TOO SHY

Not long ago, I was working with a consulting client and we discussed asking for referrals. She admitted she is reluctant when it comes to asking for them.

My response: the only thing you’ll get by being too shy about referrals is a thin wallet!

Whatever business you are in, referrals are critically important to growth. You literally cannot afford to be too shy when it comes to asking for referrals.

If you are a wallflower, find it difficult to start conversations, or can’t bring yourself to ask for referrals, you must take steps now to solve this problem. Ask your colleagues for help. Ask your clients for help. Ask anyone you know who is outgoing to help you learn how to be outgoing as well.

That is, unless you enjoy a thinner wallet.