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1. 1. Ask referrals from your existing client bas
2. Capitalize on your existing customer base and ask them for
rethat the first person that you ask is one of your best clients. S
already raving fans and theyre boiling over with people thaalready
benefit from your service. However, dont wait for thtake the
initiative to ask them to share 2-3 people that they t from your
service. They will be boiling over with excitement with you. They
can refer you to potential customers that wi business and fit your
ideal client profile.
3. For example, say I have taken so much pleasure working wiyou
as my client. I would really love to have the opportunity and
provide service to your family and friends. Maybe y appointment for
us so we can meet? That would be truly
4. Or you can simply ask for the names and contact
informationyourself, but open the conversation with (the name of
your and thought you would be able to benefit from our
5. Dont forget to send a thank you gift as a token of
gratitudeThis will make them happy and may even lead to more
refer
6. 2. Establish alliances with small businesses that cater to
th
7. Build associations with other businesses in your community t
the same market as yours. Relax; were not talking abou competition.
What youre going to do is approach busines different products or
services than yours.
8. For example: If youre selling health and wellness products,
t youre likely to build an alliance with are: the local gy
associations, and alternative medical practition
9. Introduce your products to these organizations and ask if
thetheir clients. Lay the benefits and advantages that the partne
them like telling them that youll also refer their businesseDoing
so can easily gain their approval since its going to be a for both
parties.
10. 3. Ask referrals from local churches and charit
11. How? These institutions have one thing in commonthey a
organizations. They need to raise money to sustain their op
programs they offer. Take advantage of this opportunity t
12. Simply acquire a list of donors that already gave contribu
institutions. Then look for the right people that you need t
propose that for every referral that is sent from their orga
business, you will take a percentage of the sales and donareturn,
these institutions will agree to promote your busines situation for
both parties.