No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 16, 2020

Here are five important steps to make your team referral sales experts. I’ve been there—given a quota (usually without my input) and a list of client companies, and then told to “go at it” and do whatever it takes to get meetings. Referral selling is not just one more initiative to introduce to your organization.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 24, 2021

How to ask for referrals and other FAQs. After more than 25 years as an expert on referral sales, I’m still asked exactly the same referral selling questions today. In no particular order, here are the most common referral selling questions I hear … 1. How do I get over my reluctance to ask for referrals?

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Companies are betting on quantity. On that note, take a look at what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling about relationship building and referral selling …. You nurture professional and personal networks that keep your sales pipeline full of referral leads. Is Asking for Referrals on Social Media Rude?

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Referrals Decision Maker Cold Calling Social Media 316

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 13, 2023

Learn more about the science (and art) of referral selling in my new webinar with Finlistics. It’s interesting how you meet people, and when you sell by referral, you meet a lot of interesting people. It was also the start of Finlistics’s relationship with referral selling. Referrals don’t always happen quite this quickly.

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Referrals Webinar Metrics Maximizer Networking 156

No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

If you think referrals don’t scale, you’re just doing it wrong. Sales leaders often tell me that referral leads are their most qualified, most convertible leads. Then in the next breath, they tell me referral business doesn’t scale. Scaling a referral business is a series of steps that must be taken.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 14, 2019

I didn’t plan to start my referral business so soon. I’d been thinking about starting my own company, and many people had encouraged me. I got to stay in my office, work with this problem client (who turned out not to be a problem after all), and start my own company. From Consulting Business to Referral Business.

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Referrals Cold Calling Survey Scale 291

No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This article received a 2022 MVP Award from Sales Pro Central , putting me in the company of such strategic business writers as Dave Kurlan and Closer IQ. (Be Want to Get Referrals? Tim told me his team was “doing referrals.” He figured they knew how to get referrals because he told them to do it. Don’t Do This.

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Referrals Prospecting Lead Gen Cold Calling 156

No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The most valuable business relationships that salespeople have are those with our clients—the people who know our value, give us repeat business, and provide us with referrals to other great clients. How do I ask for a referral from customers I haven’t spoken with in two years?” Why You Can’t Automate Referral Leads.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 1, 2020

She wanted to discuss having me speak to her team about referrals. I checked LinkedIn to see if she was still at the same company. Not only was she rude and disrespectful, but if she didn’t follow up with me, I wouldn’t trust her to follow up with my referrals. Referrals are very, very personal. Don’t ghost people.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

MARCH 4, 2019

To give your company more credibility you might align yourself with the Chamber of Commerce, partner or joint venture with a big firm, or donate part of the proceeds to a charitable organization in exchange for using their name with your promotion. Excellent candidates are contractors, equipment sellers, movers, or supply companies.

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Referrals Real Estate Lead Rank Lead Scoring 289

No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

on how he asks for referrals. I never pass up the chance to chat about referrals. Here’s how Mario describes our conversation: Joanne shares how you should ask for referrals and reveals the exact questions you should ask to qualify those referrals. 3 steps to build a referral culture for your company.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 20, 2018

Don’t assume your team knows how to ask for referrals. Tim told me his team was “doing referrals.” He figured they knew how to get referrals because he told them to do it. The web is replete with articles and webcasts that tell people to just go ask for referrals, like it’s common sense or something. Dead silence.

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Referrals Sales Qualified Lead Social Media B2C 288

No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

This is the best time to build your referral network. In the meantime, check out this month’s posts from No More Cold Calling: 4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Get the Referral on LinkedIn. She’d tried asking for referrals to George on LinkedIn, but she felt their introductions lacked the emotion needed to convince George to meet with her.

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Referrals Networking Scale Cold Calling 238

No More Cold Calling

MARCH 30, 2023

” Referrals shouldn’t be the exception either. Just as importantly, I’ve learned how to turn a loss into a win, either by reflecting on the lessons learned with each loss or by asking outgoing clients for referrals. They tell me the truth and help me navigate the unique buying landscape at their companies.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

MARCH 5, 2019

The most coveted prize in selling besides a sale is a referral. Everyone tells you to get referrals, no one tells you what to do next. How do you maximize the selling power of this referral? Here are the preferred methods for a first meeting with a referral and customer in order of preference (and effectiveness).

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 1, 2019

Referral makers don’t want your money. You’re going to pay me how much for referral business? You’ll let me know if this was a good referral for you. You’ll let me know if this was a good referral for you. You’ll send me a handwritten thank-you note , whether the referral worked out … or not. We all know why.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 7, 2023

If a referral closes up to 70% of the time, why are we spending most of our effort on strategies that close less than 1% of the time?! One strategy that avoids these issues altogether is to create a referral program within your company.  Referrals were hit and miss. Everyone gets inbound referrals.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

How to connect beyond the click when asking for referrals. She’d tried asking for referrals to George on LinkedIn, but she felt their introductions lacked the emotion needed to convince George to meet with her. This time, she arranged a call with her colleague to get the referral. Not only did she get the referral.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Finally, after two decades of working with CROs, sales VPs, and CEOs on referral selling, the conversation has shifted. Clients now ask: “How do I create a referral culture?”. That says it all, and that’s the goal of a referral culture. My referral course launched on LinkedIn Learning , so it’s accessible to everyone.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 25, 2019

You might have a question about referral selling I can answer, want to work together to build a referral culture , or put me in touch with a perfect referral partner. Ideally, you have referral partners in your close business network—people who offer different services to the same size companies in the same industries as you.

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Referrals Networking Cold Calling Lead Rank 267

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 29, 2019

Don’t miss this opportunity for your own training in the Virtual Referral Selling Workshop Series beginning Tuesday, July 16. Enter the Referral Code Save300. In the meantime, here’s what you might have missed from No More Cold Calling this month: How to Ask for Referrals: A Comprehensive Guide. Some companies already are.

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Referrals Social Media Sales Qualified Lead Cold Calling 222

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 7, 2018

Despite the fact that most companies have marketing automation solutions, targeted outreach by SDRs, and intense social media strategies, account execs still aren’t making quota. And how can a B2B referral program drive up those numbers? You can look like every other company, or you can set yourself apart from the rest.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 6, 2017

Think a referral system is easy? That’s why referral selling is the only prospecting strategy that ensures qualified lead generation. And it only works if you have a referral system in place to ensure sales reps ask for referrals every day. The business case for referral selling is loud and clear. Think again!

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the world of business, referrals are often hailed as the golden ticket to growth and success. However, many individuals and companies find themselves wrestling with the challenge of generating referrals. They place the focus on the person asking for referrals, rather than on the person being referred.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 1, 2019

If you want to boost your sales pipeline for Q1, I have a simple “ask”: Check out my referral course on LinkedIn Learning. Sales reps tell me they like getting referrals, but they’re not comfortable asking, and they don’t know how to ask. Once they learn how, they vow to adopt a referral approach for 2020. I’d had it.

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Referrals Pipeline Sales Qualified Lead Cold Calling 209

MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I have seen and heard tons of techniques and tricks on how to ask for referrals from your customers. I am going to make this short and sweet, because asking for referrals from your clients should be a natural and comfortable act and not some slick technique. The whole problem is in the way you THINK about asking for referrals.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 31, 2019

5 Reasons Your Team Doesn’t Know How to Get Referrals. Ask most anybody for the secret to how to get referrals, and they’ll probably tell you the first step is to simply ask. I mentioned that most everyone has call reluctance when asking for referrals because referrals are so very personal. We’re vulnerable.

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Cold Calling Referrals Face-to-face Sales Qualified Lead 222

No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

That means three-quarters of account based sales teams have failed to complete the first step in asking for referrals—making it clear who they want to meet. Referral introductions are as qualified as leads can get. Create Your Ideal Client Profile Before Asking for Referrals . Not any leads, but leads that are qualified.

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MTD Sales Training

MAY 25, 2018

So you’ve achieved that great goal of getting a referral from a customer. How should you approach this referral? Here are some ideas: Basically, you need to know what links the two companies or people. So be aware of what the link is between the referrer and the person you are going to approach. Happy Selling!

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 30, 2020

These brands were part of P&G’s identity, but they no longer contributed to the success of the company. The company’s leaders were wise enough to know that if they had to make cuts, it was best to cut deep in areas that weren’t profitable. April Referral Selling Insights] appeared first on No More Cold Calling.

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Referrals Cold Calling Lead Generation Webinar Metrics 279

Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How To Create A Company That Will Thrive Being a business owner is a big job with many responsibilities. Take the time to learn how to create a company that will thrive well into the future. It can act as your roadmap as you get ahead and grow your company.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 31, 2019

That’s exactly what the CMO of a tech company said about how to explain your mission statement. Nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies have implemented rigorous initiatives to hire more women, according to PwC. We know the wage gap between women and men continues to exist and that companies with women leaders perform better.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 30, 2017

If they can’t distinguish one company from the next, they won’t choose any of us. Sales teams who adopt referral selling have an advantage: Their referral sources generate enough value for prospects to agree to a meeting. I use the referral system I developed 20 years ago. 3 Ways to Guarantee Referral Prospecting Success.

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Referrals Cold Calling Lead Rank Lead Scoring 149

Vengreso

JULY 5, 2023

As the world of sales continues to evolve, Digital Sales Referrals have emerged as a powerful tool for driving business growth. We delve into the concept of digital referrals, emphasizing their importance in making warm introductions. Enter digital referrals. Subscribe to Modern Selling on the app of your choice!

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Referrals Maximizer Ideal Customer Profile Social Media 89

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 29, 2018

Wouldn’t it be great if we could put our iPads under our pillows and awaken with a referral system that delivers qualified leads to our pipelines day after day? LinkedIn Learning has just released my complete referral system. I share plenty of referral examples and explain why referral sales works.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2019

In fact, 84% of B2B decision makers start the buying process with a referral ( source ). Today, we’re taking a deeper look at one of the most effective word-of-mouth marketing strategies: referral marketing. Keep reading and learn everything you need to know about referral marketing! What Is Referral Marketing?

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Referrals Marketing Incentives Incentive 130

Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

On a scale of 1-10, how critical are referrals to your business? The Facts About Referrals: The average business spends 5x more on trying to acquire new business than on generating referrals from existing clients. Does this data change your perspective on how critical referrals are to your business?

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