Ask one happy client for a short quote

You keep meaning to ask for a testimonial. Then the moment passes. One clear ask beats a campaign.

This hack: ten minutes, one happy client, one short quote ask. Accept silence.

When to use it

• A client just had a real win you both noticed.
• You have permission norms to ask.
• You can use a quote in a specific place (site, proposal).

When not to

• The relationship is shaky. Don't ask.
• Procurement forbids public quotes. Ask for a private reference instead.
• You're mass-emailing everyone. One ask, one person.

Do this (timer on)

1. 1. Name the win in their language.
2. 2. Draft a short ask with an easy yes path (2-3 sentence quote or 10-min call).
3. 3. Send. Calendar a polite single bump in two weeks if needed - then stop.

Prompt (copy)

Write a short social-proof ask email.

Rules:
- Remind them of a specific win (from my notes)
- Ask for 2-3 sentences OR offer a 10-min call where I draft for their edit
- Make no the easy path
- No guilt. No discount bait.
- Do not invent results.

WIN NOTES:
[paste]
WHERE WE MIGHT USE IT:
[site / proposal / both]

After you send

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