There's a simple way to double your customer base without spending a dollar on marketing.

I know because when I got started, I had to use this strategy because I didn't have any money

to spend on marketing. I'm talking about referrals. Referrals are one of the most powerful tools

for growing your business, but most people ask for referrals all wrong.

Today, I'm going to show you the right way to ask for referrals and when to ask them to maximize your results.

I'm going to share with you with some of the best tips I got from my father when it comes to referrals,

who's one of the top salesmen in his field for over 20 years.

Welcome back to the $100 MBA show.

I'm your host, Omar Zinholm, where it help you start, grow, and scale your business with practical business lessons.

Three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Today's Q&A Wednesday where we answer a question from one of you, one of our listeners,

one of our subscribers, one of our community members.

Today's question is from Franco and he asks, what's the right way to ask for referrals?

Frank, this is a great question because when you have a happy customer, they can become your best salesperson.

Referrals is not just about the asking.

It's about the timing, the strategy, and understanding human psychology.

I'm going to break it down for you. Don't worry. Starting with step one, ask for referrals the right way.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when asking for referrals is being too vague.

My dad was in car sales. He was one of the top salesmen for Accura cars in the U.S.

He was the number one salesman on the Eastern Seaboard.

And I learned a ton from him because I used to go to work with him on Saturdays.

I used to work at the wash base, wash cars at the dealership.

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