I usually start by
asking for referrals at the fabric stores, they usually give some great references you can start with.
Both my wife's realtor friend and my stylist have
made asking for a referral part of the way they do business during the busy times.
Remember that when you are networking you are not asking people if they know of an opening or to give you a job, you are
just asking for referrals or advice.
Whenever a client contacts you or when the annual renewal notice is mailed to the client you have another great opportunity to follow up
with asking for a referral.
Review examples of referral letters online for suggestions
on asking for a referral, using referrals in your cover letters, and saying thank you for a job referral.
Ask for referrals among all your networks, including vendors, former coworkers in good standing, present coworkers, fellow business owners, and friends and family.
This isn't unexpected, as real estate professionals who provide good service and
ask for referrals almost always do well.
When you call them up a few days
later asking for referrals, you'll get a better response as you started by giving to them first, before you asked for anything!
Asking for referrals at first glance sounds great but a referral for credit repair is like a referral on a resume....