If you’ve ever thought about becoming a mystery shopper, but aren’t entirely sure whether it’s right for you, here are some reasons you might want to give it a go:
Try New Things
One of the most exciting benefits of mystery shopping is that it’ll often lead you to restaurants you’ve never dined at, retail stores you’ve not perused, and experiences you’ve never tried. For example, The Brandt Group works with all manner of businesses, so your assignments could run the gamut of shopping for luxury shoes one week to enjoying southern-style chicken the next. You might find yourself at a local sporting-goods store learning about cross-country skis, or you might visit a hot-tub dealer to take a test soak.
Every industry that relies on customer service or salesmanship uses mystery shopping to stay ahead of the curve—so you’ll have no trouble finding something that interests you.
Make a Difference
It may surprise you to learn just how important mystery shopping is to our clients. The reports you help create will guide them for how they train and reward their employees, which products or services they promote, and even how they build their entire customer experience.
If you’re concerned that you’ll be getting employees in trouble with your reports, know that nothing could be further from the truth. The Brandt Group doesn’t believe in using your reports as disciplinary tools or ‘gotchas.’ We are committed to helping our clients improve their customer service, training procedures, and general salesmanship.
A well-trained staff is the beating heart of every company, and the shops you complete will help ensure they remain great.
Flexibility
You are the one who decides which mystery shop assignments to request. If you don’t drink caffeinated drinks, you don’t need to take the café assignment. Prefer sports bars to fine dining? You get to choose! Best of all, you set your own availability. If you’re too busy this month, that’s okay. There will always be more shops next month.
What’s more, many mystery shopping companies, including ours, offer phone shop assignments. What could be more convenient than completing your assignments from the comfort of your own home?
Have Fun and Make Money Too
How many gigs do you know of where you get to try new things, see your opinions shape the local businesses around you, and set your own schedule? Moreover, many shoppers love the roleplaying that can go into mystery shopping: you get to imagine and portray yourself in all kinds of scenarios, trying things you might not ever get the chance to do otherwise.
What could be more fun that? Getting paid on top of it all!
If you’re interested in getting started, take a look at our Become a Shopper page to learn more about what we do. Registration is easy, quick, and free. Thank you for taking the time to consider us at The Brandt Group!
