Testimonial Troubles?

Finding it hard to get testimonials?

Are clients ghosting you when you ask for them - even if providing testimonials were a "part of the deal?"

This is an extremely common problem, mostly due to people not knowing HOW to write a good testimonial so they languish and eventually move on.

Something I've shared with my clients recently that's working is this very simple process:

Enter ChatGPT!!

And no -- not to use it to create fake testimonials, but to provide a structure that your clients can emulate..

.. which takes them from staring at a blank screen for an hour..

.. to whipping out your testimonial and getting it into your hands in 15 minutes or less!

To start out, make sure that you have an idea of the praises that your specific client will sing in your honor.

Then head to ChatGPT and ask it something along the lines of:

>You are an extremely happy and satisfied client who has had tremendous business growth since working with me. Please write a short testimonial for my use. Ensure it touches on the fact that we've worked together for 5 months, that you closed 2 clients within the first month of our working together, and that you've gone from being extremely overwhelmed and unsure of what to do and where to go, to having a crystal clear roadmap to follow to get you to your goals. Please also refer to the fact that you've made more in the past 5 months than you ever had in a year with your business.

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Then, take the results, make minor edits (if necessary but probably not), and fire it off to your client making clear that this is just a model for them to follow based upon their previous feedback to you.

They can go through it, recreate it or edit it, and fire it back to you!!

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With my prompt above, here's what ChatGPT v.4 gave me:

Subject: A Transformation Like No Other

To anyone considering partnering with [Your Name],

Five months ago, my business was floundering. Overwhelm was a daily experience and uncertainty clouded my vision. I felt like I was sailing in the dark without a compass, unsure of my destination and unable to read the signs along the way. But then, I had the incredible fortune of partnering with [Your Name].

In the first month of working together, I not only gained two new clients but also a newfound sense of confidence and clarity in my business direction. [Your Name] didn't just give me a roadmap, they gave me a whole new way of understanding the terrain I was navigating.

Their approach and methodology are not just about immediate wins; they're about crafting sustainable, long-term success. Thanks to [Your Name], I have swapped the fog of uncertainty for a crystal clear vision of my goals and the steps needed to achieve them. This has not only reduced my stress levels, but it has also exponentially increased my productivity and effectiveness.

In the past five months, I've experienced unprecedented growth, making more revenue than I have in any year prior. This astounding increase is a testament to the transformative power of [Your Name]'s work.

If you're feeling lost or unsure of how to scale your business, or if the pressures of business growth are leaving you feeling overwhelmed, I cannot recommend [Your Name] highly enough. They will not just set you on a path to success; they will give you the tools, support, and confidence to blaze that trail yourself.

Here's to an exceptional partnership and many more successful months and years to come. With heartfelt gratitude,

[Your Name]

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And if the result feels too impersonal, just ask it to rewrite it in a more casual and conversational tone.

Let me know if you try this!! It definitely shortens the testimonial loop and should ensure that most of your clients honor your request.

To your success!!

D.