Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For as long as there have been sales, there have been referrals. However, in B2B selling, referrals are more than positive reviews. With that, seeking and gaining referrals is not as easy as it sounds. Therefore, referrals cannot be left to chance. With referrals, the benefits are clear. This makes timing critical.

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Act!

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That’s precisely what referral networks help you achieve. A strong referral network helps fill your sales pipeline with high-quality leads in your target market who are interested in purchasing from you. In this post, we’ll discuss effective ways to build a referral network for your business.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 30, 2017

Even better, Jonathan Farrington at Top Sales World has generously offered my readers a discount rate—£295 instead of £495—but only for the next two days. Twenty years ago, I would have told you referrals couldn’t possibly be more important for account based sales development. Test Your Referral Savvy. Take the Referral I.Q.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

“I don’t discount, and I don’t run fire sales.” So now I’m offering one last chance to get 12 hours of my best advice on referral selling for a discounted price of $47. 5 Referral Tips (Webinar). Act now to jumpstart your referral selling. Test Your Referral Savvy.

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Nutshell

JULY 5, 2019

Referral marketing is the unicorn of B2B marketing. In simple terms, referral marketing is when you get your customers to tell their friends about you. But referral marketing isn’t just for brick-and-mortar businesses. In the B2B space, 84% of decision-makers start their buying process with a referral.

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Vengreso

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With so many channels available for sales reps to connect, engage, and nurture relationships with potential buyers, getting sales referrals has become even more critical than before to book more sales appointments and grow the sales pipeline. Not all sales or customer referrals are made equal. How to Ask for Sales Referrals (3 Ways).

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Vengreso

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With so many channels available for sales reps to connect, engage, and nurture relationships with potential buyers, getting sales referrals has become even more critical than before to book more sales appointments and grow the sales pipeline. Not all sales or customer referrals are made equal. How to Ask for Sales Referrals (3 Ways).

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

They also win by getting referrals. Our topic: “How to get the one-call referral meeting.” For more on the power of a referral program, check out this month’s blog posts from No More Cold Calling: How Getting Referrals Got Me to the Protected C-Suite. My referral source, Larry, is one of Bill’s largest clients.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 20, 2016

When sales leaders ask about the duration of my referral program , I reply that it’s 90-plus days, including the initial skills building and then ongoing follow-up and practice. The Practice Payoff for a Referral Program. They won’t actually change their behavior, and your referral program will be DOA.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2018

Price isn’t an issue with referral business. More than 10 years ago, a marketing agency told me most sellers cave on price before prospects even ask for a discount. We’ve trained our buyers to expect discounts and that everything is negotiable. Prequalify with Referrals. Your referral business is sealed.

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Close.io

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Use this simple referral sales system to grow your business starting today. While everyone nods their head in agreement when I say this, very few companies do referral sales effectively. Referral sales can be your #1 source of new hot leads and turn into a massive growth engine for you—if you do it right. Yes, they are.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 5, 2018

My goal became to set up a by-referral only business. By that time, I had an ironclad referral process, and my business is still thriving today. When I talk to salespeople, however, I hear the same thing over and over: Referrals are very important, but their referral processes are weak or only moderately effective.

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 18, 2011

Good referrals can make the career of a sales professional a thousand times easier and more profitable. Everyone knows the value of a good referral, yet so many sales people have problems getting referrals. Following are three very effective tips to help you get more referrals right now. #1: Offer to pay for referrals.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A caveat: We differ about asking for referrals. They say yes to asking for referrals on LinkedIn. And don’t forget to use my Black Friday gift code 50OFFJB — and NOT the BLACKFRIDAY discount code on the registration page and promotional ads. This is a perfect complement to my LinkedIn Referral Selling Program.

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CloserIQ

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Do you have a sales strategy to capture all your referral business ? With a follow up system in place, you’ll know exactly when and how to ask your clients for referrals and actually get them. Why Most Salespeople Fail At Referral Marketing. The Follow Up Sales Strategy To Flood Referrals Your Way.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 19, 2016

Maximize your net worth via your referral network. I accepted his standard invitation, thinking he might be a good connection, and sent a personal message inviting him to contact me with any questions about referral selling. His response: “What is referral selling?”. But they aren’t the only members of your referral network.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Maybe they can even get referrals from those lost prospects. They wait for the discounts that regularly come, and they pressure reps for even more discounts. Plus, we become flagrant discounters. I explained that referral selling is a skill that must be built, and KPIs alone don’t change behavior.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 21, 2024

The premise is that happy customers spend more and yield quality referrals. In the mind of the consumer, discounts and rebates loom large with 48%. Whatever the industry, the primary purpose is to instill a sense of faith and dependability that makes customers return. In a nutshell, that’s the product of the right client experience.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 21, 2024

Referral Programs Word-of-mouth remains one of the most effective forms of marketing, and referral programs are a structured way to encourage it. The follow-up offers a referral benefit, whether a discount, free product, or membership points, which can turn happy customers into brand advocates.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Pay for referrals? I received offers from my favorite retailers for birthday discounts, designed to make me feel special and (more importantly) spend money. But in the B2B world, incenting people to provide referrals isn’t the no-brainer sales strategy that it is for consumer-facing companies. Rewarding referral deals is magic.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

Mention Pricing on Cold Calls Talk About the Competition Prepare for the Discount Talk Master the Sales Call Monologue Bring in Your Customer Success Specialists Early Forecast Using Data, Not Instincts. Prepare for the “Discount Talk”. We’ve found that prospects mention discounts in 50% of discovery meetings.

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Offering a discount to help motivate the prospect can often be a powerful inducement to close a few more sales. Offering a discount is a delicate issue and you should only use it as a last resort. Stand firm on your original price, and close on it at least three times, before even thinking about a discount. . Stand Firm 3x.

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MTD Sales Training

JUNE 27, 2012

Price dropping,” reducing your price or offering discounts, however you call it, is an extremely delicate issue requiring skill and practice. Second, in effectively offering a discount, you have to build value. You need a real and justifiable reason to offer the discount, and it cannot be that you simply want the sale.

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SalesLoft

JULY 1, 2013

Quite often, sales discounts are used to simply make a sale where you wouldn’t otherwise. Not only does it set a faulty precedent in which discounts become expected, but it completely cuts your profit margin. Unless providing discounts is a specific part of your sales process, it can completely disrupt your revenue goals.

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Sales 2.0

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Using referrals : I go on about relationships getting you in-the-door way more effectively…But what take my word for it? Try cold approaches and then try using referrals to get you to your prospect. I’ve frequently sold my product with no discount at all. See how the conversion metrics compare. Test your price point.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

Mention Pricing on Cold Calls Talk About the Competition Prepare for the Discount Talk Master the Sales Call Monologue Bring in Your Customer Success Specialists Early Forecast Using Data, Not Instincts Find the right way to break a few sales call rules, and you can fast-track your company to a hefty market advantage.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Another powerful technique involves asking for a testimonial in return for a reward or discount. In essence, the goal is to convert your customers into brand advocates, generating references and referrals that spur business growth. On the other hand, referrals provide another avenue to garner testimonials.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Offering discounts and promotions like bundling or referral premiums (which offer the most high-quality leads). When reps cross-sell, they’re most effective when they: Offer discounts/promotions. How are reps cross-selling? Recommend related or complementary products. How are reps down-selling?

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 7, 2016

Actually, it should have read “The Breakthrough Referral System That Will Leave Your Competition in the Dust,” but I didn’t catch the omission in time. Get your discounted copy via the Kindle Store on April 14, beginning at midnight Pacific. Everyone knows that a referral is the best way to meet your next client!” —J.H.,

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eGrabber

JULY 19, 2023

This could be an ebook, whitepaper, checklist, exclusive discount, or free trial. Implement a Referral Program Encourage your existing subscribers to refer their friends, colleagues, or contacts to your email list. You can offer rewards, discounts, or exclusive content to incentivize referrals.

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Close.io

MARCH 30, 2020

Mistake #3: Thoughtlessly discounting your offer. When done correctly, discounts can help close deals faster. Otherwise, constant discounts attract the wrong type of customers, customers who care more about pinching pennies than value. Get more referral sales. Any revenue gained from them is chewed up by their high costs.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2023

In times of economic uncertainty, it can be tempting to slash prices and offer deep discounts. While some discounting is normal, it's important to approach this strategy with caution. Fortunately, you can incentivize your prospects without offering steep discounts. Make your goals aggressive but realistic to avoid burnout.

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Anne Miller

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Discount for a Trade. Think of what has value to you beyond your pricing and trade that for a discount. It might be worth your while to offer a special discount if your buyer agrees to. If you prefer not to discount, even for a trade of something valuable to you, consider changing the terms of payment.

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Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Consider introducing a mobile app for your business to cater to those who may want to benefit from any additional discounts and exclusivities you could offer through this platform. You may consider exclusive discounts for client loyalty, ongoing business, and client referrals. Improve Your Online Presence.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2019

Expanding the event beyond your core client base makes it possible to actively pursue referrals while expanding your network. Implement a referral system. Related to the previous point, financial advisors should be implementing a formal referral program that incentivizes clients to go out and sell your services for you.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

For the first time ever, clients are asking me how to build a “referral culture.” Sales VP Sam told me he wants to create a referral culture, as did CRO Sue, and CEO Amanda. They recognize that referrals are the fastest and “stickiest” business development methodology for qualified lead generation. Empower them to ask.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 10, 2022

When you couple discounts or promotions with a solid customer experience, you are likely to see increased customer satisfaction and retention. Giveaways are a strategy you can use to distribute samples, gifts, discounts, coupons, and other benefits to customers. Offering referral incentives. Using customer journey mapping.

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