The Blog: Get The Referral,Revenue,Relationship,ROI

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How to Build a Strong Network of Local Business Referral Partners

How to Build a Strong Network of Local Business Referral Partners When a homeowner trusts you enough to recommend you, that’s one thing. When a local...

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Want Proven Referral Email Templates for Your Home Services Business?

Referral emails are one of the most effective tools in a home services company’s marketing arsenal. Whether you're tapping into the networks of happy...

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Featured Partner Spotlight: Day 41 Thrive

At GTR, we love partnering with companies that share our commitment to helping home services businesses grow sustainably, confidently, and profitably.

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The Ultimate Guide to Running a Referral Contest for Home Services Businesses

Referral contests are a game-changer for home services companies. Why? Because they leverage one of the most powerful marketing forces: word of...

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10 Brands with Referral Programs That Actually Work

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Behind the Partnership: GTR + Altruistic Advisory

At GTR, we’re obsessed with helping contractors grow — not just by adding new tech or chasing the next trend, but by building businesses that...

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Email Marketing: A Powerful Tool for Solar and Roofing Companies

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Why Your Sales Team Needs to Be Plugged-In, Fully Engaged, and Promoting Your Referral Program

As a home services business owner, you know that referrals are golden. They’re often the most cost-effective way to generate new leads and close...

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Behind the Partnership: GTR + Leap

What Happens When Contractors Get the Right Tools — and Use Them Together

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Referral Fees for Home Services: What They Are & Why They Work

Everything you need to know about paying—and earning—referral rewards

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How Does a Referral Work? A Simple Guide for Home Services Pros

Word-of-mouth is powerful. Referral programs just make it easier to harness. You’ve probably heard it before: “Referrals are the best kind of lead.”...

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Introducing Builder Prime — GTR's Featured Partner for April

Smarter Systems, Smoother Jobs, and More Referrals for Contractors We're thrilled to announce our April Featured Partner: Builder Prime – an...

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The Ultimate Playbook for Engaging Advocates and Boosting Referrals

In today’s competitive business landscape, engaging customers and referral advocates is no longer optional—it’s essential. It’s not enough to attract...

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10 Reasons Why Referrals Are the Best Leads

In the competitive world of home services, the quality of your leads can make or break your business. Sure, paid ads, email campaigns, and direct...

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Word-of-Mouth Marketing: How Your Network Can Become Powerful Brand Advocates

We’ve reached the grand finale of our series on why referrals are the best leads, and it’s time to end with a bang. Referrals aren’t just about...

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Why Referrals Bring In Better Qualified Leads And Quality Customers

Throughout this series, we’ve highlighted the exceptional advantages of referral leads—higher satisfaction, profitability, and loyalty, to name a...

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Improved Customer Satisfaction & Reviews: How Referrals Boost Brand Love

So far in our series, we’ve uncovered how referrals turbocharge trust, sales cycles, cost-effectiveness, conversions, profitability, retention, and...

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Natural Business Growth - The Power of Referral Marketing for Organic Expansion

You’re in the home services business, and you know there’s nothing like a good word-of-mouth recommendation. It’s the ultimate endorsement, one that...

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Loyal Customers Through Referrals: The Key to Retention and Growth

If you’ve been following along, we’ve covered the incredible perks of referral leads—higher trust, faster conversions, and increased profitability....

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Higher Profitability from Referrals: Why Your Business Should Lean In Further

Let’s talk business—your bottom line to be exact. You already know referral leads bring higher trust, faster sales, and better conversion rates. But...

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The Sales Rep App: Elevate Your Sales Process with Precision, Ease, & Unmatched Connectivity.

We know how crucial it is for your Sales Team to have the right tools to manage and maximize referrals efficiently. That's why our engineering team...

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How Referral Leads Boost Your Conversion Rates

As a home services business owner, you’ve probably felt the pain of low-quality leads that require endless follow-up. Sure, ads and paid campaigns...

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The GTR Metrics Dashboard: Data-Driven Insights for Your Business

At Get The Referral, we know how valuable data is to making the most of your referral program. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of...

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The Cost-Effective Lead Generation Strategy for Home Services Business Owners

Let’s face it—lead generation in the home services industry isn’t getting any cheaper. Whether it’s pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, buying leads, or...

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Why Referral Leads Accelerate Your Sales Cycle and Drive Growth

In today’s competitive home services industry, along sales cycleis more than just an inconvenience—it's a threat to your business’s bottom line....

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Why Trust in Referrals is the Secret to Growing Your Home Services Business

Let’s face it: in the home services industry, trust isn’t just important—it’s essential. Whether you’re a plumber, roofer, electrician, or HVAC...

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Why CPL and ROI Matter for Your Home Services Business

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. As a home services business owner, you’re no stranger to the challenges of keeping your marketing efforts on point...

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Is a High Return on Investment (ROI) In Lead Generation Important?

Absolutely! If you’re running a home services business, you know every dollar counts, especially when it comes to marketing. That’s why getting a...

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How to Measure the Effectiveness of Lead Generation Cost Reduction Strategies

Cutting lead generation costs is great, but if you’re not measuring the impact, you’re flying blind. As a home services business owner, you need to...

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10 Steps to Reduce the Cost of the Best Lead Generation Strategies

As a home services business owner, you probably know how challenging it can be to keep lead generation costs in check while still attracting...

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Overcoming the High Costs of Traditional Lead Generation in Home Improvement

In the competitive landscape of home improvement, businesses are constantly grappling with the challenge of generating high-quality leads while...

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Transform Your Referral Program with the GTR Wallet - Key Webinar Takeaways

We recently hosted an insightful webinar exploring how the GTR Wallet feature can revolutionize referral programs for home services companies. Here...

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Proven Success Strategies For The Best Partnerships In The Home Services Industry

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Mobile Marketing Strategies To Unlock Success For Home Services

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Top 10 Proven Digital and Traditional  Marketing Hacks to Grow your Business

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Enhancing Home Services With Powerful Digital Tools: Trends And Strategies

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How To Maximize Success From Home Services Industry Tradeshows

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How To Boost Referrals and Spread Holiday Cheer Through Rewards

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Giving Thanks: How to Turn Customer Appreciation into Loyalty and Sales

Customer experience is crucial in the field of home services. The client experience is often the differentiating feature that distinguishes a company...

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10 Reliable Ways To Handle Negative Business Reviews

In the highly competitive world of roofing and solar businesses, having a great online image is very important. Customers often start their trip by...

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The GTR Referral Program

Everything You Need to Know About the GTR Referral Program We've made some updates to our referral program, including awesome referral rewards. We...

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Unlocking Seamless Efficiency: Introducing API and Zapier Integrations

At Get The Referral (GTR), we are committed to continuously enhancing your experience and empowering your businesses with cutting-edge technology. We...

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How Social Media Can Drive Success for Solar and Roofing Companies

In 2023, the power of social media continues to shape the way businesses engage with their audience and drive growth. For us, a leading SaaS company...

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How Using Project Images Can Boost Your Home Improvement Business

In the competitive world of the home improvement industry, standing out and capturing the attention of potential customers is paramount. In this...

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Boost Your Business: The Benefits of Automating Your Referral Program

As a home improvement company, your referral program is crucial to growing your business. We understand this on a deep level at GTR. Referrals can be...

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Posigen: A GTR Customer Spotlight

Looking for an inspiring story about a customer who is leading the way in the renewable energy space? Look no further than PosiGen! This innovative...

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How to Effectively Use Mobile Push Notifications for Your Business

In the age of digital marketing, mobile app push notifications are a great way to keep customers engaged and increase your business’s retention...

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12 Powerful Referral Reward Ideas to Boost Your Business

Word of mouth marketing is one of the biggest drivers of revenue growth, but to be effective you need to promote, attract advocates, and measure...

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5 Referral Marketing Ideas For Your Company

The world of digital marketing is changing, and with it, the ways companies advertise their products and services. No longer are paid leads the most...

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GTR Competitor Comparison: Are We the Best for Your Business?

Who is Get The Referral Competing With? Get The Referral (GTR) makes it easy for companies to get more high-quality referrals from their customers....

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Good Reviews are Essential for Generating New Business

IIn the world of business, generating new customers is essential to keeping the doors open. In this blog post, we discuss how online reviews can...

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Boost Customer Engagement Using the Massive Power of Push Notifications

Push notifications have become a powerful tool in the marketing world because of their power to connect companies and users instantly. Below, we...

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SunPower Dealers Get More Leads and Sales with GTR

Get The Referral (GTR) understands that when a customer chooses to work with the SunPower network of solar power dealers, they can count on their...

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The GTR Step Challenge Amigos

GTR's First Step Challenge - A for Amigos We've worked hard to create a company culture that is built around collaboration and community. This year,...

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GTR's 2022 Top Solar Contractors

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GTR Cares & The San Diego Food Bank

At GTR, we take pride in our team of talented, skilled, and kind individuals. We are dedicated to our jobs while trying to make a difference in the...

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Get The Referral vs. Birdeye, ReferralRock, and ReferralCandy

Referral program platforms and customer advocacy software can yield incredible results for the companies that use them. In this article, we compare...

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The Top 5 Problems with Referral Programs

Referral Programs have the ability to become your company's most valuable source of new business. But the fact is, referral programs are not always...

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Everything You Need to Know About Customer Advocacy Software

I ripped open the white legal-sized envelope with excitement that I’d never had before for an electric bill. It was 40% lower than the last one! As I...

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5 Easy Steps to a Roofer Contractor Marketing Plan that Gets Results

As we approach the halfway point of 2022, now’s a great time to review your progress on this year's roofing business goals. If you’re not quite where...

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How to Promote Your Customer Referral Program

Table of Contents: What is Referral Marketing and Why is it Important? How to Attract Customer Referrals Customer Referral Program Ideas When to...

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CompanyCam & GTR Integration: Efficient, Easy, & Effective

At GTR, we are constantly striving to grow and improve in an effort to bring the best possible customer experience to the companies we serve. This...

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Digital Marketing for Solar Companies in 2022 - Success Tips & Advice

According to SEIA.org, the solar industry is booming in the United States, despite the ongoing pandemic. Initial price decreases due to growth over...

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GTR Cares - The 2022 Walk for Animals Event

Get The Referral (GTR) is a company that strives for trustworthiness, transparency, innovation, clarity, and collaboration. We've worked hard to...

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How To Get Roofing Leads That Become Really Happy Customers

Getting roofing leads isn’t always easy, but there are many proven ways to go about generating them. The important things to focus on are that the...

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Top Solar and Roofing Industry Trends You Must Know for Success in 2022

Happy New Year! Now that 2021 has come to a close, it's time to take a look at the upcoming trends in the residential solar and roofing industries as...

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4 Reasons You Should Increase the Transparency of Your Business

Transparency has been a hot topic among businesses of all sizes for decades. Most business owners typically think of how transparency can be applied...

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How To Get Your Salespeople to Ask for Referrals

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Why a Quality Customer Experience is Important to a Growing Business

A positive customer experience (CX) is something that most people hope for when interacting with any company. But what does CX include? How is it...

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The GTR Leadership & Planning Retreat 2021 - Part 2

Last week, we shared some key takeaways from Robert Magee following his speech at our 2021 Leadership & Planning Retreat. During the retreat, our...

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The GTR Leadership & Planning Retreat 2021 - Part 1

During the third week of October, the executive and management team at Get The Referral met for a Leadership and Planning Retreat in La Jolla,...

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What's a Branded Mobile App & What are the Advantages for My Business?

According to AtInternet.com, “A branded app is a mobile application created by a company to promote its brand. Branded apps typically reflect the...

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Leads and Referrals - Knowing the Difference

What Is The Difference Between Leads And Referrals? In our sales demonstration and training, we have our prospects and customers constantly asking us...

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How to Build Your Customer Referral Incentive Program.

Referral Incentive Program

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Making a Referral Agreement Can Help Your Business

The easiest, most common way to create a referral fee agreement is to either use an existing one or create your own. While the former is the simpler...

Webinar: Brand Reputation and Referrals

Brand Reputation is a key component of a company's success since happy customers are the best marketing investment you can have: they promote lead...

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How Can You Structure Your Referral Commissions?

Referral Commissions Referral marketing has so many benefits for your business that it’s easy to forget about rewarding the people that made those...

Webinar: How Referral Payments Can Attract New Customers and Add Revenue Streams

Our CEO, Jamey Vumback, spoke during this engaging round table discussion with our payment partner XTRM. Learn about embedding payments into your...

Panel: Home Service Software Update

The current scenario of economic uncertainty is definitely impacting all kinds of businesses: companies are adapting to home offices, searching for...

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How To Track Referrals: Why Is It So Important For Your Referral Program?

Effective referral marketing programs have two things: a defined goal and a way to track whether or not those goals are met. When you’re clear on...

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Referral Strategy: Identifying Your Potential Referral Sources

First of all, what are they? Referrals are among the most valuable prospecting methods used by salespeople to generate new leads, and thus new...

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Referral Marketing Statistics That Will Make You Want to Start or Relaunch Your Referral Program Now

Word-of-mouth marketing is a strategy that involves asking for and collecting referrals from current or past customers. On the most basic level, it...

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How to Setup a Referral Program for Your Business?

If you're looking to grow your business, retain the customers you already have, and reach your revenue goals. For that, you need to build a plan and...

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The Last Referral Marketing Guide You’ll Ever Need for Your Business

Referral Marketing is a powerful lead generation source for businesses of all sizes and in all industries. But why is it so effective and important,...

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Brand Advocacy: Everything Your Company Needs to Know About Brand Advocates & Ambassadors

The market has changed over the last decade. Internet and social media are two of the main reasons for that. As of May 2019, the total worldwide...

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The 5 Stages Of A Referral Program!

We know that referrals are an essential part of any business and I’m sure you can agree that they are the best leads with a higher close ratio. But...

California Solar Expo: How To Make Lead Buying and Referrals Work for You?

The California Solar Power Expo was a 2 days of education specifically targeted at the California solar, energy storage, home building, and emerging...

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The Sales Experience with Jason Cutter: Referrals Week

Jason Cutter knows that a long-term career in sales has many challenges, especially when it comes to effectively closing more sales in transparent...

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Why Millennials Are The Best to Refer Your Brand?

We know that referrals work throughout different age groups, but we also know that millennials (people who were born between 1981 to 2000) are the...

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Statistics About Referrals and Mobile You Should Know (with NEW stats)

Businesses are looking for other marketing strategies: television advertising is expensive and crowded, while radio advertising is almost obsolete....

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How to Grow Your Business with Referrals?

Are you ready to grow your business by starting a referral program or boosting your current one with a referral software that will be a game changer?...

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The Best Practices of a Referral Program (with NEW tips)

We know that implementing a Referral Program is important for every company; it turns happy customers into brand advocates and boosts any business...

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The Difference Between Leads and Referrals

In our sales demonstration and training, we have our prospects and customers constantly asking us if we sell leads or what is the difference between...

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We Compared 4 Referral Softwares For You

When choosing a referral software for your company, it’s essential to collect data and compare the available options. To help you with your decision,...

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Why Reviews and Social Shares Help your Referral Program

A few weeks ago, we wrote about referral and mobile stats you should know. They highlight the importance of the recommendation on people’s purchase...

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10 Tips to Reinvigorate Your Referral Program

You’re probably reluctant to read this because you already have an idea about referral programs: they don’t work. At least, they haven’t for you......

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How can a Referral App Connect with Your Customers?

Customers who feel valued by businesses are more likely to buy again than to look elsewhere. Customer loyalty is one of the most powerful...

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Building a Referral Software for a Small Company

As a small business owner, we know you are busy wearing many hats and putting all your efforts to make it work: from sales to customer services,...

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Why Your Referral Program Is Not Working?

Good customers want to do business with your company. Your best customers buy your products or services frequently, in larger amounts, and cause...

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Why Is Branded App Marketing So Important?

Before you rolled out of bed today, you probably used a mobile app. Maybe you snoozed your alarm clock app, checked your email, or perhaps you logged...

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Referral Marketing Trends

For decades, advertising was the main marketing effort for businesses to get their target interested in their products and convert new customers....

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How Can a Referral Software Improve Your ROI on Lead Generation?

For any company, a big factor of success is an effective marketing program. And as entrepreneurs, the goal is to capture as much market share as...

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3 Concepts to Convert Leads into Opportunities

Generating leads that will convert into customers is at the heart of every money-making business model. Developing and executing a lead generation...

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Do You Want to Save Thousands on Marketing in 2019?

It’s almost like an untamed explosion of cheer erupting inside your heart when you get a referral from a customer. Growing your business seems more...

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Where Can Solar Companies Find Qualified Leads?

Solar panels are not an item that people run to the store and grab on a whim. They are a major investment that people spend time thinking about and...

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How Can I Ask for Referrals?

First, let's start by defining referral marketing: this marketing method is based on the promotion of products or services to new customers through...

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Who Can Generate Qualified Leads to Your Company?

A regular influx of qualified leads is an essential part of success for most companies. You can spend a significant amount of time and money on lead...

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Why You Should Stop Buying Leads Now?

Should I buy leads? In many companies, the marketing and sales teams work in tandem, almost like they’re running a relay race. Marketing generates...

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Referral Rewards Can Be Very Rewarding

As a business, you may ask yourself why reward your customers for referrals. The simplest answer is because you stand to gain a hefty reward...

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How to Engage Sales Reps With Your Referral Program?

One challenge of starting a new referral program or any new marketing plan, is getting everyone on board, right? It is essential for your sales reps...

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Does My Business Need an App for Customers to Provide Referrals?

At Get The Referral, we offer a first of its kind product: a customized mobile app to manage your entire customer referral program. One question...