Elevating Your Referral Strategy with Levitate

Referrals are one of the most powerful (and cost-effective) ways to grow your business — but they only work if you have a strategy in place. If asking for referrals or reviews always ends up at the bottom of your to-do list, you’re not alone. With Levitate, you can automate and scale your referral process without sacrificing authenticity.


Why Focus on Referrals?

  • 37% of customers make a purchase when referred by a friend.
  • 4x more trust is placed in referrals from people we know.
  • 92% higher retention rate for referred clients (vs. non-referred).



3 Keys to a Stronger Referral Engine

  1. Automate Outreach

Use Levitate to automatically send follow-up requests for:

    • Google reviews
    • Client referrals
    • Feedback surveys

  1. Leverage Pre-Made Content

Tap into Levitate’s ready-to-use:

    • Email templates
    • Social media posts

These help you stay in touch and keep referrals top of mind — even during busy seasons.


  1. Add a Personal Touch

Send handwritten thank-you cards to show appreciation and build deeper client loyalty.



Timing Is Everything

  • Reach out right after a great client experience.
  • Use holidays and awareness days to check in with happy clients.
  • Stay visible by posting consistently on social media.



Extra Tips for Getting More Referrals

  • Partner Smart: Work with complementary businesses who serve a similar audience.
  • Make It Easy: Provide referral cards or digital templates your clients can quickly share.
  • Offer Mutual Value: Create a two-way street by also referring clients to your partners.

By putting these tools and tips into action, you can build a consistent, authentic referral engine that works for you — not the other way around.

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