Global Referral Summit

Ready to launch your B2B referral marketing strategy?The Global Referral Summit has Practical ideas, proven formulas, and strategies from global experts, entrepreneurs, and authors. Seed your brand, nurture your network, and scale your business; all through Engineered word of mouth.Listen to Bob Burg, Ivan Misner, Meredith Elliot Powell, Stacey Brown Randall, Neeraj Shah, Lindsay Adams and more.

Global Referral Summit is a business podcast hosted by Pravin Shekar, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Pravin Shekar hosts Global Referral Summit, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Lawrence Wong- Referral strategies for Financial and Insurance advisors

  May 29, 202524 minS1

  <p>Why Your Referral Strategy Is Failing—and How to Fix It</p><p>Referrals are powerful—but only when done right. In this episode, Lawrence breaks down why most referral strategies fail and what advisors and business owners must do to turn things around.</p><p>We explore:</p><p>The #1 killer of referrals: Neediness and desperation</p><p>Why your referral strategy begins the moment you walk into a client meeting</p><p>How failing to set expectations upfront leads to lost opportunities</p><p>Why most advisors treat referrals as an afterthought—and why that’s a huge mis...

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  Episode #19

  Jayanthra Jayachandran- My experiences with Referral Marketing

  Apr 18, 202527 minS1

  <p></p><p>Resistance to change is real—even when it comes to something as valuable as referral marketing.</p><p>In this episode, we hear from a founder who faced internal pushback when shifting focus toward building a referral-driven growth engine. What followed was a data-backed transformation: identifying where real conversions came from and standardizing referrals as a company-wide responsibility.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p>Why early referral efforts can backfire without structure</p><p>How to embed referral ownership across teams</p><p>The MAP (Measurable Accountability Plan) approach to tracking results</p><p>How tech and...

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  Episode #18

  Tiffanie Kellogg- How to find time for Referral Marketing

  Mar 27, 202527 minS1

  <p>🎙 Are Your Clients Really Your Best Referral Source?</p><p><br></p><p>Most businesses rely on client referrals, but in this episode, Tiffany breaks down why your network—not just your clients—can be a far more powerful referral engine.</p><p><br></p><p>🔑 What you'll learn:</p><p>✔️ The 8 types of referral sources (and why clients aren’t #1)</p><p>✔️ A shortcut to getting referrals faster without long follow-ups</p><p>✔️ How to network smartly at events and book meetings efficiently</p><p>✔️ The right way to use business cards (hint: stop handing them out randomly!)</p><p><br></p><p>💡 Key takeaw...

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  Episode #17

  Phil Bedford - The REBEL in you. Be you to select and invest in the Right Referral

  Mar 13, 202547 minS1

  <p> The Power of Networking, Referrals & Word of Mouth | Featuring Phil Bedford</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Decision Diary for Founder-CEOs, Pravin Shekar sits down with Phil Bedford, the Rebel Networker, to break down:</p><p><br></p><p>✔️ The key differences between networking, referrals, and word of mouth</p><p>✔️ How businesses unknowingly rely on word-of-mouth marketing</p><p>✔️ The importance of tracking where your clients come from</p><p>✔️ Phil’s journey to becoming the Rebel Networker and why embracing what makes you unique is key to success</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in now to dis...

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  Episode #16

  Kiruba Shankar - How I grew my professional speaking career through referrals

  Mar 6, 202529 minS1

  <p></p><p>The Power of Referrals: How to Ask and Earn Recommendations</p><p>Referrals can make or break opportunities, but how do you actually ask for them? In this episode of Global Referral Summit, we dive into the art of securing referrals without hesitation. Kiruba Shankar shares practical strategies on:</p><p>✅ Being upfront and clear in your ask<br>✅ Offering value in return—helping two levels down<br>✅ Becoming the "watering hole" that attracts connections</p><p>Whether you're a founder, solopreneur, or marketer working with limited budgets, these insights will help you leverage referrals effectively. Tune in and s...

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