If you’ve ever relied on word of mouth but felt like it’s hit-and-miss, this session will change how you think about referrals. Justin Herald breaks down a simple, practical way to turn everyday conversations into consistent, trackable leads—without chasing people or spending money on ads.

You’ll see how to tap into a much bigger market than just your buyers, and how to make it ridiculously easy for people to refer you.

What You’ll Learn:

Why your best referrals often come from people who will never buy from you

The real reason most businesses don’t get consistent referrals

How to turn word of mouth into a structured, repeatable system

Why simplicity is the key to getting more referrals

How to track referrals and follow-ups without chasing

Different ways to reward referrals (and when to do it)

Why It Matters:

Most business owners treat referrals as something that “just happens.” The reality is, without a system, you’re leaving money on the table. When you make referrals easy, visible, and consistent, you create a steady flow of warm leads who already trust you. That means less time chasing, less reliance on ads, and more predictable growth.

About the Speaker:

Justin Herald is a globally recognised entrepreneur and speaker who built a $20M+ brand from scratch. He’s known for his direct, practical approach to business growth, customer experience, and referral-based marketing.

Timestamps:

00:04 Introduction and background of Justin Herald

05:34 How referrals built his business from day one

06:42 The referral story that sparked the system

08:12 Why you should target people who won’t buy from you

10:23 The cost of not having a referral system

13:03 Why most people never ask for referrals

16:21 Building a referral network from existing clients

18:21 Making referrals instant and trackable

24:07 Using referrals alongside networking and marketing

30:12 Future upgrades and system improvements

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Discover Why Business Owners Who Listen And Act On Their Intuition Today Are More Profitable and More Fulfilled Than Ever Before … Even In A Looming Recession with Craigh Wilson.

In this episode of Business Owners Smashing It Online, we sit down with Craigh Wilson, intuitive mentor and author, who reveals why the most fulfilled and profitable business owners are the ones who listen to and act on their inner voice.

Whether you're just starting a side hustle or scaling a thriving enterprise, this conversation dives deep into clearing the mental and emotional blocks holding you back from unlocking your true genius.

Craigh shares how fear, imposter syndrome, and the stress of a looming recession can cloud your judgment and disconnect you from your unique superpower. But the good news? Your intuition already knows the way forward.

Tune in and discover the process Craigh uses to help entrepreneurs tap into their inner knowing to create breakthrough ideas, fulfilling impact, and sustainable profit—even in uncertain times.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Why intuition is your most underused business asset, especially during tough economic times.

How to identify and clear internal blocks like fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome.

The difference between imposter syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect (and how to find the sweet spot in between).

Real-life examples of world-changing businesses built on a "crazy" idea followed through with conviction.

How Craigh Wilson helps entrepreneurs reconnect to their giftedness and essence for deeper fulfillment and higher profit.

A powerful reminder: that next idea you're doubting could be the very thing your audience is waiting for.

This is the podcast for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners ready to ditch the overwhelm and start winning online. Each week, Nick brings in real-world experts to share practical strategies, powerful tools, and inspiring success stories—so you can grow your business without tech stress or wasted ad spend.

Born from a wildly successful webinar series running for over 7 years, this podcast is your DIY MBA in digital business. From AI tools, lead generation, video marketing, SEO, LinkedIn, podcasting, automation, and more—it's all here.

If you're great at what you do but struggle to get found online, this show is your shortcut to clarity, confidence, and results.

🎧 Subscribe now and start smashing it online—without being a tech wizard.

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