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Fast Friday Win #18

October 10, 20251 min read

Fast Friday Win #18 – The 60-Second Referral Reminder

Most SME owners say they grow through word of mouth, but few actually systemise it.

Here’s a simple, repeatable win: the 60-second referral reminder.

Once a week, send one short message to a happy client or contact.
Something like:

“Hi [Name], I’m so glad you’re getting great results from [service/product]. If you know anyone else who could benefit, I’d really appreciate a quick introduction.”

That’s it.
No awkward pitch. No begging. Just a polite reminder that you’re open for business.


💡 Fast Win

Add a recurring reminder in your diary, one minute, once a week.
That single action can trigger a chain of new opportunities, introductions, and referrals.

Oliver Johnson is a business growth strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Oliver Johnson Coaching. Known as The Business Enabler, Oliver helps SMEs unlock extraordinary results through tailored coaching, smart sales strategies, and proven business development tools. With years of experience mentoring entrepreneurs and delivering powerful keynote talks like "Selling’s Simple, Right?", Oliver brings a practical yet inspiring approach to business success. When he's not on stage or coaching, you'll find him championing innovation, embracing new tech like AI, and sharing no-nonsense advice to help businesses thrive.

Oliver Johnson

Oliver Johnson is a business growth strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Oliver Johnson Coaching. Known as The Business Enabler, Oliver helps SMEs unlock extraordinary results through tailored coaching, smart sales strategies, and proven business development tools. With years of experience mentoring entrepreneurs and delivering powerful keynote talks like "Selling’s Simple, Right?", Oliver brings a practical yet inspiring approach to business success. When he's not on stage or coaching, you'll find him championing innovation, embracing new tech like AI, and sharing no-nonsense advice to help businesses thrive.

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