Asking for Referrals the Right Way: Build Relationship First
Referrals can boost your callback rate 10x—but asking too early burns the relationship. A three-step etiquette guide.
Offery TeamUpdated April 16, 20264 min read
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What this article covers:
- Step 1: ask for an informational chat first, not a referral
- Step 2: three categories of questions that lead to a natural offer
- Step 3: make it easy for them once they say yes
- Three landmines that destroy a referral relationship
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