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How to Get High-Quality Referrals - John Spence
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I look at it this way. “At the exact moment you are expressing your thanks for an epic experience, the waiter has simply reminded you that they would appreciate the opportunity to take care of your friends the way they took care of you.” It is subtle, but it is still a request for referrals. I believe if I do great work and professionally ask for referrals of other businesses I can help in a similar way to how I helped my current client; they will be more enthusiastic about telling others about my services.
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