Scrappy ABM The Referral Playbook: How to Scale the Most Underrated Pipeline Source | Ep. 267
If you are not hitting your pipeline goals, you might be ignoring the easiest way to generate revenue: a systematic referral program. Mason Cosby argues that most organizations leave millions of dollars on the table simply because they do not know how to ask for referrals effectively.
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Many revenue leaders fall into the trap of thinking referrals are serendipitous or awkward to request. In this episode of Scrappy ABM, Mason breaks down a repeatable process to turn referrals into a scalable revenue engine. He explains exactly when to make the ask, how to structure incentives so everyone wins, and why even offboarding can be a prime opportunity for growth.
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What We Cover
- The three common referral camps: Why most companies either never ask, only get referrals by accident, or rely on a single salesperson to do all the work.
- The "Wingman Referral" concept: How to structure incentives (inspired by Acquisition.com) that reward both the person making the referral and the new prospect.
- Asking at the close: Why new customers are actually the best source of referrals immediately after they sign the contract.
- Leveraging QBRs: Using Quarterly Business Reviews to remind happy clients about referral incentives with a one-time invoice discount.
- Monetizing offboarding: A strategy to waive final invoices in exchange for introductions when a client leaves due to budget cuts.
- The economics of referrals: How to calculate the right incentive amount based on your existing Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC).
- Target Account Mapping: Moving away from generic "who do you know" questions to asking for specific introductions within your target market.
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Resources
- Acquisition.com: The source of the "Wingman Referral" concept mentioned by Mason.
- Scrappy ABM: Visit for more ABM tips and strategies.
- Connect with Mason: Connect with Mason on LinkedIn for a conversation about ABM.
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