How to get all the testimonials you'll ever need, pronto.
Get Testimonials Fast will show you exactly how to do it!
“I wouldn't have any testimonials at all if it weren't for Kris Faraldo. I hated asking for them. I never wanted to put anyone on the spot. So I've avoided it my entire career. Even when I got good testimonials in spite of myself, I wouldn't post them. I always had an excuse.
I was SHOCKED when Kris did whatever she did and then showed me the results. People came out of the woodwork and they said REALLY nice things. Now I have more testimonials than I could possibly use.
I don't even want to know what she did. But you probably do.”
Naomi Dunford, Founder of IttyBiz.com
“The simplicity of the easy-to-follow guide is awesome. It's also extremely comprehensive and addresses just about every possible situation you might encounter: how to ask for testimonials from past customers or associates, how to “beef up” weak testimonials, and how to reach out to contacts you might not have connected with in awhile and ask for a testimonial.
On top of all that, if I have a question, I know I can reach out to Kris and Ittybiz, and they'll get back to me. Super helpful and responsive! You can't ask for better support.
As soon as I learned about Get Testimonials Fast, it immediately resonated and I thought “I need this.”
If you're like most people, asking for testimonials feels intimidating.
When the topic of “asking for testimonials” comes up, people tend to run for the hills.
It can feel nerve-wracking. Awkward as all get out. It can bring up every insecurity that we’ve tucked away below the surface.
And that really sucks.
Because we know that having plenty of rich, detailed testimonials about our products, services, and expertise would make it so much easier to make more money.
Clients would come more easily.
Customers would be more inclined to buy.
Our reputation would do our marketing for us.
And making money would just get easier, because we’d have proof of people vouching for us left and right.
But the ASKING part?
It feels, like, the scariest.
Today, I am the bearer of good news.
Hope is not lost!
Asking for testimonials doesn’t have to be scary… if you take a different approach to how you do it.
There’s a way to make testimonial requests that actually feel good – both to you AND the person you’re asking – and can help get testimonials coming in faster (and more easily) than you thought possible.
I’d love to tell you about it.
But first…
Here's where "testimonials" went all wrong...
There was a time when testimonials weren’t… how do I say this politely… “what they are today.”
Long ago, when dinosaurs roamed the internet, “testimonials” were things that bore an actual resemblance to the dictionary definitions of testimony:
- “a firsthand authentication of fact”
- “a public profession of experience”
But somewhere along the line, they changed into something else.
“Testimonials” became… testimonials plus hype.
Testimonials… plus overly lavish praise. Plus huge promises. Plus superlative statements, plus carefully crafted marketing copy, plus exaggeration and grandstanding.
Once online marketing came into full swing… testimonials evolved into some pretty cringe-worthy stuff.
Praise that sounded contrived, inflated, engineered – short on details, and long on fawning compliments.
And that hyped-up version of things is what so many people think of when the word “testimonial” comes to mind.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
This “lavish praise” model is what made it so awkward to ask for testimonials.
Since asking for testimonials these days has been equated to asking someone to to “lavishly praise” you… well, it's no surprise that it all goes to hell.
Even if you just want a nice, honest testimonial, without the hype, you don't know if your request will be taken that way.
Plus, asking people to say nice things about you can be… awkward. It can feel like you’re asking someone to brag on your behalf.
You can get afraid that you’re putting them in a weird position, or that it could strain your relationship. It’s no wonder that getting motivated to “ask” is hard to do – your chances of rejection can seem very high.
And the people you ask? They've seen what a modern “testimonial” is. They might feel like you have the expectation that they have to pile on the praise, or say more than they really mean. It’s awkward.
And telling you “Thanks but no thanks”? That’s even more awkward.
So you don’t ask… and even if you do, they might not give… and so everyone’s sitting around wishing they had testimonials, and not getting any.
That's why we're going to do it a different way.
So, funny story. There was this thing that happened a few years ago.
When I started working for Naomi, I noticed that she had zero published testimonials after nearly 10 years in the business.
She was too nervous to ask for one. She thought people would feel too weirded out by the request.
And when clients and customers sent her great feedback, she just archived it. She couldn’t organize them or keep up with them, and so they just disappeared into the ether.
I kept bugging her to get – AND PUBLISH – some testimonials, already. But she'd always change the subject. And give me that look.
So one day I decided to go behind her back, and I started asking clients and customers for testimonials on her behalf.
But I didn’t technically ask for “testimonials”.
Instead, I asked for specific experiential feedback.
And I asked for it in a very gentle, directed way, so it would take all the pressure off of everyone involved.
And it worked. Holy cats, did it work.
Here's what I did to create a simple way to get pressure-free testimonials.
- I created a set of specific questions about customer and client experiences that were ultra-easy for people to casually answer without any pressure at all to "say things the right way".
- I created a streamlined follow-up system that allowed me to easily keep track of the people I asked, and when I needed to contact them again.
- I created a set of internal email templates that I could use over and over again to manage the contact process easily and efficiently, for hundreds of contacts, every step of the way.
With this no-pressure approach, Naomi received candid testimonials like these:
Lots of coaches make no allowance for how you might feel about what they’re telling you to do. I suppose that approach must work for some people but I find it suffocating. Naomi will be straight with you about what needs to happen, but she’ll also treat you like a smart, capable person with feelings that matter."
The thing I love most about having Naomi as my coach is she has worked with so many people and has so much experience and empathy. She never tells me how to feel. She says "I get it. I get you. Here's what I think you should do because of who you are." With Naomi, I can start out with my head totally cloudy and stuck or sad, and walk away with clarity and encouragement.
When I'm stuck in my head and feel alone, Naomi offers me a flashlight, a helping hand, and a map out.
Naomi is empathetic, wise and insightful. Many coaches make up a system or program, and try to force you to follow a system, because it's all they know. In sharp contrast, Naomi listens to what you need, what you're willing to do, what you're just not ready for, and then coaches you through the next best steps for your situation. It's a night and day difference."
She asks you the important questions and then doesn't waste time going through things you already know. I cannot even begin to express how much I adore that - if she knows you have a piece covered she's not going to belabour the point - she'll just sort of dust her hands off and go "You KNOW this bit". Which is a huge confidence boost, too.
I always leave our talks feeling far better and more competent and confident than I went in. If you're going through something she will vocally take your side, if you're waffling and don't know what to do she'll call you out on that, you're never unsure where you stand with her.”
Then I used the process for myself, and I received testimonials like these:
Kris in three words: Totally on it. Anything I ask for, anything I've thrown at you, you're just on it. It's amazing. What really stands out, and what I haven't experienced before, is how dialed your process is. You made it so easy for me to give you all the information and direction you needed, and then you just took it and produced a beautiful, nearly publish-ready draft.
If you need someone who can truly do the work for you (and do it better than you could) with minimal hand-holding and a super tight process, Kris is your person.”
The most satisfying part was her timely email responses, with very clear and helpful comments, advice, and a little consulting work. I learned something new along the way - and, I didn't pay an exuberant amount for the service and consulting! It was a great strategy on Kris's part to gather information about me and the topics I cared about so I could have more strategic content and branding for my blog.
I felt like Kris was a friend. I felt I could trust Kris and open up - her responses are always friendly and professional but not stiff, snooty or soulless. If you want more time for other priorities, less overwhelm and to have all your content planning done as if you had done it yourself? Kris can do it."
I was also worried about getting overwhelmed because I had a lot of things to fix – but the priority list she gives you at the end makes the process really straightforward. She tells you exactly what the most important stuff is – the stuff that needs to get fixed ASAP – and then lists the things you can worry about in later iterations of the page.
The most satisfying part was seeing how much better the page got after implementing her recommendations – and getting praise from Kris when she saw the changes in effect!
If you want to create a sales page that really converts (and includes all the elements that make you look professional), feedback from Kris is an absolute must.“
I even modified this to get "tiny" testimonials for IttyBiz and the Karma Store and received over 100 mini-testimonials like these:
My gentle, no-pressure system gives you the 3 things you need to succeed
If you want to get all the testimonials you’ll ever need – and you want to get them as quickly as possible, you need a process that makes 3 things easy.
It has to be easy
for you to ask.
You need an approach that you can feel comfortable with. That will preserve your relationship with people (in case they say no). That will have just the right words to maximize the chances they’ll say yes.
It has to be easy
for them to say yes.
You need a process that will take the pressure off for them. That will minimize the work they have to do. That will let them use natural language instead of carefully-crafted marketing copy.
It has to be easy
for you to stay organized.
You need a system that will make it easy to manage contact with people. That will keep testimonials organized and easily accessible. That will give you step-by-step instructions so you’ll know what to do during every part of the process.
Get Testimonials Fast
takes all the “hard parts”
and makes them easy-peasy.
I've taken my complete system – templates, tracking, and more – and turned it into an easy-to-follow, easy-to-use DIY testimonial generating process that you can use, right now, starting today.
Now it can be easy
for you to ask...
Get Testimonials Fast uses a unique “gamified” approach to getting you into the habit of asking for testimonials.
When you use this kit, you’ll have 9 different approaches at your disposal, which you’ll find on easy-reference “Game Cards” that give you step-by step instructions for what to do (and which templates to use). There’s a Game Card for clients, customers, podcast pitches, social media, peers, friends, and more!
You’ll have a Possibilities Map that keeps all your options in front of you so you can pick the approach that works for you on any given day. There’s also a Score Tracker you can use to track your progress and see how many requests you sent vs. testimonials you’ve received so far!
And you’ll also have 22 customizable contact templates that go along with your Game Cards – each one carefully written and tested to make asking easy, streamlined and pressure-free. You’ll never have to worry about finding the right words for your initial “ask” as well as any follow-ups emails you’ll send.
Now it can be easy
for them to say yes...
Your contact templates take all the awkwardness out of testimonial requests, with each one custom-crafted to put people at ease from the very start.
These contact templates frame the “ask” in a way that makes it easy for people to say yes, and assures them that you’re not looking for a salesy, over-the-top “praise”-style testimonial.
But more importantly, it makes it safe for them to say “no” without harming your relationship with them – which is even more important than getting a yes! They’ll appreciate you taking the pressure off – which might even turn a “maybe” into a “yes” in some cases!
Most importantly, these templates allow you to take leadership over the process, which reduces the amount of thinking and deciding in their end – which only increases your chances of getting a positive response.
Now it can be easy
to make it happen fast...
Testimonials come faster when it’s easy for you to ask, easier for them to say yes, and easier for you to stay organized.
This last part is where so many people fall down – between figuring out what to say, when to contact people, how to follow up, and how to organize incoming responses… if you have to do it from scratch, it might not ever happen at all.
Your kit has a 4-Stage Action Plan that sets up your organizational system for you.
I’ll show you the system I use to manage testimonials on my end – and give you step-by-step instructions on how to duplicate it on your own. (I’ll also give you the Tracking Template I use to manage all of my communications!)
And with the Game Cards, Score Tracker and Possibilities Map, you can transform “asking for testimonials” into a game you can win.
When you use this system, everything gets easier.
When your system makes it easy to for you to ask…
…easy for them to say yes…
…and easy for you to stay organized…
…you’ll ask more people, more often, and start getting testimonials faster than ever.
Here’s what you’ll get inside
Get Testimonials Fast
Your Super-Simple Prep Kit
Getting started is easy, with this friendly orientation kit that walks you through what to expect in this program.
Inside, I’ll walk you through the 4 stages of your Action Plan, and give you a crash course in the psychology behind getting incredibly effective testimonials – as well as what you need to know to maximize your chances of success.
Your 4-Stage Action Plan
22 Contact Templates
Game Cards & Supplementals
You can start easily asking people for testimonials today.
I've designed this kit to allow you to hit the ground running, and begin comfortably and confidently getting in touch with people as soon as you want.
You can run like the wind, or take baby steps and just take it at your own pace… it's all up to you.
Special Upgrade Deal
Most people who want great testimonials also want great sales pages to go along with them.
If that's you, you can upgrade your purchase today by adding Easy-Peasy Sales Pages at a 50% discount.
Making money gets easier when you have plenty of great testimonials.
Once you have a batch of testimonials in place, selling anything becomes that much easier.
Now your potential clients and customers won't have to take your word for it – they can see other people vouch for your skills, expertise, and character.
Testimonials are like quality referrals – other people's recommendations will always carry far more weight than anything you say about yourself.
And when other people provide their recommendations, you can start spending a lot less time “getting the word out” about what you do, and a lot less effort trying to convince people you're worth spending money with.
I want you to have more testimonials than you can even use – so that you can pick the best of the best to put on your sales pages, your service pages, your books and courses.
But to do that, you need to make it easy.
Easy to ask people.
Easy to have them say “yes”.
And easy to make it happen fast.
Can I interest you in some easy?
If you're ready, you can begin downloading now.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS,
WE HAVE ANSWERS
If you’d like to start learning how to source testimonials in advance of creating products and services, then you may want to consider it to give yourself a head start. It may even motivate you to get your offers set up faster!
Anyone who sells (or plans to sell) downloadable products or online courses, as well as service providers, coaches, and consultants.
Yes, you can! There are options to source testimonials from “beta testers” of your products and services as well as peers and friends, so you can get testimonials coming in while you build up paid clients and customers.
Yes! All IttyBiz products are lifetime access, so you can log into your Course Portal anytime you’d like, as often as you’d like.
This program is certainly easier if you have a list, but all you really need is a set of contacts you can begin communicating with. There are options to source testimonials from friends, peers, and people you “beta test” products and services with.
Yes. All IttyBiz products feature a 30-day, no-hassle / no hoops guarantee. You can request a refund by emailing me at [email protected] within 30 days of purchase.
For all technical or product support questions, email me at [email protected]. For all other questions related to the content of the course, email [email protected] and I’ll point you in the right direction.
It's always safe to give IttyBiz a try.
If for any reason you decide Get Testimonials Fast isn’t for you, you can get your money back (with no hassles or hoops to jump through). Email us within 30 days of purchase, and you’ll get your full purchase price back – no questions asked.
A full 97% of IttyBiz customers have been satisfied with their purchases over the last 13 years – a staggering number in this industry – but in the rare case you’re not one of them, you’ll receive a refund without hesitation or hard feelings.
One simple step, and you're in.
You’re just about to discover how easy it can be to begin asking people for testimonials in a way that makes everyone involved feel safe, comfortable, and happy to be in touch.
Today’s the day that asking people for testimonials starts becoming as natural as emailing a friend.
Just pick an option below – the course by itself, or with the Easy-Peasy Sales Pages upgrade – and you can get started immediately.
Here’s how the download process works:
- Pick which option you’d like and click the registration button.
- After payment, you’ll be taken to the registration form to get your download details. (If you have any issues receiving your details, email me at [email protected] and I’ll get you all set up.)
- Once your login details arrive via email, you can sign into your Course Portal and start reading right away!
The registration process is easy.
(Getting testimonials can be, too.)
I’ll see you on the inside!
P.S. – Most people only need a small handful of testimonials to make a measurable difference in how many people buy from them. Consider how many more clients & customers you might get with a solid set of testimonials, and decide if you'd like to give this course a try.
P.P.S. – Remember there’s a 30-day guarantee, so if you don’t like it, you can totally get your money back. No hassle, no hard feelings – we’re just glad you gave it a try. :)
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If for any reason you decide Get Testimonials Fast isn’t for you, you can get your money back (with no hassles or hoops to jump through). Email us within 30 days of purchase, and you’ll get your full purchase price back – no questions asked.
A full 97% of IttyBiz customers have been satisfied with their purchases over the last 13 years – a staggering number in this industry – but in the rare case you’re not one of them, you’ll receive a refund without hesitation or hard feelings.
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