Freelancing & Remote Work Skills · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 2: Winning More Clients · Lesson 3 of 3

Building Referrals

Turn happy clients and contacts into a source of work.

In this lesson you will

  • Ask for referrals
  • Build a professional network

Key concepts

happy clientsreferral requestspartner freelancerscommunities

The lesson

Ask satisfied clients if they know others who need similar work.

Partner with freelancers in related skills — a writer and a designer can refer each other.

Join professional communities and help others; reputation spreads.

Step by step

  1. List happy clients and contacts.
  2. Write a referral request.
  3. Identify partner freelancers.
  4. Join a community.

Practice activity

Write your referral plan.

Expected result: A practical referral plan.

Check your understanding

  1. Who are good referral partners?

    Show answer

    Freelancers in related skills.

  2. When should you ask for a referral?

    Show answer

    After a client is satisfied.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.