Client Referral Network
Independence /Blue Springs Chapter
Word of Mouth Advertising
Our Members:
AFS
Marketing Solutions
Chartwell
Commerce
Card
Harmony Printing
Jolley Flooring
QHC
Ben Stiles

Front PicturePromoting quality business through quality referrals among members, while giving back to the community through volunteer efforts and financial assistance

Our group of small businesses work together to give our clients the best services available.

Our group meets weekly to share referrals and to grow our businesses.  This is not a social group, but a group of small to medium sized businesses that work together to grow their businesses.  Our group membership dues are $125 Bi-Annually.

Make sure to check back often for the best Client Referral Network Business Group in the Kansas City Area.

If you want to gain the most out of business networking, follow the Ten Commandments of Networking!

  • Thou shalt drop the "what is in it for me" attitude.

  • Thou shalt listen.

  • Thou shalt build a relationship.

  • Thou shalt give the first referral.

  • Thou shalt not tell others of the referral you require;
         thou shalt "show them" with a story.

  • Thou shalt be specific of the type of referral.

  • Thou shalt reciprocate when appropriate.

  • Thou shalt participate in the network executive, functions, and network time.

  • Thou shalt thank the person who gave a referral.

  • Thou shalt follow up on the referral within 24 hours.


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    Testimonials

    After being a member of CRN for a full year, we knew that we had benefited greatly from the group.  We were surprised to find that 24.6% of our business in 2005 was a direct result of referrals from within the group.  It is especially wonderful to connect with individuals whose expertise allows you to continually send referrals back & forth to one another.  Without a doubt, this group has been tremendous for our business! - Read More Testimonials -

    Of all the forms of advertising and growing my business; the CRN group has been the best result for my money.  Not only do I associate myself with the best people in their respective fields, I have made some good friends too. For the price of one three month KC Star ad, I can be a member of CRN for one year and establish life long relationships. - Read More Testimonials -

    I discovered CRN while with another employer, and the group was a substantial part of my success in that business.  When I came to Harmony, the opportunity arose to join CRN again.  I jumped on the chance.  The connections I’ve made here more than pay for any membership fee! - Read More Testimonials -