Instead of saying “Do you know anyone who might need my services?” try narrowing it down:
“I’m looking to connect with small business owners in healthcare who might benefit from relationship-based marketing.”
“Do you know one or two people in your network who would appreciate an introduction?”
Give them language they can use when referring you. For example:
“If you introduce me, you could simply say: David helps professionals grow their business through networking and referral systems.”
Provide a short sentence, brochure, or link that they can pass along.
Frame it as an opportunity for them to strengthen relationships:
“If someone you know is looking for ways to get more referrals and build stronger business relationships, I’d be glad to be a resource for them.”
Always acknowledge their time and trust:
“I appreciate any introductions you’re comfortable making.”
Follow up with a thank-you message if they do make a referral.
Ask after you’ve delivered value or built trust (e.g., after a successful meeting or when they express satisfaction with your work).
Keep it conversational and friendly, not pushy.
I’ve really enjoyed [working with you / connecting with you / having you in my network]. One of the most rewarding parts of what I do is helping business owners and professionals create more referrals and build strong, lasting relationships.
I’m looking to meet a few [business owners / sales professionals / professionals in (your niche, e.g. healthcare, finance, etc.)] who want to grow their business through networking and referral systems. If you know one or two people who might appreciate this, would you feel comfortable introducing us?
I’d be grateful for any introductions you’re comfortable making. Thank you for thinking of me, and I’ll be sure to take great care of anyone you connect me with.
Key Notes:
Opening Thought:
“When we give, we receive. When we connect, we create value — and value deserves recognition.”
In TRM, a referral reward isn’t a bribe or a commission — it’s a symbol of appreciation.
You took time to build trust, understand needs, and connect the right people. That’s real work.
And when that connection creates success, it’s only fair that your contribution is acknowledged.
Key Point: The reward celebrates the relationship, not the transaction.
Realtors, consultants, and marketers receive referral bonuses all the time.
Companies call them “finder’s fees” or “affiliate commissions.”
Even when you recommend a great restaurant, you’re influencing business — you just don’t get paid for it.
TRM simply formalizes what the world already does — with integrity.
Every successful referral should create:
A win for the client who gets a trusted solution.
A win for the business that gains a new customer.
A win for the referrer who made it happen.
That’s the TRM Way — everyone benefits, and relationships deepen.
In TRM, we only refer people and businesses we truly believe in.
That’s what keeps this system honest and powerful.
The reward doesn’t replace integrity — it rewards it.
“You don’t get rewarded for selling.
You get rewarded for serving.
You’re not earning a fee — you’re earning trust, recognition, and gratitude.”
You can say:
“In TRM, we start with giving — because genuine giving builds trust. But when that giving creates measurable value, accepting a reward doesn’t corrupt the act. It completes it.”
Altruism gets the relationship started.
Reward sustains the ecosystem.
If everyone only gave and no one received, the system would eventually drain energy. The TRM model ensures balance — giving, receiving, and growing together.
This is one of the core truths of human connection:
When you give without expecting anything, people naturally want to return the favor.
But — and this is vital — receiving is part of the same spiritual law.
Denying a fair reward can actually block reciprocity.
By accepting it with gratitude, you allow the cycle to continue.
You might share:
“It’s not selfish to receive. It’s selfish to stop the flow of giving and receiving.”
Encourage them to see the financial reward as:
A gesture of gratitude, not greed.
An acknowledgment of contribution, not compensation for manipulation.
A reinvestment in future giving — the reward enables you to do more good.
You can say:
“When you’re rewarded for connecting others, you’re being empowered to help more people, attend more events, and create more opportunities.”
That’s how TRM transforms individual generosity into community prosperity.
In TRM, rewards don’t diminish altruism — they multiply it.
When giving becomes sustainable, more people can give more often.
“A world where giving is rewarded is a world where more giving happens.”
That’s what TRM is building — a culture where generosity and prosperity go hand in hand.
Here’s something you could say directly:
“If your heart leads with service, that’s perfect — keep that spirit. But when your service helps someone earn new business, the TRM reward is simply the network’s way of saying ‘thank you for being a giver.’
It’s not payment — it’s partnership.”
Opening Thought:
“Many of us were raised to believe that the highest form of giving expects nothing in return. And that’s true — pure giving builds trust and integrity. But in TRM, we take that one step further. We believe giving and receiving are two halves of the same circle.”
“Altruism — giving from the heart — is at the core of TRM. It’s what makes this community so strong and authentic.
When you refer someone, it should come from a place of wanting to help — not from chasing a reward. But here’s the truth: when your giving leads to real, measurable value — a new client, a solved problem, a successful connection — accepting a reward doesn’t diminish your giving. It completes it.”
“The TRM system is built on reciprocity — the natural flow of giving and receiving. When we give without expecting, we plant seeds. When we receive with gratitude, we water them.”
If you refuse to receive, you actually interrupt the cycle. You stop the energy of generosity from circulating. That’s why we say: it’s noble to give, and wise to receive.
“The TRM reward isn’t a ‘payment.’ It’s not a commission. It’s simply an acknowledgment that your effort created value for others. You helped two people succeed — and the community recognizes that contribution.”
You might say: “Receiving a referral reward doesn’t make you greedy; it makes you part of the system that keeps generosity sustainable.”
“When giving and receiving stay in balance, the community thrives. When someone gives a great referral, we celebrate them. When someone receives a reward, they’re empowered to give again. That’s how TRM turns individual kindness into collective prosperity.”
“If your heart leads with service — keep it there. But when the network rewards your service, receive it with grace. Because every time you accept with gratitude, you’re saying, ‘This system works — and I’m part of it.’”
