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Description
Many professionals are noticing the same thing lately: they’re still receiving referrals, but those referrals aren’t converting into clients the way they used to. Why is that?
In this episode, Sylvia Garibaldi explains why that shift is happening and what it means for lawyers, mediators, and divorce professionals.
Today, a referral is rarely the final step in a client’s decision. Instead, it’s the starting point. After receiving a recommendation, most people immediately begin researching online — visiting websites, reading reviews, checking LinkedIn profiles, and even asking AI tools questions before deciding who to hire.
If you want your referrals to turn into clients consistently, understanding this shift is essential, and this episode will show you how to adapt.
What you’ll learn:
- 01:47 Why Referrals Stall
- 03:39 Referrals Still Matter
- 05:16 The New Research Step
- 08:11 Why They Don’t Convert
- 12:20 How To Boost Conversions
- 14:23 Referral Partner Kit
Resources:
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