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Asking for Endorsements or Favors
Asking for Endorsements or Favors
Asking for Endorsements or Favors
Sample Request
Lee, the other day, you thanked me for making this deal so painless. You said my help building
internal support led to a really successful implementation. Thank you for such kind words.
Would you be willing to post something similar as a LinkedIn endorsement? As a salesperson,
endorsements from customers are so valuable, and I’d be very grateful. It could be something
simple like this: “Robbie made this deal so painless. She really helped me to build internal
support, which led to such a successful implementation.” If you don’t have the time or aren’t
permitted to make such an endorsement, I understand. Thanks!
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Asking for a Favor: Request Template
[Name of referrer], as you know, I’m always building my business. I understand that [company
of interest] is looking for [the services you provide] and I see that you know [name of contact],
who is [contact’s role]. As a [your role], introductions from other customers are so valuable, and
I’d be very grateful if you could help me connect. It could be something simple like this: “[Your
name] was really helpful with [how you were helpful]. I’d like to connect you two, because [your
pronoun] might be able to help you, and because in any case, [your pronoun] is a good person
for you to know.” If you don’t have the time or [other convenient excuse for them], I understand.
Thanks!
Sample Request
Maria, as you know, I’m always building my business. I understand that Acme Corporation is
looking for the services we provide, and I see that you know Alex, who runs their IT department.
As a salesperson, introductions from other customers are so valuable, and I’d be very grateful if
you could help me connect. It could be something simple like this: “Robbie was really helpful
with building internal support which led to a successful implementation. I’d like to connect you
two, because she might be able to help you, and because in any case, she’s a good person for
you to know.” If you don’t have the time or aren’t permitted to make such an introduction,
I understand. Thanks!
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