How to Reconnect with Clients and Get Referrals

Breadwinning Business Women with Jamila Payne

This week, I did something I hadn’t done in a while.

I opened up my client spreadsheet and started reading through the names of people I’ve worked with over the years—clients I loved serving. Some I hadn’t talked to in months, others in years.

I’ll be honest… I hesitated.

My brain kicked in with noise:

“What if they think it’s weird I’m reaching out?” “What if they don’t even remember me?”

I had to remind myself—and I want you to hear today:

The value you delivered doesn't expire just because time has passed. If you helped someone win before, you can help them again.

So I sent a few emails. Nothing complicated. Just honest, kind, and direct.

No fancy funnel. No launch. Just a real conversation with a real human.

So many business owners I work with—have deep expertise, long client lists, and a wealth of goodwill built up in their business. But you’re sitting on it like it’s buried treasure.

Meanwhile, you’re trying to post 4 times a day on Instagram, praying the algorithm throws you a bone.

Let’s make this easier.

In this week’s episode of the Breadwinning Business Women podcast, I’m breaking down how to:

✅ Reconnect with past clients in a way that feels authentic (not awkward) ✅ Ask for referrals without sounding desperate or salesy ✅ Set up a simple system to track relationships and revive revenue consistently

If you’ve ever felt like, “I should follow up with people… I just don’t know what to say,” this episode is your permission slip.

📩 And to make it ridiculously easy, I’m giving you my exact email scripts—one to re-engage past clients and another to ask for a referral (you can send them today).

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Grab the scripts here List the book a call with Jamila