialise.
The drone industry challeng
Use this video to start conversations with drone operators who may be finding it difficult to secure commercial work or differentiate themselves.
Objective: generate interest and start a conversation.
Discover Aerial Ashes
Use this video when somebody expresses interest in the concept and wants to understand the opportunity.
Objective: move an interested prospect towards a full franchise presentation.
Full Franchise Presentation
Send this to qualified prospects who want to understand the complete business proposition.
Objective: help them evaluate the opportunity and prepare for a substantive sales conversation.
Drone niche calculator. A tool prospects can use to compare drone niches. Share it alongside Video 2.
Ready-to-use prospecting messages
Copy, personalise and send. Use these messages as a starting point and adapt them to the person you're contacting.
Message 1: initial approach to a drone operator
Hi [Name],
I came across your drone business and thought this might be relevant.
I work with Aerial Ashes, which has developed a specialist business around drone ashes-scattering ceremonies.
We're expanding through franchise partners and looking for suitable operators interested in developing a distinctive niche.
Would you be interested in a short video explaining the concept?
Message 2: after they express interest
Hi [Name], Thanks for your interest.
Here's the video explaining the Aerial Ashes opportunity: https://youtu.be/hjLz_DIGAFY
It's a genuinely unusual specialist service, and I think you'll find the business model interesting.
Let me know what you think and we can arrange a quick call.
Message 3: send the full presentation
Hi [Name],
As promised, here's the full Aerial Ashes franchise presentation: https://youtu.be/J_VNE5WsAxI
The franchise fee is $9,999, plus a $2,999 annual fee.
The drone is purchased separately, with a choice of the DJI M600 Pro or Aurelia X6.
Have a look through it and let's arrange a call to discuss your questions and whether the opportunity is suitable for you.
Message 4: follow-up after the presentation
Hi [Name],
Just checking whether you've had an opportunity to watch the Aerial Ashes presentation.
I'd be interested to hear what you thought of the concept and whether you could see it fitting into your plans.
Would a quick call this week be useful?
Message 5: re-engagement
Hi [Name],
We spoke previously about the Aerial Ashes franchise opportunity.
Just checking whether developing a specialist drone business is still something you're considering.
Happy to answer any questions if it is.
Handling common objections
Select a question to see how to answer it.
Your sales library
Everything ready to share. Give prospects the information they need to understand and evaluate the opportunity.
Franchise presentation
Our complete franchise presentation, available to download and share with qualified prospects.
Franchise brochure
The brochure to share with prospective franchisees.
Franchise presentation video
Watch or share the complete franchise presentation.
Lead magnet videos
Use our approved videos to introduce the challenges of the drone industry and the opportunity to specialise.
Approved drone options
Franchisees purchase their aircraft separately.
Real ceremony photographs and videos
Show prospective franchisees the service in action.
Register your prospect
Found someone interested?
Register your prospect so the opportunity can be recorded against your Sales Partner account.
This enables us to track the opportunity and attribute qualifying sales and commission.
Register early. Don't wait until the sale is complete.
What the form asks for
Lead registration and commission attribution are subject to the Sales Partner Agreement.
Need help?
We're here to help you succeed.
You don't need to know every technical or operational answer.
If you have a serious prospect and need clarification about the franchise, territory, equipment, training or operating requirements, contact the Aerial Ashes team.
We would rather help you provide an accurate answer than have incorrect information given to a prospective franchisee.
Need help closing a deal?
If your prospect is ready to proceed, introduce them to Matt and we'll take it from there.
Your first sale starts here.
Ready to get started?
You now have everything you need to begin introducing people to the Aerial Ashes franchise opportunity.
And earn $2,000 when your qualifying franchise sale reaches the $3,000 deposit stage.