You received an email indicating that you were rated on RapLeaf. You open the email. You go over the positive comment left for you. You think to yourself “Aww, that’s nice of [insert name].” You’re also thinking “Okay, now what?”

So what is the point of RapLeaf? Why did we start this company and why are we working so hard to provide this service for our users?

RapLeaf is a portable ratings system for commerce. Buyers and sellers can rate each other. If you’re a reputable seller, you’ll be able to generate more business for yourself. More business = more money in your pocket. Just ask this merchant to see if RapLeaf helped out his business.

If you’re a buyer and you’re competing against other buyers to purchase something on Craigslist for example, displaying your RapLeaf badge will give you a competitive edge. If your profile is full of positive comments, that seller will see that you’re a genuinely nice person, you’re not a flake, and you won’t screw them over - you’ll then get that rare Tickle Me Elmo doll. Simple.

So what if you don’t engage in online or offline commerce? Are you looking for a new job? You can post your RapLeaf badge on your résumé. Comments and feedback left for you will vouch that you’re a good person. It’s an easier way to get the job without having to wear a monkey suit. No Myers-Briggs test needed.

As you can see, there’s a whole slew of ways you can use your RapLeaf badge. Your reputation is helpful for commerce, yes. But your reputation affects not only buying or selling, it also affects your life and where you want to go in life.

With that being said, if you haven’t already signed up on RapLeaf, sign up here. It takes less than 30 seconds to start building your reputation.