Fill the routes with businesses worth stopping for.
Use these messages for breweries, roadside attractions, hotels, restaurants, museums, gift shops and other memorable stops. Each campaign link identifies its source in the approval data.
Tracked application links
EMAIL
Subject: Can I feature [Business Name] near [Attraction Name]?
Hi [First Name],
I found [Business Name] while adding interesting stops near [Attraction Name] to Detour: Weird Road Trips. Your [specific product, feature, or experience] looks like something road trippers would genuinely enjoy.
I'd like to create a Detour listing for your business and give you a free 60-day founding-partner trial. There's no credit card required, and you'll approve the listing before it goes live.
Interested? Just reply "yes," and I'll build the preview for you. Or apply directly using the link below; no website URL is needed to submit the application.
Duane Fraser
Founder, Detour: Weird Road Trips
P.S. Businesses that continue after the trial receive a free Detour QR window sticker. The optional founding rate is $9.99 per month.
Apply: https://detour-weird-challenge.dfraser78.chatgpt.site/business/?src=email-outreach
DIRECT MESSAGE
Short Facebook or Instagram message
Hi! I run Detour: Weird Road Trips. We're inviting a small group of memorable local businesses to try a free 60-day founding-partner listing. There's no credit card required, and you approve the listing before it goes live. If you're interested, reply "yes" and I'll build the preview. Businesses that continue afterward pay the $9.99/month founding rate and receive a free Detour QR window sticker.
SOCIAL POST
Recruit multiple local businesses
Own a business worth the detour? Detour: Weird Road Trips is inviting memorable local businesses to a free 60-day founding-partner trial. No credit card is required, you approve the listing before it goes live, and continuing afterward is only $9.99/month. Active partners also receive a free Detour QR window sticker. Apply: https://detour-weird-challenge.dfraser78.chatgpt.site/business/?src=social-organic
FOLLOW-UP
Three-day follow-up
Hi [First Name], just following up in case my Detour message got buried. I'd still be happy to build a free preview listing for [Business Name] near [Attraction Name]. There is no credit card required for the 60-day trial. If you'd like to see it, just reply "yes." Continuing afterward is optional at the $9.99/month founding rate.
Simple weekly recruiting rhythm
Monday: Contact 10 roadside attractions or unusual museums.
Tuesday: Contact 10 breweries, restaurants or gift shops near popular routes.
Wednesday: Contact 10 hotels, campgrounds or lodging properties.
Thursday: Follow up with the prior week's strongest prospects.
Friday: Review applications and compare lead sources.