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Testimonial Request Script for Trades
Script and email for asking trades clients for a written testimonial or video — after a strong month of calls or reviews, for your portfolio and their website.
Collect testimonials from happy trades clients for your portfolio. The build freelance portfolio guide covers placement; this is the ask script after you deliver results.
Testimonial request email
Subject: Quick favor? — 2 sentences from Nate Hi Nate, We've doubled Google calls in 90 days during storm season together — would you mind a short testimonial for my site? Something like: "Alex helped Nate's Roofing [result]. Straight talk, no agency BS, and our phones actually rang." Reply with edits or a 30-sec voice memo — whatever's easier on the job site. Thanks, Alex
Verbal ask on a check-in call
"Nate, we've doubled Google calls in 90 days during storm season — would you be OK if I quoted you on my site? Two sentences, nothing salesy. I can draft it and you tweak from your phone."
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FAQ
- Is this template free to use?
- Yes. All DealRaw freelancer templates and calculators run in your browser with no account required. Customize the output and paste into your CRM, email, or proposal doc.
- How is this different from the guides?
- This page gives you ready-to-use copy. The related guide "Build a Trades Marketing Portfolio Before You Have Clients" covers strategy, timing, and when to use it — complementary, not duplicate content.
- Can I use this for HVAC, plumbing, and other trades clients?
- Yes. These resources are built for US home-service and trades operators — HVAC, plumbing, pest, landscaping, roofing, and similar verticals where owners answer the phone and buy on ROI math.