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Sales Referral System That Works

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The Slow Pitch - Sales Training Podcast for Salespeople & Business Owners

Looking to elevate your sales game? The Slow Pitch is your go-to sales training podcast designed to equip both salespeople and small business owners with practical, proven sales techniques that drive results. From foundational sales tips to advanced strategies, we offer insights that help you close more deals and streamline your sales process.

Why Listen to The Slow Pitch?

  • Sales Tips – Boost performance with practical, actionable advice.
  • Small Business Sales Strategies – Sell effectively, even while multitasking.
  • Sales Coaching – Expert guidance tailored for busy schedules.

Slow Pitch Sales topics include:

  • Listening for Cues – Uncover buying signals to forge stronger connections.
  • Personality-Based Selling – Adapt your approach for more persuasive pitches.
  • Customer-Driven Conversations – Communicate to naturally guide buyers to a “yes."

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Whether you’re launching your career or have years of sales success behind you, The Slow Pitch offers fresh perspectives to help you stay competitive. Our goal is to give every salesperson, entrepreneur, and business owner the confidence and tools to close deals and grow their business.

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Topics Covered On The Slow Pitch

Cold Calls

How to Make a Cold Call

What To Do When It Goes Wrong

How to Recover

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DiSC Profiles

How Do DiSC Profiles Work

What To Do With Each

What To Say To Each

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Handling Rejections

How To NOT Take It Personal

How To Change The Momentum

What It Really Means

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LinkedIn Selling

How To Sell The Right Way

How To Show Up Naturally

What To Never Do On LinkedIn

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B2B Selling

How To Sell To Businesses

How To Qualify Quickly

When To Back Away

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Difficult People

What To Say When Things Go Bad

How To Approach That Guy

When To Walk Away

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Learn how to build a sales referral system that actually works. Discover when to ask for referrals, how to position the ask naturally, and use a client feedback tool to drive introductions. Ideal for sales pros, consultants, and business owners who want consistent, high-quality referrals.
You can’t rely on word-of-mouth or hope to get referrals. Even happy clients don’t just send referrals. Because of this, you’re likely leaving potential sales, deals, and revenue on the table. In this episode of The Slow Pitch Podcast, Rob breaks down a proven sales referral system designed to turn satisfied clients into your best lead source… without making it awkward. Nobody likes awkward. This system is so simple anyone can use it.

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“I don’t want to seem pushy.”
“I never know the right time to ask.”
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…then this episode is for you.

Rob’s practical approach offers real-world insights into how a strategic sales referral system can be the foundation of sustainable growth—without increasing your cold outreach or marketing spend.
And yes, there’s even a bonus. Download the Client Review Tool he discusses in this episode here. You can start using it right away and customize it for your sales process. Get it here: https://theslowpitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Review-Checksheet-Copy.xlsx

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Share this episode with someone who could use a better referral process in their sales approach.

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03:41 When is the best time to ask?
05:47 Can I Ask Older Clients?
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The Slow Pitch Sales Podcast Hosts

Rob from the sales podcast the slow pitch

Rob

While he hasn't been in sales for his entire life, he's learned a lot about what it means to sell. His philosophy is to not sell, to get the prospect to realize they need what he has and ask for the contract. He'd be surprised if you didn't learn at least one tip an episode.

Lane from the Sales podcast The Slow Pitch

Lane

Lane works in the website and hosting world and has had the same struggles every new salesperson has when starting out. He may have been frustrated by prospects ghosting him, he knew where to turn when he needed help: The Slow Pitch Podcast.

Do You Have a Sales Question?

Ever run into a sales situation that you didn't know how to handle? Send us an email with your question with as much detail as you can and we'll work it into a future show.