Referrals Are Money
Referrals are a lost art these days. People tend to try to "do it themselves" a lot and don't really put themselves out there. You never know when you might need some help or someone else might need your help. Referrals are good for everyone. When people refer you, it's like getting a recommendation for a job- they're just not as formalized as the traditional way of doing things. You should get referrals from everyone in your network, not just people at the top of your industry or who work in similar fields: teachers can give you leads on jobs with kids, friends' parents could send clients over to you once they hear about what you do, etcetera etcetera...
If you want to be successful in the digital age, you need to build your network.
Everyone knows someone who can help.
If you're looking for a job, connect with your friends and family on social media and ask them to share your products or services with their networks.
If you're launching a new business, reach out to your connections and ask them if they know anyone who might be interested in what you're selling.
If there's any way that I or any of my colleagues could be of assistance, please don't hesitate to ask — we are here for YOU!
Everyone knows someone who knows someone who is doing something that can help you out.
You never know who will be able to help you out. You can ask everyone in your network for referrals, and don't forget to ask the people at the top of your industry for referrals!
Referrals are a lost art these days.
- People are busy.
- People don't have time to help others and don't want to feel like they're being taken advantage of.
- People are afraid of asking for help, because maybe they're worried people will take it the wrong way or think less of them for needing assistance.
- People are also afraid to ask for referrals because maybe other people will think less of them if their work or products aren't good enough on their own merits (we've all had those clients who never seem satisfied).
Another common reason I hear is that people aren't comfortable asking clients directly for a referral, so instead they rely on word-of-mouth referrals generated by other people's social media posts or blog comments—which can be slow and unreliable.
You never know when you might need some help or someone else might need your help.
In other words, the best way to get referrals is through being an awesome product or service provider and making it clear that you want to learn as much as possible from your clients and vendor(s). If they think that you’re going above and beyond their expectations, they’ll be more likely to give you a recommendation if someone asks for one.
Referrals are good for everyone.
Referrals are mutually beneficial. You get a new client, they get a new referral and you both have someone to go to when you need help in the future.
Also, it's just nice to know people who know other people! This is why I always ask for referrals from my clients. Imagine how much more interesting your life would be if all of your friends were also friends with each other?
When people refer you, it's like getting a recommendation for a job.
Referrals are the best way to get new customers, team members and business.
- When someone refers you, they're essentially giving you their recommendation for a job. If that person is someone in your network who knows what they're talking about, it can be invaluable to have someone say: "Lisa was an excellent trainer at ABC Company. She also knows all of the ins and outs of their products." Press Tab to write more...
- Referrals also give you a chance to meet new people who could benefit from your services or products - especially if those referrals come from people who know exactly what those needs are.
You should get referrals from everyone in your network, not just people at the top of your industry.
- Referrals from people who know you well. These are your friends, family, and colleagues. They can be valuable because they trust your judgment and understand what type of person would be a good fit for the position they're hiring for.
- Referrals from people who know you less well. These could include colleagues or acquaintances at other companies that don't necessarily share your industry, but whose opinion is worth listening to nonetheless. Their perspective may be very different from what someone in the same industry tells you—and that's okay! Diversity is important in any workplace culture, so don't ignore information just because it doesn't come from someone who works in the same industry as you do or has been working there longer than everyone else on Earth combined (seriously).
- Referrals from people who aren't in any way connected to your professional life whatsoever but happen to have heard about something interesting going on over here at The Company Name Inc., LLC headquarters building/campus/campus-like structure where we do all sorts of cool stuff every day without fail despite our best efforts not being enough sometimes because nothing ever works out exactly how anyone expects it will beforehand anyway even though some days are better than others overall we're really proud of ourselves regardless."
Build your network and keep referrals in mind when you do.
- Build your network. When you build your network, you are building relationships and connections that can help you in many ways—including when it comes to referrals.
- Keep referrals in mind when you do. Remember that the best way to get a referral is by providing great service or solving a problem for someone else. Make sure that every interaction with customers is positive, even if it isn't something that requires immediate attention or action on your part (such as answering questions).
- Have a referral strategy and process in place before asking for one from a client or customer! If you take this step beforehand, the conversation will be much easier because everything has already been laid out ahead of time with clear steps for both parties involved (you and them). Additionally, having these things written down beforehand shows how serious about receiving referrals from clients/customers as well as caring about others needs beyond just getting paid quickly which means less chance of legal risk later down road when trying to collect fees owed due diligence prior talking about working together again - even if only one time per person involved; this way everyone knows what's expected up front so no surprises later down road when trying out products/services provided by each other company owner(s) personally owned company(s) side-by-side business ventures where one person owns multiple companies at once across different industries platforms such as social media channels like Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Tumblr etcetera same thing applies here: keep track record checklists records logs notes etcetera so there's no confusion later among themselves themselves' coworkers colleagues friends family members spouses children pets pets' owners - especially if two people work together closely enough long enough where working relationship becomes personal friendship acquaintanceship less formal terms "mutual respect"; everyone needs some form kind manner method mode style methodology opinion argument viewpoint point
Conclusion
Referrals are the best way to grow your network, build trust and make new connections. They can help you find great people for jobs and projects, or they can introduce you to potential clients or partners. You never know when someone might need your help or vice versa, so always keep referrals in mind when networking with others.
