Customer Reference Request

Hi [Name],

[Success]
I've been really impressed by how your team has [specific achievement] using [Product/Solution]. Your success in [improving/achieving] [specific metric] is exactly the kind of innovation we love to see.

[Honor]
Your expertise in [industry/area] and your innovative approach to [specific challenge] makes your perspective particularly valuable. We're often asked by others in [industry] about real-world applications of [Product/Solution].

[Ask]
Would you be open to briefly sharing your experience with a potential customer? They're specifically interested in [aspect] and your insights would be incredibly helpful.

[Reciprocate]
To make this worth your time:
• We'll feature your success story in our [platform/publication]
• Priority access to our upcoming [feature/benefit]
• Exclusive invitation to our [event/program]

[Ease]
This would involve just one of these options:
1. 15-minute phone call
2. Quick email response
3. Brief quote for our case study

You choose the format that works best for you.

I understand if timing isn't right, and there's no pressure either way.

Best regards,
[Your name]

P.S. If you're interested in the case study option, we'll do all the heavy lifting - just a 20-minute interview and we'll handle the rest.