Feeling Overwhelmed by Business Launch Noise?

Feeling Overwhelmed by Business Launch Noise?

Start Small, Grow Strong.

Energized and ready to launch your business, but the noise is deafening!

Social media, marketing fads, SEO companies – it's enough to make your head spin.

Here's a golden nugget that's stood the test of time: focus on building referrals first!

Why are referrals magic?

Trust Factor: People trust recommendations from their network. A referral is a built-in endorsement for your business.

Organic Growth: Referrals snowball – they start small and gain momentum as your satisfied clients spread the word.

Cost-Effective: Referrals leverage the networks of your happy customers, saving you marketing dollars.

Believe it or not, I built my first business that was a successful insurance agency from scratch three decades ago.

Back then, social media and the internet were in their infancy.

Fancy marketing tactics weren't an option!

But guess what?

I started with a handful of clients and grew to a team of 11 serving over 7,000!

The secret weapon? Referrals!

Building a business doesn't have to break the bank!

There's no sense in going broke and putting yourself in financial stress.

 Start small, budget wisely, and focus on delivering exceptional service.

As your profits grow, you can reinvest them back into the business to fuel organic growth.

Remember, unless you have a generous benefactor like a rich aunt, uncle, or private equity brother, sustainable growth is key!

How to Ignite Your Referral Engine?

Social Media Savvy: If it aligns with your brand, use social media strategically to showcase your expertise and share valuable content, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.

Exceptional Service is Key: This is the heart of it all.

Wow your clients with exceptional service that surpasses their expectations.

They'll be your biggest fans, raving about you to their network!

Referral Incentives:

Consider offering referral programs to sweeten the deal and motivate your happy clients to become brand ambassadors.

Technology allows you to connect with a global audience today, making your referral network potentially massive. But don't get lost in the noise. 

Start small, build trust with exceptional service, and let referrals organically fuel your growth!

P.S. Paid advertising can be a powerful tool later but focus on building a foundation of trust and referrals first.

Thank you for reading!

Want to learn more about navigating ups and downs of running a business?

Check out my website at cashing-up.com for additional tips, tricks, and resources.

Here's to your success, and remember, you've got this!


Special Thanks to my team:

CPGlending.com – Private commercial financing

MortgageCompetitivePartners.com – Self-employed mortgage niche program

#businessgrowth #referralmarketing #entrepreneurlife #caghingup #cpglending



Ben Fanning

I interview exceptional CEO's and executives who share their stories of success and triumph over adversity. 🎙️Host of Lead the Team (Top 2% Podcast on Apple/Spotify)

7mo

Hey John, referrals are definitely the ultimate business growth strategy

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Devyn Wood

Helping Executives & Entrepreneurs get Exposure on LinkedIn 💪 | Founder @ LockedIn Labs | VP of Global Media at Social Boost

7mo

Good point! John Titolo Jr 💥

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Debra Wheatman, CPRW, CPCC

Professional Branding Expert ★ Advisor to Aspiring Board Leaders ★ Author ★ Story Teller ★ Career Trajectorist

7mo

Excited to read this, John!

Wilton Rogers

The Automation Guy - Sharing knowledge and resources with businesses looking to maximize automation potential

7mo

Couldn't agree more! John Titolo Jr Building solid relationships and focusing on referrals can truly make or break a business.

Jordanna Eyre

Chief Sorceress | Jedi for Jedis ☯️ | I help wise business leaders release the weight of all they're holding | Understand & embody the energy systems of Creation so you can scale your vision with joy & freedom 🧬

7mo

This goes for any form of noise. If it’s negatively affecting us, it’s a sign that we’re not tuned into sovereignty… which is necessary for success ❤️

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