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  • An Over The Fence Referral System

    This happens every day in every neighborhood in America.

    I was grilling some steaks last Saturday when a new neighbor leaned over our adjoining fence to introduce herself. We chatted for a moment and our dogs got to know one another and then she asked me who I used as a vet. (The Over the Fence Referral!)

    As it turns out I love my dog’s vet and would recommend him to anyone who asked. (That’s Steve White at Fairway Animal Hospital)

    But, here is where it gets interesting.

    About a week later I got a letter in the mail from Fairway Animal Hospital letting me know that I had received a $10 credit on my account because I had referred my new neighbor Lynn to their practice.

    Okay, let’s recap what when on.

    • My vet asks every new client where they came from. Simple as this is, it’s the key to his system.
    • I get some appreciation for sending a referral
    • I got a marketing contact from my vet
    • I tell my new neighbor about the referral credit
    • She refers new clients too

    It’s not rocket science people. It’s a system.

    You can see the exact letter I got from my vet along with many more referral marketing examples by visiting Referral Flood

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    Posted by: John Jantsch on Apr 20, 05 | 9:09 pm
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