See What Members of the Referral Group of Hunterdon & Warren Counties Have to Say About Their Membership

As the owner of a new business I've learned that obtaining qualified customers or clients is a challenge and can be expensive to acquire.  But the leads and referrals I receive from my fellow members in the Referral Group are already qualified and have some familiarity with the services I offer.  The result is a shorter marketing and sales timeline with the leads I receive from the other members in my group.

- John Hyman, The Alternative Board, Flemington, NJ

When I am introduced to referral clients from a member of the Referral Group, most of my work is already complete.  I don't have to prospect or advertise for those clients, and the process of gaining the clients trust is shortened.  With the help of Referral Group members, I am able to target those clients that will help grow my business.  Through the process of meeting "One on One" with group members, I am able to communicate exactly what types of clients I am seeking, while learning what types of leads my associate members are targeting.

- Robert F. Abel, CLU (Consumer Insurance Provider), Clinton, NJ

The ability to have other business associates network and refer for me is the ultimate position to be in as a business owner.  The Referral Group has helped immensely in obtaining this goal.  They understand what type of potential client I am looking for based on our meeting process.  I can't understand why anyone who owns a business wouldn't take advantage of this opportunity.  I have also been trained properly in prospecting for my fellow associates.  It's been a wonderful experience.

- Glen Schwesinger, PFG Financial, Clinton, NJ

In my line of work, I must use my marketing money wisely, and this group has proven to be a very cost effective way to generate quality leads.  Unlike other networking groups I belong to, these people are very serious about growing their businesses.  Because it is such an intimate group, it is easier to pass ideas around to help build each other's business.  I work in a male dominated industry and it sometimes takes some extra work to become respected.  That is what I also get from this group - respect from other professionals who take me and what I do as serious as I take it.  This has certainly had an impact on the type of referrals I receive.

- Laura Rosman, LendEquity Financial Corp., Somerset, NJ

After 16 years of doing business, I have finally reached a point where my main source of clients comes from networking and referrals.  As a result, my advertising expenses have been dramatically reduced, yet my sales have increased.  The Referral Group of Hunterdon & Warren Counties is an invaluable part of my overall marketing plan.  I highly recommend it.

- Christopher Reardon, Sr. Partner, PFG Financial, Clinton, NJ

I have found that word of mouth referrals are the most effective and efficient way to grow my business.  The Business Referral Group provides me with a network of business owners who understand my business and how to provide quality referrals.  In return I can understand their businesses and can find opportunities for them frequently.

- Paul Muir, MAG Industries LLC, Asbury, NJ

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