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Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

Tim Somers — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:58:42 -0000

John I use Send Out Cards to thank those that have sent me a referral. I often throw in a Tim Horton's Gift Card - Referrals have been a huge part of my success and I let those that take the time and make the effort to refer me know I am thankful.

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

Justin — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:43:06 -0000

Publicly thanking a referral is a great source of motivation. You're right in that most everyone enjoys the pat on the back. If you leave them with a great feeing of appreciation, they tend to be even more driven to refer. We live in a world where not enough appreciation is shown....so the more we acknowledge and thank, the more we seperate ourselves from the others who don't. Thanks.

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

vincestev — Sun, 24 May 2009 19:30:03 -0000

I could not agree more. Patting somebody on the back as soon after they have done a good deed has the greatest motivating affect, Rgds Vince

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

ilovesoc — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:30:44 -0000

Hi John,

Thanks for the excellent post. Acknowledging someone publicly is very powerful because people enjoy the recognition in front of others. It really makes them feel valued. Many times it is not possible to recognize people in public for those occasions a nice token of appreciation can be a nice hand written note or card and a gift along with the card.

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

atul chatterjee — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:45:44 -0000

I think the most valued part of your article is to thank a person publicly. this is something I have never considered doing consciously. It has happened on occasions but more due to circumstances than design. Thank you for the simple tip, it is going to be very useful.

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

Patrick Dominguez — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:28:14 -0000

Hi John, thanks for the excellent post. I think when entrepreneurs get too busy, they forget about the element of maintaining relationships and send thank yous.

On a related note, it's important to thank clients for their business too!

-- Patrick

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

VBP OutSourcing — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:42:37 -0000

As with all networking, it is really important to show thanks or give due credit, or that may be your last referral.

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

Tim Entwisle — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:26:17 -0000

What you says i very valuable. I am currently considering some promotional items as thank you gifts. Appropriate?

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

ducttape — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:55:31 -0000

I think many people have found themselves in your shoes and it's a pretty strong lesson. I would suggest, when it makes sense, that you even go as far as communicating the results you were able to achieve with and for the referred lead.

Re: How to Thank Someone for a Referral

Kris Bovay — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:51:26 -0000

I'd be happy with a simple acknowledgement and update! Recently I referred two strong leads to a very good customer, but heard absolutely nothing back. I'd like to know if the referral leads to work, or if it doesn't. When I don't get anything back, I tend to think I 'wasted' that referral.