How NOT to Introduce a Referral

Posted by Rick Dassler on January 24, 2008 at 8:00 am.
  1. I gave them your card, did they call you, yet?
  2. They know me, just call them and mention my name
  3. Yes, I have a friend who is looking to buy a… and I mentioned your name!
  4. What will you do for me if I pass your name along?
  5. I don’t know if they need your… but they seemed nice
  6. Give me your brochure and I’ll give it to them
  7. I’m not comfortable giving their name to anyone, but they said they’re buying a…
  8. Before I pass your name along, what’s your price?
  9. My friend just bought a…!
  10. I didn’t know you do that!
  11. No, I don’t know anybody
  12. Yes, I gave your name along with 2 others, so they can shop around