How to Turn Compliments into Money ? | by Ramon Gazhang | Oct, 2023

Have you ever received a compliment and thought, “Well, that’s nice, but I can’t deposit ‘nice’ into my bank account” after receiving a compliment? What if I told you that you could really make money off of those complimentary comments? Interested?

Compliments are more than just ego-boosters; they’re social currency.In a society where attention is highly valued, receiving a compliment indicates that you have accomplished something noteworthy. But when you can turn that social currency into real money, why stop at recognition?

Testimonials are among the easiest ways to get money off of compliments. Ask for permission to use someone’s remarks as a testimonial if they give you praise for your work. Put these in your email signature, on your website and in your marketing materials. Credibility is boosted by testimonials and sales are fueled by credibility.

An indication to upsell comes when a customer expresses satisfaction with a particular feature of your service. For example, if a client commends you on how quickly you finished an assignment, you could reply, “Thank you! If you enjoyed it, our premium service, which produces even faster results, might be of interest to you.

A happy consumer is a potential brand ambassador, and a praise is a show of contentment. Encourage people who have shown satisfaction with your service to recommend it to others. Give a discount for referrals as a reward; everyone wins.

Don’t just tap “like” and walk away if someone praises you online. Interact with them. Remind them of their compliment and post it on your social media accounts. A public commendation has the power to draw in additional potential clients like a mini-advertisement.

When you receive a compliment, don’t just say thank you and walk away. Take advantage of the…