Need Biznik Success Stories

I am writing/working on some case study success stories for my next book and wonder if any members care to share what's worked for them in terms of building business and referrals.

I am the author of Duct Tape Marketing and this book is titled the Referral Engine.

3 Bizniks have posted replies

Posted by Lara Feltin, Seattle, Washington | 3 weeks ago

You might find some folks to contact directly, based on the comments they left in these threads about the use of Biznik:

How do you use Biznik?

What do you love about Biznik in 20 words or less

Whats your purpose for being in Biznik?

Use LinkedIn what's your experience?

Cofounder Biznik: Business Networking That Doesn't Suck
Posted by John Jantsch, Kansas City, Missouri | 3 weeks ago

Thanks Lara - perfect
Posted by John Beule, Tucker, Georgia | 3 weeks ago

Hi John,

I read your posts daily, and find your information the best of breed.

Here is my humble information regarding how we source for referrals:

The best time to get referrals we feel is after we make a sale. During this window of opportunity, there are 3 optimal times that you can ask for a referral:

1)After you’ve closed a sale, 2)after calling the customer with shipping information eg: ETA, and method. 3)after calling the new customer to see if they’ve received their product and how it is working for them.

First one happens the day of the sale, second happens after product ships, and third happens anywhere from a week to a month later.

Our success rate is for every 10 customers we approach in this manner, we get 3 referrals. The odds increase if the customer is a referral.

Sincerely,

John Beule Harp's Tarps www.harpstarps.com