Raving Referrals to Skyrocket Your Income with Brandon Barnum

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Welcome to the Serve No Master Podcast! This podcast is aimed at helping you find ways to create new revenue streams or make money online without dealing with an underpaid or underappreciated job. Our host is best-selling author, Jonathan Green.

Today's guest is Brandon Barnum, his life took an unexpected turn when he found himself struggling to pay for both daycare and his mortgage. With the help of roommates, he managed to cover some of the costs, but soon found himself bouncing mortgage checks. Determined to make a change, Brandon decided to enter the mortgage business. Luckily, he had a mentor who taught him the secrets of what he now refers to as raving referrals. This newfound knowledge transformed his income from a meager $20,000 per year to an impressive $200,000 in just 18 months. Motivated by the responsibilities of being a single father, Brandon made the difficult decision to leave his previous job to be there for his son.

In this episode Brandon Barnum discovers the key strategies to becoming referable, partnering with others in your industry, and repackaging your expertise in a way that naturally spreads your message. From creating affiliate programs to the art of asking for referrals, Brandon shares valuable insights on turning happy clients into brand ambassadors. Join us as we explore the power of referrals and how they can fuel the growth of your business.

Notable Quotes

- "It's not about you. It's about them. By you being referable, you become the solution to other people's challenges." - [Brandon Barnum]

- "That's why you wanna listen for that expression of appreciation. And when you hear that referral trigger, that's the perfect time to ask for a referral because that person has just given you that feedback that they like what you do." - [Brandon Barnum]

- "So we shift people's mindset from sales to service... If you're just focusing on surveys serving the client's needs and helping them get what they need and want, then it's not sales. It's just service." - [Brandon Barnum]

- "There are a certain type of person that will do whatever it takes. And that's something that is how you know someone's gonna be a great entrepreneur." - [Jonathan Green]

- "We are trained to be very competitive and to see everyone as a competitor... if someone gets introduced to my audience, they could take my audience. Right? They could be cooler than me or better than me. But this is not real life. Real life isn't high school." - [Jonathan Green]

Connect with Brandon Barnum

Website: ravingreferrals.com

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
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अध्यायों

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Referrals essential; uncommonly discussed topic. (00:00:57)

3. Entrepreneurship: Motivation, bills, and seizing opportunities. (00:03:53)

4. Unforgettable night with nice people in London. (00:07:54)

5. Gifts are about giving, not receiving. (00:11:30)

6. Older mindset: eat what you sell, be aggressive, view others as enemies, competitive, fear of losing the audience. (00:13:44)

7. Automate client referrals and incentivize brand ambassadors. (00:18:06)

8. Lower 2nd barrier, dress up like a rock star, referrals allowed. (00:21:19)

9. Phase 3: referrals for success, specify target. (00:24:23)

10. Memory issues, referrals, planting seeds for business. (00:25:50)

11. Limiting work load, contemplating expanding staff. (00:31:49)

12. Kindness and balance determine business success. (00:33:40)

13. Complicated rewards system, ethical questions, bad products. (00:36:47)

14. Referral program: 20% direct, 10% 2nd tier. (00:38:50)

15. Listen for appreciation, ask for referral, coaching. (00:43:11)

16. Make it simple for customers to pay. (00:46:30)

17. Reduced rates, focused work, reliable payments. (00:49:50)

18. Business coaches can bring in a friend, pay a fee for the session. Cool ideas gained, author has successful book. (00:51:27)