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March 5, 2025 47 mins

Are you tapping into the full potential of your referrals, or are they just names on a list?

Many financial advisors rely on referrals, but few know how to turn them into warm introductions that lead to real business growth.

In this episode, referral coach Bill Cates shares his proven Three Rs Framework—Relevance, Reputation, and Referrals—to help advisors attract more ideal clients and scale their practice.

Listen in to learn the secret to effective marketing, how to position yourself as the go-to advisor in your niche, and what it takes to build a business that grows through relationships.

Bill shares:

  • The secret to powerful marketing
  • The 3 Rs: Relevance, Reputation, and Referrals
  • How to build a reputation that attracts ideal clients
  • How to define your right-fit client
  • The difference between referrals and warm introductions
  • How to create a client experience that fuels introductions
  • The #1 mindset shift advisors need to master client advocacy

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