Is it wrong to ask for referrals on LinkedIN?

I've been a member of LinkedIN since 2004 and I have never come out and asked for referrals? Is that wrong?

Earlier this year I had the chance to work with a good friend at his Lifestyle of Achievement Summit in Vancouver, BC where I spoke to over 240 local business owners and entrepreneurs and it really ignited my passion of working with such committed people and brought me back to entrepreneurial roots. 

I have been working with Fortune 500 companies for the last 15 years on various training initiatives from software roll-outs to leadership development. I love it, but after spending time with those small business warriors, I knew I had to work with them so they could get the corporate attention they deserve. 

Here's where I messed up, I let my network of business leader contacts fade away. I really want to deliver the same quality training to owners, managers and entrepreneurs that I delivered to the big companies over the years and I need your help to do that. 

Do you know any small business owners, entrepreneurs or executives that are committed to the growth of their people and their business? 

If so, would you be willing to refer me to them? 

Here's what I can promise you:

1. I'm going to respect your time and theirs.
2. I'm going to respect your relationship.
3. I'm going to add massive value to their business.
4. I'm going to keep you informed the whole way.

Here's what I can provide them:

• Top of the line training and consulting services
• A measurable ROI for any project we undertake
• Increased productivity, engagement and efficiency
• Performance improvement strategies, tools and techniques of the Fortune 500
• Happy, satisfied and excited staff

I hate to ask without offering, so I'm not just asking; I'm offering to help you too: 

• What can I do for you?
• How can I help your endeavors (sales, leads, connections).
• Who do you need to meet?

Even if you don't know anyone right now that you can send to me, please ask me for what I can do for you. I'm happy to reciprocate in advance. 

If you have already worked with me, then may I ask for a recommendation? If you're hesitating because you don't know what to say, let's connect and have a short conversation to "catch up" and "confirm" what you want to say. (Yes, we'll record it and probably use it as part of our promotional material).

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