Niche Market Referrals
by Shayne Webber, Ph.D. on 07/12/10
It is exceedingly more efficient to fish from a stocked pond. If you place a large number of fish in a small area, you're going to get bites. This is why developing a niche market will help you get more referrals.
By understanding the business and needs of a specific industry you can put your self in the best position to help clients fulfill their needs. It is also easier to ask for and receive referrals when you have a target audience. If I am your CPA and ask you for referrals of other businesses owners you know...you might pass me some business. If I ask for businesses who do what you do or work with companies like yours...I will most certainly get at least a few referrals.
Having a target makes scoring much easier. If I don't know what I am trying to get, how will I get it? And how will you help me get it? Set a mark and get after it.
Take care and good referral hunting,
Shayne Webber, Ph.D.