How can I increase my referral ratio?

Article ID: 107

Last updated: 20 Nov, 2019

Ask your clients this direct question in your next Referral Conversation™: "Given the tremendous value of the four gifts of our Referral Process for your Family, Friends, and Community, I am surprised that you have not referred me to more people you know who get value from Values-Based Financial Planning™. What would you say is the reason for that?" Sit back and listen.

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I had a client who completed an implementation meeting but was not very effusive about the benefits of our work together so far. She is an elderly lady who is very passive and doesn't seem to have many friends she hangs out with. She sticks with mostly family who are all broke.

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