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... meeting run on time, giving you more time to hold a referral conversation. One of the last items on your agenda should be "value discussion." This is your reminder to ask about the value your prospect or client sees in your work. From here, you can then plant referral seeds and ask for referrals. 4. Are you using a prop? Go to a bookstore, stationery story, office supply store, gift shop, or referral store ( http://referralcoach.com/tools.asp ) and get yourself a journal-like book to carry with you on every appointment. Even if you never open this book, it will be worth the $20 (or so) investment. If you bring it to every appointment, you'll never forget about referrals. It will stare you ... the face - reminding you to ask. You might wimp out or you might decide that it's not the right time, but you'll never forget to ask again. Then, when you open this special book to collect referrals, you'll be treating the entire process with the importance it deserves. 5. Are you being held accountable? Probably the best way to keep referrals in your awareness – and, thus, your actions - is to set specific behavior goals and allow yourself to be held accountable. Find a friend or colleague who also wants to get more referrals. Set specific activity goals on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Hold each other accountable for reaching these goals. Form a "goal buddy" with whom you can build your business together. TEACHING POINT Look for your ...

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