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84%
84% -- percentage of consumers preferring referral introductions for consumers (2026)
84% of surveyed consumers prefer to be introduced to businesses through someone they trust, such as a friend, colleague, or family member.
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84%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
2026
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1,000
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B
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75
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60
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20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
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triplesession.com
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triplesession.com
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Study of over 1,000 subjects, as cited by Bill Cates; original study details not provided
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