– the tech layer –
Instead of using disconnected tools–all you need is one command center.
Think of 
- You own and control your brand
- You control the members in your network
- You manage the economy within your network
- You keep the data
- Your network grows inside your ecosystem—not someone else’s
– How it works –
gives you a command center that automates your workflow from application to activation
- START
Step 1
Launch Your Private
Branded Network
Your own:
- branded platform
- domain
- member portal
- custom onboarding flow
- mobile app and AI Assistant (optional add-ons)
Members do not join BranStory. They join YOUR network.
Step 2
Organize Your
Community
Create:
- member directories
- business profiles
- categories, chapters
- local groups
- member tiers
- access permissions
You decide who sees what and who belongs where.
Step 3
Monetize
Membership
Run:
- recurring subscriptions
- premium member access
- founder programs
- paid communities
- sponsorship placements
- event ticketing
- affiliate and referral opportunities
Revenue stays inside your network.
Step 4
Activate Local
Commerce
Businesses inside the network:
- promote offers
- run events
- gain visibility
- advertise locally
- connect with members
- drive referrals
Residents and members:
- discover trusted local businesses
- attend events
- buy services
- stay engaged in the local economy
Step 5
Manage Everything from
One Dashboard
Operator controls:
- approvals
- billing
- memberships
- content moderation
- events
- notifications
- reporting
- analytics
- advertising inventory
- sponsorship visibility
This is your command center.
- FINISH
We don’t help you run a group– we help you operate an entire private network economy.
- local commerce
- business visibility
- economic circulation
- branded ownership
- operator controls
- white-label infrastructure (enterprise only– optional add-on)
– How it all works together –
Your network can now show proof of value for your business and community members.
Businesses
Build a stronger local presence, connect with residents, and turn community visibility into measurable engagement.
Community
Discover trusted local businesses, claim deals, explore events, and engage with the community in one place.
– Onboarding & Launch FAQs –
You asked, we built.
What does the onboarding process look like?
After signing your agreement, BranStory works with your team through a structured launch process:
- Import your directory — Upload your existing business list. Profiles are pre-seeded so no business starts from a blank page.
- Businesses claim their listing — Each business owner receives a branded email with a magic link. Their profile is pre-filled from Google Places and the web. They’re live in minutes.
- Subscription activation — Each business picks their tier. Stripe handles checkout automatically. Their dashboard unlocks on payment confirmation.
- Verification — Businesses submit their license and ID. You review in the admin queue. The verified badge goes live on approval.
- Residents discover and engage — The personalized feed, deals engine, and events surface the right businesses at the right time.
- You get paid every month — Business subscriptions, ad placements, deal promotions, and sponsored content all generate recurring revenue, automated.
Is BranStory white-labeled?
Yes, on eligible plans. Your members see your brand name, your colors, your logo, and your domain. BranStory powers the infrastructure invisibly. The degree of white-labeling depends on your plan tier — contact us for details.
How long does it take to launch?
Most networks can go from signed agreement to live platform within a few weeks, depending on the size of your existing member list and the complexity of your configuration. Enterprise networks with custom requirements take longer.
Do I need a technical team to run BranStory?
No. BranStory is designed to be managed by a non-technical operator. The admin Command Center is a no-code dashboard. You don’t need developers to run your network day-to-day.
Can BranStory migrate my existing member data?
Yes. If you have an existing business directory, member list, or subscriber base (on another platform or a spreadsheet), BranStory supports data migration as part of onboarding.
What if I already have a Stripe account and existing subscribers?
BranStory can integrate with your existing Stripe account. If you have legacy subscribers on another billing system, your onboarding package includes a migration playbook to move them to the new platform without disruption.
