Amazingly enough, I’ve worked with clients were afraid to ask for referrals.  I have seen and heard of studies where when people were asked if they had been asked for referrals from a business professional they hired, the majority said no.  When asked if they would provide referrals if they were asked, 94 out of 100 clients said they would; however only 11 out of 100 clients are ever asked. 

Most likely, your clients are your clients because they trust you and feel you are competent, so logically you would have to assume that they would gladly give you referrals if you would just ask them.  The fear, I believe, comes in because they aren’t sure whether or not their clients will actually give them referrals. A lot of us tend to think that, for some reason, we are not worth such a request.   

If you could be of even better service, or if you have clients who are not totally satisfied with what you do for them, wouldn’t you like to know?  If you know, at least you have the opportunity to change or to adapt.  Knowing allows you input that you may not otherwise receive, and puts you in a position to make changes if you want to keep your clients.  It makes your clients harder to steal by someone else (a competitor).  So, what are you really afraid of and how bad can the outcome possibly be?

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Anne Bachrach Work Life Balance Podcaster and Author

Anne Bachrach is a renowned expert in accountability and has helped business owners for over 25 years to achieve their ideal business and life. She believes that personal accountability is the key to success, and having someone to answer to regularly about progress is a powerful motivator. Anne has authored many books, including "Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule!", "Live Life with No Regrets; How the Choices We Make Impact Our Lives", and "The Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, No Excuses!". She has also co-authored the book "Roadmap to Success" with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard.

Anne has been podcasting since 2008, sharing her business success principles and resources on The Accountability Coach Podcast. She also started The Accountability Minute in 2018, which is a daily, single, simple, and doable idea to help individuals stay accountable and achieve their goals. With her fresh approach to business and emphasis on personal accountability, Anne Bachrach is a valuable resource for any business professional looking to accelerate their results and achieve their highest potential.