019: How to Get Powerful Testimonials for Your Service Business (What to Ask and How to Ask It!)

I would argue that testimonials are one of the most POWERFUL marketing tools for your business. We live in a world that runs on reviews, and positive feedback from someone else (even if we don’t personally know them) can make a HUGE difference in whether or not we buy something. And, let’s be real, your past customers aren’t going to just send you a testimonial just because. They’ve got their own life and stuff going on! So, you’ve got to ask them and ASK THEM WELL. In this episode, I’m teaching you exactly how I ask my clients for testimonials. We dive into what to say, how to say it, and some dos and don’ts along the way. I’ve been asking for testimonials this way for about 2 years now, and it totally works! So, if you’re ready to have raving reviews for your business, this episode is FOR YOU. Get excited to have some clear strategies to implement today! Episode Highlights: - 3 reasons why testimonials are game changer for your business - Why you should never just email your past client “asking for a testimonial” - How to create an easy system to ask for feedback - Exact questions you should be asking your past clients in order to get answers you’ll actually want to share - REAL reviews from some of my clients as examples of how powerful reviews can be when you do good work and ask good questions - The most important question style you should be asking - How to get clients to put the review on other spots like Facebook, Wedding Wire, Google, etc. - How to ask for construction criticism and actually utilize it for your own good - Why getting permission to use a review matters Stay tuned next week for even more content on testimonials! Links Mentioned in Episode: - Get 30% off + a free trial of Dubsado with the code “ELIZABETH30” - See reviews on my website - Get the full show notes - Come hang out on Instagram! If you're a new business owner who still doesn't have a website yet, I made something for you. It's a free 15-page guide that walks you through exactly what you need to launch your first website — what to skip, what actually matters, and the five steps to go from zero to live. No coding, no big budget, no perfection required. Plus you'll get 20% off my Showit templates inside! Get it FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/ Need some extra pages to improve or add onto your Showit website, BUT you’re not in the market for an entirely new template? You need my Add On Templates for Showit! You'll find add ons like speaker pages, podcast pages, quiz lead magnets, favorite things pages, Link in Bio pages, and more. Use the code “BBPOD”to save 15% on your add on or full site template for a limited time: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop