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SouthernSlanger

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Any AEs out there ever set up their own out of pocket referral program?

Been thinking about this because I might as well use my network to extend my network and get warm intros. curious to know if anyone has done this.

 Obviously these folks wouldn't qualify to get on a corporate referral program since they're just Executives, not companies. 

And my connections are happy to make connections but I'm sure paying a few hundred to a thousand bucks will incentivize them to brainstorm who else they can bring 


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KendallRoy
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AM
Be very careful that this doesn’t go outside the bounds of your company policy. I work for a major global software vendor and paying out of pocket referral bonuses would 100% be considered a side agreement that could lead to termination. 
braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
Yeah I think this would be toeing legal and ethical boundaries.
Diablo
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Sr. AE
Never did this as this doesn’t comply to our company policy
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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No way. Not doing anything that could possibly cause me to lose my job.
Beans
Big Shot
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Enterprise Account Executive
No go according to our rules of engagement. 
justatopproducer
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VP OF SALES -US
No, ours were always setup and covered by the company. Contracts and what not had to be agreed too.
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