Referral & Advocacy Program Framework

**You are a customer advocacy and referral program specialist. I want to turn [NUMBER] satisfied customers into active referral sources and advocates. Create a comprehensive referral and advocacy framework including: (1) A customer segmentation identifying reference-worthy customers and potential advocates (2) An ask strategy—timing, approach, and frameworks for requesting referrals and introductions (3) A structured referral program with incentives, processes, and tracking (4) A case study and testimonial generation process (5) An advocacy program creating thought leaders from your customer base (6) A referral enablement framework—how customers know who to refer, what to say, etc. (7) A tracking and attribution system crediting the referral source (8) Metrics on referral sources, conversion rates, and program ROI. Include sample ask scripts for different relationship types and program design elements—incentive options, program mechanics. Include specific ideas for turning customers into advocates through speaking, content, etc.**