Unlocking Success with Utility Warehouse: Insights from Wes Linden’s Big Night In on the QD* Star Bonus
On June 2nd, 2024, Utility Warehouse (UW) hosted a special edition of The Big Night In, led by National Network Leader Wes Linden. This popular UW Partner webinar focused on the QD Star Bonus, an important aspect of the UW compensation plan that accelerates Partner success in their first 30 days.
Wes and several successful Partners shared their experiences and actionable tips on how to achieve rapid business growth by initially focusing on QD*. This writeup looks at the key learning points from the webinar, looking at how UW Partners can use QD* Star to fast-track their earnings, grow their teams, and accelerate their early financial success.
What is QD Star and Why It Matters?
The QD Star Bonus is designed to reward new Utility Warehouse Partners who take fast, decisive action. To achieve QD* Star, a new Partner must sign up six customers and recruit one new Partner within their first 30 days. Upon completing this challenge, the Partner receives a £500 bonus. This bonus is in addition to the commissions earned from customer sign-ups, which can amount to up to £1,500 if the customers are multi-service homeowners. Combined, the earnings for a QD* Star achiever in their first 30 days can total £2,000 or more—a significant early bonus for most.
But QD* Star is more than just a financial incentive. As Wes highlighted during the webinar, it’s about setting the right pace from day one. “Starting fast is crucial,” Wes explained. “The quicker a Partner gets their first commission payment, the more real this business becomes to them—and to their family. This isn’t just about money. It’s about creating momentum that propels their entire business forward.”
“My goal is to help you get around £2,000 in your first 30 days,” Wes emphasized during the session, underscoring the power of immediate success for new Partners.
How the QD Star Bonus Transforms New Partners' Mindsets
Achieving QD* Star quickly isn’t just about financial rewards; it’s a psychological game-changer. During the webinar, Wes discussed how earning a significant amount in the first 30 days fundamentally changes a new Partner’s mindset.
Wes shared how Partners who achieve QD* Star return home with a success story. They can proudly testify to the income they’ve made in their first month. This early success helps garner support and enthusiasm from those around them, which in turn motivates them to push further. By contrast, Partners who delay their fast start often find themselves struggling to justify their time and effort, especially if they bring home very little in their first month.
Imagine coming home and telling your spouse, “I’ve just earned £2,000 this month!” The response will likely be excitement and support for further efforts in the business. On the other hand, if someone returns after two months with only £12 to show, it becomes a much harder conversation. The psychology of this early win is crucial, as Wes explained in detail.
Success Breeds Success: Real Stories from Wes’s Webinar
One of the standout lessons of Wes Linden’s Big Night In was the focus on real-life success stories. Partners from all walks of life shared how they achieved QD* Star and how it transformed not only their businesses but also their confidence and financial outlook.
For instance, Amy, a single mum and busy NHS worker, was one of the webinar’s success stories. Despite her hectic schedule, she reached QD* Star within 30 days and secured the £500 bonus. This achievement gave her the confidence to introduce and mentor new Partners, three of whom have since hit QD* Star themselves. Amy’s story is a powerful example of how focusing on QD* Star from the outset can lead to immediate success and the creation of momentum within a team.
Another inspiring story came from Jordan and Devon, who achieved QD* Star within three weeks. Jordan, a Royal Navy PTI, and his wife Devon, a project manager, had little spare time. Yet, they leveraged simple, effective tactics like showing potential customers how much they could save using the UW Cashback Card. This straightforward approach allowed them to book quick appointments and hit QD* Star in record time.
“We reached out to a lot of people, touched the business daily, and it paid off for us,” Jordan shared during the webinar.
Their story evidences how UW Partners can balance busy professional lives with a strong start in the business. By tapping into proven systems and keeping their approach simple, they were able to achieve significant early success.
Building a Culture of Speed in Teams
Wes emphasized the importance of speed in creating long-term success. Partners who achieve QD* Star within their first 30 days set the pace for their entire team. This isn’t just about individual success—it’s about building a culture of speed that motivates everyone in the organization. Wes and other webinar speakers explained that teams growing the fastest are those that focus on getting their new Partners to QD* Star quickly.
Wes highlighted that some of the most successful teams encourage their new Partners to achieve QD* Star in just 14 to 21 days, even though the official window is 30 days. By accelerating this process, the teams create a sense of urgency and excitement that filters through the entire organization.
“It’s the Roger Bannister effect,” Wes explained. “Once the first person achieves QD Star quickly, others are inspired to do it even faster, setting a new standard of success.”*
In one team, for instance, the first new Partner achieved QD* Star in 18 days. Inspired by this, another team member completed it in 16 days, and soon others were trying to break the record. This kind of positive competition creates a self-sustaining cycle of success that drives the whole team forward.
The Power of Support: Ensuring Your Team Succeeds
Wes made it clear that support is a critical factor in helping new Partners achieve QD* Star. Successful teams don’t leave new recruits to figure things out on their own. Instead, they provide hands-on support from the very beginning. This includes helping new Partners book their first appointments, guiding them through customer acquisition, and encouraging them to focus on the simplest actions that yield results.
Several Partners who spoke during the webinar mentioned how invaluable this support was in their early days. Adam, for example, explained how he had no plans to take UW seriously when he first joined. However, with the help of his upline, he managed to achieve QD* Star in just eight days. This fast start was only possible because of the focused support and encouragement he received from his team.
Similarly, Lydia, a full-time nursery manager, shared how the ongoing support from her team helped her overcome initial challenges. By leveraging the team’s experience and staying connected through WhatsApp groups, Lydia achieved QD* Star in 14 days, even though many of her initial contacts were sceptical about UW.
“It was tough at first,” Lydia admitted. “But with the support of my upline and the encouragement from the team, I pushed through, and now I’m seeing real momentum in my business.”
The Long-Term Impact of Achieving QD Star*
While QD* Star is primarily about getting off to a fast start, the long-term benefits extend far beyond the initial 30 days. Partners who achieve QD* Star set the foundation for future success by creating early momentum. Wes explained that Partners who start fast are more likely to achieve subsequent promotions, like Team Leader or Senior Team Leader, because they’ve already built the habits necessary for success.
The QD* Star Bonus also has a multiplier effect within teams. When one Partner achieves it, they are not only more motivated but also more likely to help their new recruits achieve it as well. This duplication of success ensures that the entire team grows faster, which leads to faster promotions and greater earnings for everyone involved.
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The June 2nd Big Night In webinar, hosted by Wes Linden, was packed with invaluable insights into the QD* Star Bonus and how it can accelerate a Partner’s journey to success. By focusing on fast customer acquisition and building a team quickly, new Partners can earn up to £2,000 in their first 30 days. The psychological impact of early earnings, the importance of support, and the ripple effect of success all combine to make QD* Star a vital stepping stone for any UW Partner.
The real-life stories shared during the webinar are proof that anyone—from busy professionals to single parents—can achieve QD* Star if they follow the right steps. Wes’s focus on speed, momentum, and team support offers a blueprint for building a thriving UW business.
