Want NDIS Referrals? What Support Coordinators Really Think with Hannah Redford (Ep 30)
NDIS Provider Growth JourneyShow Notes
Think sending a "we've got capacity" email will get you referrals? Think again. In this episode, Michael talks with Hannah Redford, a support coordinator with six years of experience, about what actually works when approaching support coordinators for NDIS referrals. If you are an NDIS provider trying to grow your business, this conversation will save you months of trial and error. In this episode: • Why a clear niche matters more than you think • The red flags in your emails that get you ...
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