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<description>&lt;p&gt;Ever feel like you’re shouting into the void about your business? &lt;strong&gt;What if your clients could do the selling for you?&lt;/strong&gt; In this episode, I break down how to &lt;strong&gt;collect, showcase, and leverage testimonials&lt;/strong&gt; to build instant credibility and scale your business—without spending a dime on ads.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;The Core Four of Marketing: Why testimonials are the missing piece&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Google My Business, Yelp, and Nextdoor – Where should you focus?&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;How to creatively ask for testimonials (and actually get them!)&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Video testimonials: The game-changer that builds instant trust&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Where to showcase your reviews for maximum impact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been sleeping on testimonials, &lt;strong&gt;this episode will change your marketing game.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎯 &lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1️⃣ &lt;strong&gt;Social proof builds instant trust.&lt;/strong&gt; You can say you’re great all day long, but it means more when your clients say it for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2️⃣ &lt;strong&gt;Google My Business is a must-have.&lt;/strong&gt; It’s the first thing people see when they search for your business—so start collecting those 5-star reviews!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3️⃣ &lt;strong&gt;Yelp vs. Nextdoor: Know where your audience is.&lt;/strong&gt; Yelp is great for restaurants &amp;amp; service-based businesses, while Nextdoor works well for &lt;strong&gt;local referrals &amp;amp; networking.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4️⃣ &lt;strong&gt;Creative ways to get more testimonials:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Offer a &lt;strong&gt;freebie&lt;/strong&gt; in exchange for a review after a workshop &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Use &lt;strong&gt;one-off coaching calls&lt;/strong&gt; to generate quick success stories &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Run &lt;strong&gt;testimonial interviews&lt;/strong&gt; on Zoom and turn them into content&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5️⃣ &lt;strong&gt;Showcase testimonials everywhere:&lt;/strong&gt; Your website, social media, email signature, and even in your sales calls when handling objections.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📌 &lt;strong&gt;Resources &amp;amp; Links Mentioned:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎥 &lt;strong&gt;Video Testimonial SOP (Free Template!)&lt;/strong&gt; – [&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://withinrangecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/How-to-Collect-Powerful-Testimonials.pdf"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📩 &lt;strong&gt;Need help setting up your Google My Business? Email me at [Ranger@WithinRangeCoaching.com]&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;strong&gt;Listener Challenge:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 Pick ONE strategy from this episode and &lt;strong&gt;implement it this week.&lt;/strong&gt; Whether it’s setting up Google My Business, asking for a testimonial, or showcasing reviews—&lt;strong&gt;just take action!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;strong&gt;Leave a Review &amp;amp; Get a Shoutout!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enjoying the show? &lt;strong&gt;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify&lt;/strong&gt; and I’ll feature you in an upcoming episode!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;strong&gt;DM me on Instagram (@WithinRange_Coaching) with your biggest takeaway!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 &lt;strong&gt;Never settle. Never quit. Never Peak.&lt;/strong&gt; See you in the next one!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Never Peak Project: Mindset and Strategy for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs

Andrew "Ranger" Kielak

How to Use Testimonials to Grow Your Business (Legally)

MAR 19, 202514 MIN
The Never Peak Project: Mindset and Strategy for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs

How to Use Testimonials to Grow Your Business (Legally)

MAR 19, 202514 MIN

Description

<p>Ever feel like you’re shouting into the void about your business? <strong>What if your clients could do the selling for you?</strong> In this episode, I break down how to <strong>collect, showcase, and leverage testimonials</strong> to build instant credibility and scale your business—without spending a dime on ads.</p><p></p><p>✅ <strong>The Core Four of Marketing: Why testimonials are the missing piece</strong> </p><p>✅ <strong>Google My Business, Yelp, and Nextdoor – Where should you focus?</strong> </p><p>✅ <strong>How to creatively ask for testimonials (and actually get them!)</strong> </p><p>✅ <strong>Video testimonials: The game-changer that builds instant trust</strong> </p><p>✅ <strong>Where to showcase your reviews for maximum impact</strong></p><p></p><p>If you’ve been sleeping on testimonials, <strong>this episode will change your marketing game.</strong></p><p></p><p>🎯 <strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>1️⃣ <strong>Social proof builds instant trust.</strong> You can say you’re great all day long, but it means more when your clients say it for you.</p><p>2️⃣ <strong>Google My Business is a must-have.</strong> It’s the first thing people see when they search for your business—so start collecting those 5-star reviews!</p><p>3️⃣ <strong>Yelp vs. Nextdoor: Know where your audience is.</strong> Yelp is great for restaurants &amp; service-based businesses, while Nextdoor works well for <strong>local referrals &amp; networking.</strong></p><p>4️⃣ <strong>Creative ways to get more testimonials:</strong> </p><p>✔ Offer a <strong>freebie</strong> in exchange for a review after a workshop </p><p>✔ Use <strong>one-off coaching calls</strong> to generate quick success stories </p><p>✔ Run <strong>testimonial interviews</strong> on Zoom and turn them into content</p><p>5️⃣ <strong>Showcase testimonials everywhere:</strong> Your website, social media, email signature, and even in your sales calls when handling objections.</p><p></p><p>📌 <strong>Resources &amp; Links Mentioned:</strong></p><p>🎥 <strong>Video Testimonial SOP (Free Template!)</strong> – [<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://withinrangecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/How-to-Collect-Powerful-Testimonials.pdf">HERE</a>]</p><p>📩 <strong>Need help setting up your Google My Business? Email me at [Ranger@WithinRangeCoaching.com]</strong></p><p></p><p>💡 <strong>Listener Challenge:</strong> </p><p>🔥 Pick ONE strategy from this episode and <strong>implement it this week.</strong> Whether it’s setting up Google My Business, asking for a testimonial, or showcasing reviews—<strong>just take action!</strong></p><p></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Leave a Review &amp; Get a Shoutout!</strong> </p><p>Enjoying the show? <strong>Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify</strong> and I’ll feature you in an upcoming episode!</p><p></p><p>💬 <strong>DM me on Instagram (@WithinRange_Coaching) with your biggest takeaway!</strong></p><p></p><p>🚀 <strong>Never settle. Never quit. Never Peak.</strong> See you in the next one!</p>