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Claire Ross · 2026-04-09T22:35:02.976669+00:00

I started adding a specific line about how their quote would help me land similar projects in their industry, and my response rate jumped from maybe 20% to over 60% last quarter.

tarar386mo ago

Nice! That's a smart way to frame it. I always tell them exactly where I'll use the quote, like on my website's home page or in a specific case study. People are way more likely to say yes when they know it's not just going into a black hole. It shows you actually value their words.

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ray_burns606mo ago

Yeah, that's the key. It turns a generic ask into a real partnership where they can see the impact.

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rivera.hannah6mo ago

Honestly, that's a solid tip. Makes it feel less like a favor and more like they're helping you out.

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