394 Stop Hoping for Referrals & Start Engineering Them

Most guys say they are referral-based, but they are still letting random leads waste their week. This one is all about what an ideal referral actually looks like and how to shape expectations, messaging, and follow-up so you get more of the right clients. Show Notes: 0:00 Expectations First 8:43 Orlando Recap 10:37 Tyler's Build Stuff 12:47 "Slip the Truck" 15:22 What Makes a Good Referral 19:41 Reviews & Testimonials 24:41 Pre-Con Protects You 32:49 Qualify Faster 36:53 Control the Narrative 1:00:17 Trade Partner Referrals 1:04:01 Stay Top of Mind 1:05:26 Wrap & Newsletter Video Version: Partners: Andersen Windows Harnish Workwear Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear The Modern Craftsman : linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts : Nick Schiffer Tyler Grace Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

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394 Stop Hoping for Referrals & Start Engineering Them is an episode from The Modern Craftsman Podcast by Modern Craftsman.

This episode is 01:10:34 long.

This episode was published on Mar 1, 2026.

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