#43 – How to Build a Scalable Word-of-Mouth Strategy That Converts
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What if your next sales or client came from a DM, a friend-of-a-friend, or a happy customer who couldn’t stop talking about you?
In this episode of Millions Were Made, Jessica Marx is joined by her right-hand, Brooke Dumas, to break down the exact referral strategies behind Tailored Premier’s client acquisition model. Together, they share how referral programs drive powerful growth when set up correctly and why they’re still one of the most underleveraged tools in most businesses.
Whether you’re service-based, product-based, or running a brick-and-mortar, Jessica walks you through the frameworks they use for their clients to turn satisfied customers into brand advocates and strategic partnerships into a steady pipeline.
You’ll learn how to structure your own referral program, what to offer, how to market it, and most importantly, how to take care of the people who are sending business your way.
Highlights:
(00:01) Why referrals built Jessica’s business—and how you can replicate the model.
(02:35) Why referral programs are low-cost, high-return acquisition channels.
(05:27) How to structure payout models for high-ticket vs. low-ticket offers.
(07:46) The compounding value of brand awareness through referral traffic.
(09:40) Why customer experience is the real foundation of a strong referral engine.
(12:06) How to nurture your referral partners to keep business flowing.
(14:30) Jessica’s SOPs and best practices for long-term referral partnerships.
(16:08) The right way to qualify referrals before introductions are made.
(18:34) The 3 core components of a high-converting referral program.
(20:24) Why consistent follow-up and backend processes make all the difference.
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram: @millionsweremade | @thejessicamarx
Work with Jessica: Tailored Premier
Website: Millions Were Made
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