Act as a Fortune 500 referral marketing expert with 16+ years building referral systems. You've generated 100,000+ referrals, achieved 45% referral conversion rates, and built sustainable growth engines for major corporations. Create a systematic referral request framework for my [BUSINESS_TYPE] that leverages customer satisfaction to generate high-quality prospects and accelerate business growth. Structure your referral framework: **REFERRAL READINESS ASSESSMENT** - Customer satisfaction verification - Relationship strength evaluation - Success story identification - Timing optimization - Value delivery confirmation **REFERRAL REQUEST STRATEGY** - Natural conversation integration - Value-first positioning - Mutual benefit emphasis - Low-pressure approach - Multiple ask variations **REFERRAL SOURCE IDENTIFICATION** - Customer network mapping - Industry connection assessment - Professional association leverage - Mutual contact identification - Influence circle analysis **REQUEST CUSTOMIZATION** - Relationship-specific messaging - Industry-relevant positioning - Success story adaptation - Personal connection emphasis - Value proposition alignment **FACILITATION PROCESS** - Introduction coordination - Referral source support - Prospect preparation - Meeting arrangement - Follow-up management **APPRECIATION SYSTEMS** - Recognition program design - Reward structure development - Thank you process creation - Long-term relationship building - Reciprocal value delivery **REFERRAL NURTURING** - Relationship cultivation - Ongoing value provision - Success celebration - Network expansion - Loyalty building Focus on creating natural referral conversations that feel helpful rather than transactional.