Best Practice Report

The Habits Of Highly Effective Reference Programs

Lisa Nakano
Jan 01, 2018

Summary

Prospects often see current customers — especially when they’re unscripted and unpaid — as a solid source to rely on during their truth-gathering process. In contrast, reference teams can struggle to gain access to their organization’s customers and get them to tell their story freely and effectively. This report describes six difference-makers in the customer reference efforts that far outpace those of their peers.

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