Networking & Referrals: How Professionals Actually Get Work
Most referrals don’t come from asking. They come from trusting how you operate. Attorneys, firms, and agencies don’t refer investigators because of a logo, a website, or a business card. They refer investigators because: • They document cleanly • They communicate clearly • They don’t create risk • They make the referrer look smart That’s it. If you want consistent referrals, focus on becoming easy to refer. What Makes You Easy to Refer • Clear scope and expectations • Professional documentation • Predictable updates • Court-ready work product • No surprises When someone knows exactly what happens after they send a case your way, referrals become automatic. How to Network Inside This Group Use this thread the right way: 👉 Comment with: • Your state / region • Your specialty (surveillance, background, service, OSINT, etc.) • Who you want referrals from • Who you can refer to Keep it clean. Keep it professional. This isn’t a pitch — it’s positioning. One Rule If you wouldn’t trust someone with your own case, don’t refer them. Reputation transfers. Build yours deliberately. 💬 Drop your intro below using the format above. This is how strong networks are built.