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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 6 MIN

#117 - You Have Nothing to Lose

from Referrals Done Right · host Scott Grates

In this solo Thursday riff of Referrals Done Right, Scott tackles one of the biggest barriers to building relationships and growing a referral based business. Fear. More specifically, the fear of rejection that shows up when it is time to make a call, schedule a meeting, or reach out to someone new. Scott challenges RDR Nation to recognize that this fear is often rooted in ego. When we focus too much on how we might be perceived, we stop focusing on the person we are trying to help.To shift that mindset, Scott introduces a simple equation that reframes the entire situation. Zero minus zero equals zero. Before the call, visit, or outreach attempt, you have nothing. If the interaction does not go the way you hoped, you still have nothing. You did not lose anything. In fact, you gained experience and feedback that helps you grow. The lesson is simple but powerful. When you lead with a servant’s heart and focus outward instead of inward, the fear of rejection begins to lose its power In this episode, you will learn:• Why fear in sales and networking is often rooted in ego• How shifting your focus from inward to outward changes your approach to relationships• The simple equation that reframes rejection and removes the fear of trying• Why failure is feedback and an essential part of growth• A practical challenge to push through fear and take action this week---Scott Grates' Links:Referrals Done Right - https://www.referralsdoneright.orgReferrals Done Right FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/296359076662332Scott Grates Website - https://www.scottgrates.comLove Living Local  - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1Scott's - https://www.instagram.com/scottgratesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@scott.grates

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In this solo Thursday riff of Referrals Done Right, Scott tackles one of the biggest barriers to building relationships and growing a referral based business. Fear. More specifically, the fear of rejection that shows up when it is time to make a call, schedule a meeting, or reach out to someone new. Scott challenges RDR Nation to recognize that this fear is often rooted in ego. When we focus too much on how we might be perceived, we stop focusing on the person we are trying to help. To shift...

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