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Everybody’s Talking About You: Harnessing the Power of Referrals

Welcome to this bonus podcast episode! Clients who rave about you are marketing gold. When they bring in their friends or family members, they’re already pre-sold and more likely to convert. 

Turn your members into your best sales team with Alina Cooper and Heather Garrick in Episode 690: Everybody’s Talking About You: Harnessing the Power of Referrals. 

  • Simplify the ask: keep it easy, clear and one-step so referrals are no-brainers
  • Reward everyone: make it a win-win so the referrer and the friend feel great
  • Show it off: promote the referral program in studio, on socials and everywhere 
  • Time it right: ask members for referrals during that post-class buzz
  • Always incentivize: track, thank and recognize members—fast and personally 

Pick a month, plan a campaign, brief your team and measure what happens. This may become your favorite marketing tool, with big potential. Capitalize on the opportunity with Episode 690.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

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https://studiogrow.co/

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https://www.youtube.com/@studiogrowco/videos

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