In this episode, Mitch Matthews dives into a common question from coaches: Should you reward referrals with money or gifts?

Drawing insights from Dan Pink’s book Drive, Mitch explains why offering monetary rewards for referrals can actually decrease motivation.

Instead, he shares a powerful and effective strategy that has helped him build a referral-based coaching business—one that feels authentic and beneficial for everyone involved.

Learn how to create a win-win-win referral system that encourages happy clients to introduce you to others while keeping the experience genuine and rewarding for everyone.

• ✅ Why offering money or gifts for referrals can backfire
  ✅ The psychology behind intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation (based on Dan Pink’s research)
  ✅ How to structure a referral system that feels natural and rewarding
  ✅ Mitch’s personal referral approach that has led to 75–80% of his coaching business being referral-based
  ✅ When and how to introduce your referral program to clients

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