Key takeaways for getting client testimonials
• Reframe testimonials as feedback requests – This removes the feeling of imposition and opens genuine dialogue
• Timing matters but isn’t everything – Strike while the iron is hot, but you can successfully ask years later with the right approach
• Use the three-step process:
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