Malaysia is not losing businesses because founders hate tax. Malaysia is losing businesses because founders hate being treated like criminals for trying to comply.
@michellengms@SJcitycouncil
Just curiosity why this traffic light timing was changed?
2 mins red, 10 seconds green?
Causing massive jam? Any sane reason this was done?
Belief 1: “A referral means the deal is basically done.”
Borrowed trust is not earned trust. If your LinkedIn, website, or Google results don’t back up the intro, doubt wins.
Make sure the proof matches the promise.
3 Limiting Beliefs That Kill Deals After a Referral
Think referrals close deals?
You get introduced.
You follow up.
Silence.
They’re not ignoring you.
They’re checking you.
A referral gets you attention.
It does not get you trust.
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Belief 2: “If they’re interested, they won’t research me.”
Wrong. Interest increases scrutiny.
Prospects validate before they decide.
after someone recommends you?
Belief 3: “If they’re not replying, they’re not interested.”
Maybe. Or maybe your digital proof isn’t strong enough yet.
The referral opens the door.
Your credibility keeps it open.
Google your name today. What does a prospect see after someone recommends you?
Most people confuse proof with confirmation. They're not the same thing. Proof is the evidence the results, the case studies, the outcomes. Confirmation is whether a stranger can find that evidence without your help. Proof can exist and still not be confirmable. That's the leak.