The Three Phases
The CPR Trust Sequence
C
Cultivate
Every great referral starts with a relationship worth having. The Cultivate phase is about intentionally building trust, deepening connections, and creating genuine value for the people in your world: clients, centers of influence, and professional partners, long before you ever ask for anything.
P
Plant
Once trust is established, you Plant the seeds. This phase is about positioning yourself so that when someone in your network encounters a person who needs what you offer, you’re the first name that comes to mind. It’s subtle, intentional, and never pushy; it’s about being referable.
R
Reap
When you’ve Cultivated real relationships and Planted effectively, the Reap phase is where referrals come to you naturally, consistently, and with high trust already built in. This isn’t a one-time harvest; it’s a continuous cycle that compounds over time.
Your Referral Network
The Strategic Referral Team
CPR works best when you have the right people around you. Most advisors rely on random referrals, which happen occasionally, unpredictably, and give you no control over quality. The Strategic Referral Team changes that entirely.
This system helps you identify, recruit, and nurture a team of professionals (CPAs, attorneys, insurance specialists, and others) who actively collaborate to serve shared clients and send qualified referrals to each other.
Identify the right professional partners for your practice
Structure relationships for mutual accountability
Create regular touchpoints that keep referrals flowing
Build a team that becomes a competitive advantage
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