3 Tips to Triple your Referrals

Asking for referrals can be as scary as swimming with sharks. Fear tells us “we can ask next time” or “you’ll sound sleazy or salesy,” but people deserve to know what you offer. So how do we gather referrals with shark-facing confidence?

🔥 Tip 1: Avoid the “R-Word”
- First, stop using the "R-word" (referrals, shh! 🤫). Rather than saying, "Can you refer me?" say something like, “Who do you know that would appreciate this service?" Or “Could you keep me top of mind if you know someone who’s looking for a realtor?” Another way to ask is by saying, “Would you be open to introducing me to the director of that event?” I mean, who can say no to that? 🎩

🎯 Tip 2: Get Specific, Get Results
- I once met someone who said, "I cook for anyone!" Great, but how do I know who to introduce you to? Things changed when this chef got specific! When she shared that she focuses on serving people with stomach issues, or auto-immune disease, five names popped into my head immediately. Moral of the story: Be specific! 🎯

📣 Tip 3: Kill the Pressure Before It Kills the Vibe
- Let's face it, no one likes a pushy salesperson. Assure your friend or client that you're not going to throw their buddy into a sales pressure cooker. A simple “They’d just appreciate knowing this resource exists, no strings attached,” goes a long way! 🎈

So next time you close that deal or wrap up that killer project, don't miss out on tapping into the goldmine of, ahem, "introductions." Your next dream client could be just a “Hey, can I connect you with…” away! 🌈

Let's stop shark-facing fear from holding you back from changing lives. Get out there, connect authentically. You’re not just good at what you do—you're freakin' amazing. 🌟

In fact, if YOU have any other referral ideas, feel free to drop them in the comments below!

Written by a real human (me) not Chat GPT
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