Tip #10: The Secret Sauce You’re Forgetting: Testimonials!

Tip #10: The Secret Sauce You’re Forgetting: Testimonials!

Let’s talk testimonials.

We’ve all been there—head down, hustling, helping clients, and moving on to the next project. But here’s the truth: you're leaving gold on the table if you're not collecting testimonials.

Testimonials are more than just words—they’re your brand’s hype team. They tell the world what it's like to work with you straight from the people who’ve experienced it. And nothing builds trust faster than happy clients singing your praises.

Here’s the deal:

Timing is everything. The best time to ask for a testimonial? Right before you wrap up a project. Why? That’s when the excitement is fresh, and you’re top of mind. Wait too long, and life happens—or worse, they might change their mind if something goes sideways down the road.

Turn testimonials into content gold. Testimonials aren’t just a pat on the back—they’re a content machine!

  • Create a post highlighting a glowing review.
  • Share a video discussing your experience working with that client.
  • Transform a testimonial into a blog post to showcase your expertise.

Pro tip: Pair the testimonial with visuals—like a project photo or a behind-the-scenes snapshot—to make it pop.

Your Move

Make testimonials a part of your workflow. Think of it as the cherry on top of your amazing service. And when someone else’s words highlight your value? That’s branding magic.

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Chris Snellgrove

CEO at Reputation Sensei? / Digital Media Nation / Reputation Marketing Specialist ?? ?? ?? ?? ??, CX Strategist ??, Podcast Host ???, Dad of ????♀?????♂?????♀?, Coach ????♂?

1 个月

Shauna, you are 100% dialed in on this one...Rory Vaden who is a high level branding coach says that testimonials are the #1 way to get people to buy from you. People want to hear that you are awesome from people that have done business with you. We just launched a brand new mobile app that helps business owners/salespeople get testimonials from their customers...let me know if you want to take a peek at it. ??

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1 个月

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Zeeshan Ahmed

Founder & CEO at HealthRescue Partners

1 个月

Great advice ??

Michael Ellis

Copywriting Analyst, I Help CEOs Use Big Data To Increase Brand Loyalty By 95 %. LinkedIn's 7 Star Profile Development Award.

1 个月

Great stuff here.

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