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Are You “Referral Worthy”?

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Who loves a good referral? Referrals are a tricky business. While the benefits to he or she who receives them are obvious, the benefits to the referrer are maybe less so. Still … a good referral is a service to your customer. Still … a good referral is a service to your customer.

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My Six Selling Mantras

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Closing is overrated … I’ve been around long enough to know that a salesperson’s inability to secure business is rarely tied to their inability to close the sale because … the close is the natural culmination of a sale done well. Exceeding customer expectations … say hello to repeat business and referrals.

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Making the Sale IS NOT the Same Thing as Making a Customer

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It will be a part of my teaching:) For many sales professionals, the finish line is clear: closing the deal. By prioritizing relationships, you increase the likelihood of repeat business. Referrals Fuel Growth – Satisfied customers dont just buy; they advocate. Be honest about what your product or service can and cant do.

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Everyone Wants Referrals but Few are Willing to Put in the Work

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I built my selling career on referrals. As a result, my closing ratios were phenomenally high. I would provide referrals, when appropriate, to those who I could and to those who I could trust. Referrals are earned based on observed behaviors. Attend at least 75% of meetings and provide two good leads or referrals weekly.

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My 2024 Year in Review – What Now? – Personal Development

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I have been in a varying state of semi-retirement for close to 20 years now. I only work as needed and it is not even close to what would be considered as part-time. More Referrals – This will include power partners. More Referrals While Im very good at earning referrals, Im flat out terrible about asking for them.

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F.I.F.O. or L.I.F.O. to Close More Sales?

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and your customer is keen to shop, you may not even get that chance to close the deal. In my businesses, in multiple industries, I always preferred to be the first in and the first out. What I liked even better was either creating the deal out of nothing or getting a great referral. to Close More Sales? First Out wins.

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Make More Calls or Better Calls? Sales 101

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Referrals – The holy grail of opportunities. A good referral is generally worth its weight in gold and will often bypass that pesky “competition” scenario. I have always been driven by referrals and I have also been driven by ratios …. Closing ratios. Sales 101 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.