Referral Key is sort of the "no-fluff" version of everything out there. I've been using it for quite some time and definitely think it stands apart. While similar sites such as Zolve and Koolse are following their lead, I think that their is something to be said for the fact that Referral Key costs 1/10th the price. RK allows its members to manage their professional relationships between their trusted associates and at he same time develop new relationships.
Unlike the large "Linked-In" and "face book" which promise throngs of chatterboxes and teenage jabber jaws, Referral Key attempts something different. During the sign up process you are asked to enter your current Referral Associates(i.e. business friends, partners, just about anybody who you do business with). The idea is that you will build a "circle of trust" which may "actually" lead to a sale in the real world; not just a chat room discussion about networking.
One mistake I see a lot of people make with Referral Key is they do not add associated to their circle when signing up. Adding associates makes you more attractive to do business with and is imperative for RK to work properly.
Example: My name is Kevin the financial advisor. You, Joe the attorney, are in my circle of trust. One of my clients is looking for an accountant. I may not have an accountant within my "circle" however I can take a look at your "circle of trust", Joe, and I see that you do know an accountant. I can now refer my client to Joe's accounting associate Ted, with more confidence than if I met him in a random forum on some networking giant. This is how I've strengthened my network and generated some revenue. I currently have around 27 associates.
Other features include "reciprocity reports" which allow you to keep those relationships balanced. And probably the most important feature I found was that Referral Key allows you to view your "associates" own circle of trust, thus expanding your relationship while maintaining confidence in referring your customers.
The new blog feature adds depth and allows for a little internal dialogue however, the system is still no frills.
I would recommend this service for Doctors, Lawyers, Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Agents, Accountants, Entrepreneurs, and just about anybody who stands to benefit from timley and qualified leads.
Pricing: Referral Key is moderately price at $9.99 for silver membership and $19.99 for Gold.
The benefits and features are outlined here Pricing and Benefits
There is also a free trial with limited features through this link Begin Building Your Network
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