About Golden Referrals

Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing tool available. People that have seen your product, experienced your service and know your on-going commitment will refer your business the most. Golden Referrals provides you the opportunity to build quality business relationships and expand your business network. Golden Referrals members work together to generate qualified sales leads and profitable business growth.

We encourage you to reach out to any member of Golden Referrals to learn more about how referral marketing has helped their business succeed. To get started select a Networking Group from the left hand navigation link. Locate a networking group in your area and identify a member that you feel would be a good lead source for your business. Reach out to the member to introduce your business and schedule a visit to one of the weekly Golden Referral meetings.

About Golden Referrals:
Golden Referrals was formed to create a network of business professionals focused on working together to drive quality business growth for each member. We strive for a diverse membership and an enjoyable business atmosphere. As our membership base grows, so do the referrals we generate.

Why Join:
Increase sales by networking with active business professionals. Studies show that your friends and clients miss referral opportunities because they don't know how to identify potential clients for your business. Your referral team will help educate you on the triggers that business associates, friends and family need to know in order to recognize referral opportunities for you.

Good Referrals:
Good Referrals start with you. Each member's business needs are different. That is why we meet each week. We learn from each other so we can identify good referrals for the group. A referral is not a guaranteed sale, but an open invitation to discuss your business with a pre-qualified client. By learning to speak about your business in concise, specific terms your referral team will become more effective at referring your business.

I Don’t Have Business to Refer:
The fear of not being able to give back to the group often prevents individuals from participating in networking activities. Don't allow this fear to hamper your decision. As you get to know the members of your team you will become a pro at recognizing the triggers that open conversation to refer business. Your business colleagues and friends will appreciate the fact that you now have resources for them that go well beyond the scope of your business.

Take Advantage of Golden Referrals:
Locate a networking chapter in your area and contact one of the members to arrange a time to visit. Most Golden Referral chapters meet weekly. That is the first step to building your business network and referral base. At the meeting take advantage of the time to share with the group your goals and what makes a quality referral for your business. Visit a second time and see how the group performed after just one week. If you are satisfied with the results, discuss with the Chapter Membership Coordinator your intentions to join the group.

Membership Restrictions:
Membership is restricted by business classification to prevent conflicts within the group. That means you should get started now before your business classification is held by another chapter member. If you are not sure if your business classification in open you can contact a member of the networking team for clarification.

Types of Businesses:
Golden Referrals is open to all businesses. If your business classification is not listed, we will add it. Each chapter has a Membership Committee that makes final decisions on business classifications and membership. If you have questions on how to reach a member of the Membership Committee you can contact any Golden Referrals member.