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Email to Request a Testimonial or Case Study from a Happy Client
A tactful, specific email that gets happy clients to write you a compelling testimonial — with a framework that makes it easy for them.
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The Prompt
Write an email from [SENDER] at [BUSINESS_NAME] requesting a testimonial or case study from [CLIENT_NAME] at [CLIENT_COMPANY].
Context:
- Your name: [SENDER]
- Your business: [BUSINESS_NAME]
- Client name: [CLIENT_NAME]
- Client company: [CLIENT_COMPANY]
- Specific result you delivered: [RESULT]
- How long you've worked together: [DURATION]
- Relationship quality: [RELATIONSHIP] (e.g., warm and casual, professional)
Write 3 versions:
1. Short testimonial request: Ask for 2-3 sentences they can answer quickly
2. LinkedIn recommendation request: Specific ask with link instructions
3. Case study request: For a more in-depth story (offer to write it for them)
For each version:
- Reference the specific result — not generic "working together"
- Make it easy (give them the exact questions to answer)
- Offer to draft it for them and let them edit
- Thank them without being obsequious
- Clear, simple CTA
Paste this into ChatGPT (chat.openai.com) or Claude (claude.ai) and hit enter.
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AgenciesConsultantsService businessesAnyone building a case study library
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