The Coaching r(E)volution

5 Mistakes that Block Referrals in Your Business (& what to do instead)


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If you’ve ever wished more people would just send great clients your way... this episode is for you.

Referrals are one of the easiest, most effective ways to grow your business. They’re warmer, more cost-effective, and way more aligned with the heart-centered way most coaches and practitioners want to grow. And in 2025—when trust is everything and people want real-deal transformation over polished sales pages—they’re more important than ever.

But most coaches unintentionally block referrals without even realizing it. In this episode, I’m naming 5 of the most common mistakes that stop referral flow in its tracks—plus 2 bonus ones I couldn’t leave out. I’m also giving you supportive reframes and mini-strategies for each one. You’ll walk away feeling more empowered, clear, and ready to magnetize amazing new clients through the relationships you already have.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Why referrals are so much more powerful than cold outreach or ads

  • The #1 fear that stops coaches from asking for referrals (and how to shift it)

  • The surprising reason vague messaging kills referrals—and how to fix it

  • Why “sounding professional” can actually backfire in your outreach

  • What to do before you reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with

  • How being deeply transformational in your work naturally fuels referral flow

  • What a “referral event” is and why even a small list is enough to host one

Special Invitation: Become a Referral Magnet (Free 5-Day Event!)

This episode is also a teaser for something I’m incredibly excited about: my free 5-day experience Become a Referral Magnet — a hands-on, transformational event where I’ll teach you how to activate more referrals in your business with strategy, authenticity, and heart.

✔️ We’ll help you shift the inner fears that block your asking ✔️ You’ll get real-time writing support & feedback ✔️ You’ll create messaging that clicks (and actually works) ✔️ And you’ll leave with a keep-in-touch system & a plan to host a referral event

People started generating new leads before the 5 days were even over last year. And this year’s version is even more powerful. 

Join Become a Referral Magnet Here! 

 

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The Coaching r(E)volutionBy Joanna Lindenbaum

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